JD(U) national president RCP Singh, a protege whom Kumar handpicked last year to head the party, said he was aware of a possible expansion of the Union cabinet. At present, JD(U) has no representation in the Union cabinet. JD(U) won 16 seats, while ally BJP won 17 seats. Kumar’s party, however, did not join the Union cabinet, apparently unhappy over being offered just a “token representation”. “If LJP gets representation in the Union cabinet, JD(U) might not join,” said a senior leader on the condition of anonymity.

Source: Hindustan Times June 12, 2021 18:11 UTC