Sonia re-elected as UPA chairperson

New Delhi: All UPA allies have agreed to work as per the guidelines of ‘Common Minimum Programme' when they met at Sonia Gandhi's residence at 10, Janpath on Wednesday. Manmohan Singh will now stake claim for forming the next government before the President.

All UPA allies met to discuss the formation of the next government here. Partners of United Progressive Alliance unanimously agreed on Sonia Gandhi's name as their chairperson. UPA formally stamped Manmohan Singh for the post of prime minister.

Talking to the reporters, Trinamool Congress Chief Mamta Banerjee said, ‘UPA allies have agreed to work on Common Minimum Programme which will provide a platform for all problems to be discussed'.

According to the sources, UPA decided to work for rural development as its prime target.

If sources are to be believed, UPA will focus on youth while allotting the portfolios as well. More fresh faces are likely to be seen in the new council of members in second successive tenure of UPA government.

Details on allotment of cabinet berths are awaited.