Jammu, Oct. 25 -- Even as the Omar Abdullah-led National Conference government has fixed October 27 for its much-awaited cabinet expansion and reshuffle, coalition partner Congress has said it has no information about the exercise.

All India Congress Committee (AICC) General Secretary Dr Syed Naseer Hussain told a news agency that the party was unaware of the date or timing of the proposed reshuffle. He further clarified that there has been no discussion so far on Congress joining the government in Jammu and Kashmir.

"There is no discussion over the matter as of now," Dr Naseer said. When asked specifically about the expansion of the council of ministers, he replied, "That we don't know."

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