New Delhi: The Union Cabinet has postponed its meeting on Wednesday. At the same time, the cabinet committee meeting on economic affairs was also cancelled. According to sources, the meetings, scheduled to be held at 11 am due to the death of film superstar Dilip Kumar, have been postponed. Dilip Kumar passed away this morning at a hospital in Mumbai after a prolonged illness, who was 98 years old. Dilip Kumar, who was awarded several honours like Dadasaheb Phalke, Padma Bhushan and Padma Vibhushan, was also elected to the Rajya Sabha in 2000.
Union Cabinet Expansion Today:- The Union Cabinet is scheduled to expand at 6 pm today, which is expected to make several major changes. The meeting of the Union Cabinet was considered very important before the cabinet expansion. According to sources, the Cabinet may be the youngest Cabinet after the new change. Prime Minister Modi's ministers are said to have the lowest average age. At the same time, women will also be given a place in the new cabinet.
PM Modi condoles the loss of lives:- PM Narendra Modi today morning condoled the passing away of film actor Dilip Kumar and said his departure is a loss to our cultural world. "Dilip Kumar ji will be remembered as a legend of the film industry. He was a man of unique talent and therefore loved the audience of all generations. His demise is a loss to our cultural world. My thoughts are with his family, friends and innumerable loved ones."
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