Shillong, Sept 30: Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma said his government had prioritized the issue of women representation in the cabinet in the first half of the term and had to consider regional aspirations in the second half.

Speaking to media persons today, Sangma explained that the cabinet formation process involves balancing different factors, including regional representation and women empowerment.

“Obviously, if I have 20 posts of cabinet ministers then yes, I am free and able to accommodate all those aspects but there are limitations. We had to balance out different aspirations, which are equally important. Women representation was important for us, and that is why in the first half of the cabinet, we ensured that we gave the representation there," he said.

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