Ahead of Cabinet Reshuffle, PMO Holds High-Intensity Review of Ministers’ Output

PMO’s Extended ‘Marathon Meetings’ Signal Major Cabinet Rejig, Course Correction

PMO Seeks Internal Criticism in Pre-Reshuffle Assessment of Ministers

A series of extended, high-intensity meetings at the Prime Minister’s Office in recent days has fuelled speculation of an imminent cabinet reshuffle, with sources describing the sessions as “marathon huddles” aimed at a broader governance reset.

Officials familiar with the deliberations said the meetings have moved beyond routine reviews to include detailed assessments of ministerial performance, policy execution, and political messaging. Significantly, internal criticism is being actively solicited and factored in, indicating an attempt at course correction rather than cosmetic changes.

The discussions reportedly involve senior bureaucrats, key political aides, and select ministers. The focus is on delivery in flagship sectors including infrastructure, employment, and welfare schemes, alongside tightening inter-ministerial coordination ahead of a politically sensitive period.

The scale and intensity of the exercise suggest the PMO is recalibrating priorities and preparing the ground for the next phase of governance.