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The Cabinet Committee on Political Affairs of the Central Government of India deals with problems related to Centre-State relations, considers economic and political issues that require a broader perspective, and handles foreign affairs that do not have internal or external security implications. [1] [2] It is also known as 'super cabinet,' as it consists of most of the most important Cabinet ministers.[ citation needed ]
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The Prime Minister of India can select and dismiss members of Cabinet Committees as he sees fit. As of June 2019, the committee consists of the following members: [4]
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