Asked about the composition of his council of ministers, Omar told reporters: "All modalities, including the sharing of portfolios, have been worked out (with coalition partner in the state government the Congress)."

"It is for the Congress to communicate the names of the ministers who would be joining my council of ministers."

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Asked about his statement that no tainted persons would be part of his council of ministers, Omar said, "As the head of the Congress-NC alliance I have communicated all my priorities to the Congress leadership."

Omar, 38, is to be sworn in along with two other leaders of his party and three others nominated by the Congress in Jammu Monday.

The National Conference emerged the largest party in the Jammu and Kashmir assembly elections with 28 seats in the 87-member house. The Congress, with 17 seats, is supporting it in forming the government.

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