Meanwhile, officials in Rail Bhavan are truly worried at Mukul Roy’s impending departure. Not because the minister was particularly noted for the job he did. Their fear is that Prime Minister Manmohan Singh may take over the portfolio temporarily — just as he did with the coal ministry during the UPA’s first stint. And given the scandal that has broken out over coal, the prime minister should not risk taking additional charge, they think.

><table width='100%' border=0 cellspacing=0><tr><td style='FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 18px; FONT-WEIGHT: bold; COLOR: #0253B7;'>The 'PM effect'</td></tr><tr><tr><td style='FONT-FAMILY: Arial; FONT-SIZE: 11px; FONT-WEIGHT: bold;'>Officials in Rail Bhavan are truly worried at Mukul Roy

The 'PM effect'

Officials in Rail Bhavan are truly worried at Mukul Roys impending departure

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