Cabinet Expansion Sparks Controversy Within Political Party

At the root of this political storm is the cabinet expansion of October 27. Ground workers and senior party legislators allege that the new faces and handpicked leaders in the cabinet have sidelined stalwarts who held the party flag for decades. The ad-hoc camp argues that the reshuffle not only disregarded seniority, but also regional and social balance. As a result, there has been intense resentment among public representatives hoping for a larger share in power.