Prime Minister Narendra Modi will chair a meeting of the Union Council of Ministers on Wednesday, in which they will discuss the Covid-19 situation and may also review the functioning of few ministries, sources said on Tuesday. The meeting will be held virtually on Wednesday evening, the sources added.

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The meeting is being held a week after Prime Minister Modi held meetings with ministers of both Cabinet and Minister of State rank in different groups to review the performance of respective ministries. These meetings were held at the Prime Minister’s official residence, and BJP President JP Nadda was present in most of these meetings.
Political observers and BJP insiders feel the council of ministers meeting assumes significance as it is being held when political circles are abuzz with speculation of a cabinet expansion and reshuffle.