New Delhi: In an attempt to keep all its allies satisfied, Congress has devised a formula of ‘one minister, one ministry' for its alliance partners.Prominent UPA allies like DMK and Trinamool Congress are scrambling for cabinet berths. UPA will decide on formation of the next government at the centre when the allies meet at 10, Janpath here on Wednesday.
It is worth mentioning here that DMK is eyeing on at least seven cabinet berths. Mamta Banerjee's Trinamool Congress is not left far behind. According to the sources, Mamta is likely to put forward her demand for at least seven cabinet berths and four in rank of minister-of-state. The Railway ministry is likely to remain a bone of contention between the two prominent UPA allies.
UPA will stake claim to form government today after the meeting of its allies gets over.
