New Delhi: Prime Minister designate Manmohan Singh today (May 20, 2004) met Congress president Sonia Gandhi for discussions on his Cabinet that will include members of allied parties.

Earlier in the morning, Singh had stated that he has asked Sonia Gandhi for a day or two for constituting the Council of Ministers for a possible oath taking on Saturday (May 22, 2004).

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Major allies like Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK), Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) and Lok Janshakti Party (LJSP) have already decided to join the Congress-led coalition Government.