Modi Cabinet: Continuity In Ranks, Ex-CMs Get Important Portfolios
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Cabinet in his historic third term will hold on to the known faces in the big four ministries—Amit Shah will retain the Home Ministry portfolio, Rajnath Singh Defence, Foreign Ministry will be with S Jaishankar and the Finance ministry with Nirmala Sitharaman.
Nitin Gadkari (Road Transport and Highways), Piyush Goyal (Commerce and Industry) and Ashwini Vaishnaw (Railways) will remain in-charge of their previous ministries.
The Civil Aviation Ministry has changed hands from Jyotiraditya Scindia to TDP's Ram Mohan Naidu, the youngest minister in the Cabinet. Scindia has been put in charge of the Telecom Ministry.
Two former Chief Ministers from the key BJP states of Haryana and Madhya Pradesh, who have been brought to the Centre, have been allocated significant responsibility. Manohar Lal Khattar will handle two key ministries—Power and Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Shivraj Singh Chouhan, the four-time Madhya Pradesh CM, will handle the key Ministry of Agriculture, and the related Farmers Welfare and Rural Development ministries.
South ally and Janata Dal Secular Chief HD Kumaraswamy has been put in charge of the Heavy Industries and Steel portfolios.
Key Bihar ally and LJP chief Chirag Paswan has been given charge of the Food Processing Department.
BJP Chief Inducted In Previous Ministry
JP Nadda, the health minister in PM Modi's first Cabinet, has been brought back with the same portfolio.
He has also been given additional charge of the Chemicals and Fertilisers department.
Modi Dials Former President, PMs
PM Modi called up former President Pratibha Patil, former Prime Ministers Manmohan Singh and Deve Gowda to solicit their blessings as he begins his third term.
NDA Ally Jayant Chaudhary Gets Role In Education, Skill Development
NDA ally and UP-based Rashtriya Lok Dal party Chief Jayant Chaudhary has been appointed as Minister of State (Independent Charge) of the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, and Minister of State in the Ministry of Education.
Modi 3.0 Portfolio: Full List Of Minister of State With Independent Charge
Minister of State (Independent Charge) of the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation; Ministry of Planning; and Minister of State in the Ministry of Culture: Rao Inderjit Singh.
Minister of State (Independent Charge) of the Ministry of Science and Technology; Ministry of Earth Sciences; Minister of State in the Prime Minister’s Office; Minister of State in the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions; Minister of State in the Department of Atomic Energy; and Minister of State in the Department of Space: Jitendra Singh.
Minister of State (Independent Charge) of the Ministry of Law and Justice; and Minister of State in the Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs: Arjun Ram Meghwal.
Minister of State (Independent Charge) of the Ministry of Ayush; and Minister of State in the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare: Jadhav Prataprao Ganpatrao.
Minister of State (Independent Charge) of the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship; and Minister of State in the Ministry of Education: Jayant Chaudhary.
PM Modi Retains These Departments
PM Narendra Modi will continue to lead the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions; Department of Atomic Energy and Department of Space.
Moreover, all important policy issues and all other portfolios not allocated to any minister will also be under the PM's control.
Modi 3.0 Cabinet: Check Full List
Minister of Defence: Rajnath Singh
Minister of Finance; and Minister of Corporate Affairs: Nirmala Sitharaman
Minister of Home Affairs; and Minister of Cooperation: Amit Shah
Minister of Road Transport and Highways: Nitin Jairam Gadkari
Minister of Health and Family Welfare; and Minister of Chemicals and Fertilizers: Jagat Prakash Nadda
Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare; and Minister of Rural Development: Shivraj Singh Chouhan
Minister of External Affairs: Subrahmanyam Jaishankar
Minister of Housing and Urban Affairs; and Minister of Power: Manohar Lal Khattar
Minister of Heavy Industries; and Minister of Steel: HD Kumaraswamy
Minister of Commerce and Industry: Piyush Goyal
Minister of Education: Dharmendra Pradhan
Minister of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises: Jitan Ram Manjhi
Minister of Panchayati Raj; and Minister of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying: Rajiv Ranjan Singh alias Lalan Singh
Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways: Sarbananda Sonowal
Minister of Social Justice and Empowerment: Virendra Kumar
Minister of Civil Aviation: Kinjarapu Rammohan Naidu
Minister of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution; and Minister of New and Renewable Energy: Pralhad Joshi
Minister of Tribal Affairs: Jual Oram
Minister of Textiles: Giriraj Singh
Minister of Railways; Minister of Information and Broadcasting; and Minister of Electronics and Information Technology: Ashwini Vaishnaw
Minister of Communications; and Minister of Development of North Eastern Region: Jyotiraditya M. Scindia
Minister of Environment, Forest and Climate Change: Bhupender Yadav
Minister of Culture; and Minister of Tourism: Gajendra Singh Shekhawat
Minister of Women and Child Development: Annpurna Devi
Minister of Parliamentary Affairs; and Minister of Minority Affairs: Kiren Rijiju
Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas: Hardeep Singh Puri
Minister of Labour and Employment; and Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports: Mansukh Mandaviya
Minister of Coal; and Minister of Mines: G. Kishan Reddy
Minister of Food Processing Industries: Chirag Paswan
Minister of Jal Shakti: C R Patil
Modi Cabinet Portfolio: Piyush Goyal Retains Commerce
Piyush Goyal has been retained as Commerce and Industry Minister. He made his electoral debut in this Lok Sabha election.
Modi Cabinet Portfolio: JP Nadda Gets Health Ministry
BJP President JP Nadda has been given the Health and Family Welfare portfolio.
(Source: NDTV)
Modi Cabinet Portfolio: Telecom Goes To Scindia
Jyotiraditya Scindia gets the telecom ministry. He was Civil Aviation Minister in the previous government.
(Source: NDTV)
Modi Cabinet Portfolio: HD Kumaraswamy Gets Industry and Steel, Kiren Rijiju Gets Parliamentary Affairs
JDS chief HD Kumaraswamy gets the portfolio of heavy industries and steel, while BJP's Kiren Rijiju will take charge of Parliamentary Affairs.
(Source: NDTV)
Modi Cabinet Portfolio: Dharmendra Pradhan Gets Education
Dharmendra Pradhan has been given charge of the Education Ministry.
(Source: NDTV)
Modi Cabinet Portfolio: Ram Mohan Naidu Gets Civil Aviation
TDP leader Ram Mohan Naidu has been appointed the new Minister of Civil Aviation.
(Source: NDTV)
Modi Cabinet Portfolio: Ashwini Vaishnaw Retains Railway, Gets I&B
Ashwini Vaishnaw has been given charge of the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting and Railways.
(Source: NDTV)
Modi Cabinet Portfolio: Nirmala Sitharaman Retains Finance Ministry
Nirmala Sitharaman has been retained as the Finance Minister in the third Modi government.
(Source: NDTV)
Modi Cabinet Portfolio: Shivraj Singh Chouhan Gets Agriculture
Former Madhya Pradesh CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan has been appointed the new Minister of Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare. He also gets the Panchayati Raj portfolio.
(Source: NDTV)
Modi Cabinet: Power, Housing Ministries Goes To Manohar Lal Khattar
Former Haryana CM Manohar Lal Khattar has been appointed the new Minister of Power, along with the Housing and Urban Affairs portfolio.
Shripad Naik has been named Minister of State in the power ministry.
(Source: NDTV)
Modi Cabinet Portfolio: External Affairs With S Jaishankar
Union Minister S Jaishankar has been retained as Minister of External Affairs. The bureaucrat-turned-politician served in the same portfolio in the second Modi government.
(Source: NDTV)
Modi Cabinet Portfolio: Amit Shah Retains Home Ministry
Union Minister Amit Shah has been retained as Minister of Home Affairs. He served in the same portfolio in the second Modi government.
(Source: NDTV)
Modi Cabinet Portfolio: Rajnath Sigh To Continue As Defence Minister
Union Minister Rajnath Singh has been allotted the Defence Ministry. He served in the same portfolio in the second Modi government.
(Source: NDTV)
Modi Cabinet Portfolio: Nitin Gadkari To Continue As Road Transport Minister
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari has been allotted the Road Transport and Highways portfolio. Ajay Tamta and Harsh Malhotra will be his deputies as Minister of State.
Gadkari was in charge of the ministry in the previous government as well.
Source: NDTV
What Is Cabinet Committee on Security
The Cabinet Committee on Security is a cabinet committee that discusses, debates and is the final decision-making body on senior appointments in the national security apparatus, defence policy and expenditure, and generally all matters of India's national security.
The CCS includes the Prime Minister, Defence Minister, Finance Minister, Home Minister and External Affairs Minister. The National Security Adviser, the Cabinet Secretary and the Defence Secretary have also been attendees of the CCS meetings.
Modi 3.0 Cabinet: New Target For Affordable Housing Under Awas Yojana
The Union Cabinet meeting on Monday has decided to provide assistance to 3 crore additional rural and urban households for the construction of houses under Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY), to meet the housing requirements arising out of the increase in the number of eligible families.
The centrally-sponsored scheme was introduced in 2015 to provide assistance to the eligible rural and urban households for construction of houses with basic amenities. Under PMAY, total total 4.21 crore houses have been completed for the eligible poor families under the housing schemes in the last 10 years.
Cabinet Briefing Possible At Short Notice
The media briefing on Monday's Union Cabinet meeting could be conducted at a short notice, NDTV reported.
Modi 3.0 Cabinet: First Visuals Out
Prime Minister Narendra Modi held the first meeting of his new Cabinet on Monday evening. The newly-inducted ministers arrived at the prime minister's 7, Lok Kalyan Marg, residence around 5:00 p.m. and attended the meeting, a day after taking oath. The meeting was held even as PM Modi is yet to announce the portfolios of the new ministers.
Cabinet Portfolio: Big Ones To Look Out For
The Constitution provides the Central government with wide-ranging executive powers in various domains of governance. The Union Cabinet has ministers leading various departments, with defined roles.
The ministries of Home Affairs, External Affairs, Defence and Finance, are the most important portfolios. They, along with the PM, constitute the Cabinet Committee on Security.
PM Modi is set to distribute cabinet portfolios to 30 ministers who took oath on Sunday.
Here are the top cabinet portfolios to look out for:
Defence Minister
Finance Minister
Home Minister
External Affairs Minister
Railway Minister
Agriculture Minister
Commerce and Industry Minister
Health Minister
Education Minister
Road Transport and Highways Minister
Civil Aviation Minister
Electronics and Information Technology Minister
Telecom Minister
Lok Sabha Speaker Post: A Hanging Question
As per the Constitution, the Speaker's position becomes empty right before the new Lok Sabha convenes for the initial session. A temporary Speaker designated by the President oversees the swearing-in of the new MPs. Later, a Lok Sabha Speaker is chosen through a basic majority vote.
While there is no specific criteria to be elected as a Lok Sabha Speaker, an understanding of the Constitution and parliamentary rules is an advantage. In the last two Lok Sabhas, in which the BJP enjoyed a majority, Sumitra Mahajan and Om Birla were the Speakers.
N Chandrababu Naidu and Nitish Kumar are political veterans and want the Speaker's post as an 'insurance'. Over the past couple of years, there have been multiple cases of mutiny within ruling parties that have led to splits and even toppled governments. In such cases, the anti-defection law comes into play, and this law gives a very powerful position to the Speaker of the House.
Multiple reports have claimed that both the TDP and JDU, which have emerged as kingmakers in this election, are looking at the key position.
(Source: NDTV)
PM Modi Responds To Pakistan Leader's Post
PM Narendra Modi responded to his Pakistan counterpart Shehbaz Sharif's felicitation on being sworn-in as PM.
"Thank you @cmshehbaz for your good wishes," Modi said on X.
The Pakistan leader was not invited in the swearing-in ceremony of Modi on Sunday, even as leaders of all other South Asian countries attented.
Modi 3.0 First Cabinet Meeting Underway
The first cabinet meeting of the third NDA government is underway with the portfolio of ministers to be revealed shortly, NDTV reported.
Sikkim Gets A New CM
Sikkim Krantikari Morcha chief Prem Singh Tamang (PS Golay) took oath as chief minister of Sikkim for the second consecutive term on Monday. The ruling party secured a resounding victory in the state, winning 31 out of 32 seats in the assembly elections held last month.
PM Modi congratulated Tamang in a post on X.
Prem Singh Tamang takes oath as Sikkim Chief Minister. (Source: ANI)
Prem Singh Tamang takes oath as Sikkim Chief Minister. (Source: ANI)
PM Modi's Message To PMO Staff
"Government means new energy of strength, dedication and resolve. For our team, there are no time constraints, no limits to thinking and no set standards for effort. I invite all those who are willing to dedicate themselves to realising the resolve of a developed India."
Make It People's PMO, Modi Tells Staff
In his first address to the officials of PMO, after assuming office of the Prime Minister for the third time, PM Modi said, "Ten years ago, there was an impression that PMO is the centre of power. This is not my intention nor my path. We tried to develop a catalytic agent in the PMO since 2014 that can infuse new energy. My wish is to make it the 'people's PMO', not 'Modi's PMO'."
Sikkim Chief Minister To Be Sworn In Shortly
Sikkim Krantikari Morcha convenor Prem Singh Tamang is set to take oath as the Chief Minister for a second consecutive term on Monday, at the Paljor stadium in Gangtok. Governor Lakshman Acharya will administer the oath of office. The swearing-in ceremony will commence at 4 p.m. and will likely be attended by around 30,000 people, said officials.
The SKM won 31 of the 32 assembly seats in the polls, which took place simultaneously with the Lok Sabha elections. Tamang won from both Rhenock and Soreng-Chakung constituencies that he contested.
(With inputs from PTI)
Modi To Attend Swearing In Ceremony Of Naidu
PM Modi is set to attend Union Minister N Chandrababu Naidu's swearing in ceremony as the Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh. The ceremony will take place on June 12 at 11:00 a.m.
He will later attend the swearing in of the new Chief Minister of Orissa on June 12 at 4:45 p.m.
Opposition Criticises Minimal Role Of Shinde, Pawar In Cabinet
Opposition leaders criticised Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar on Monday for their minimal representation in Prime Minister Narendra Modi's new Union ministry. Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackearay faction) spokesperson Sanjay Raut remarked that the "minuscule" inclusion of their parties in the cabinet demonstrated that "the BJP has shown them their place." Congress leader Vijay Wadettiwar warned that if the Ajit Pawar-led Nationalist Congress Party declines the MoS post, they should not expect any future cabinet positions. Baramati Lok Sabha member Supriya Sule expressed no surprise over the Ajit Pawar-led NCP's exclusion from the cabinet.
PM Modi Responds To Canada PM's Tweet
Prime Minister Modi thanked his Canadian counterpart Justin Trudeau for the latter's congratulatory tweet on his third term. He expressed an interest in working with Canada based on mutual understanding.
Ties between India and Canada have been stressed in the recent past. Tensions escalated after the Canadian Prime Minister's comment alleging India’s involvement in the killing of Khalistani separatist Hardeep Singh Nijjar.
Sonia, Rahul Gandhi Call On Bangladesh PM
Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi, and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra with Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina.
(Source: Official Congress Handle)
Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi, and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra with Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina.
(Source: Official Congress Handle)
Congress Parliamentary Party Chairperson Sonia Gandhi, MP Rahul Gandhi and General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra met the Prime Minister of Bangladesh Sheikh Hasina this afternoon in Delhi.
Jaishankar Meets Seychelles Vice President
Union Minister S Jaishankar met Seychelles Vice President Ahmed Afif in Delhi, ahead of Modi 3.0 portfolio allocations.
Kerala MP Denies Rumors Of Possible Resignation
BJP MP Suresh Gopi refuted rumors of his possible resignation from the Modi Government's Council of Ministers, labeling them as "grossly incorrect." He reaffirmed his commitment to Kerala's development and prosperity under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership.
Spotlight: Amit Shah
(Source: Amit Shah/X)
(Source: Amit Shah/X)
Amit Shah won the Gandhinagar Lok Sabha seat in Gujarat by defeating his nearest Congress rival Sonal Patel by a margin of more than 7.44 lakh votes. His electoral prowess extends beyond strategising, with over 180 public meetings and road shows held across the country after the announcement of the Lok Sabha poll schedule by the Election Commission.
Throughout his career, Shah has held various key positions, including national treasurer of the Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha in 1997 and multiple terms as an MLA from Gujarat. His tenure as Gujarat's home minister saw him managing an extensive portfolio of 12 crucial departments.
Shah made history by becoming the youngest president of the Bharatiya Janata Party at 49 in 2014, later assuming office as one of the youngest Union Home Ministers at 54 in 2019.
(With inputs from PTI)
Educational Qualifications Of The Modi 3.0 Cabinet
Among the 30 Union Cabinet ministers of the 18th Lok Sabha, six are lawyers, three hold MBA degrees, and 10 are postgraduates, showcasing a mix of educational qualifications within the cabinet.
Modi and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh are among master's degree holders. Others in the postgraduate group include Shivraj Singh Chouhan, Nirmala Sitharaman, S. Jaishankar, Dharmendra Pradhan, Dr Virendra Kumar, Mansukh Mandviya, Hardeep Singh Puri, Annapurna Devi, and Gajendra Singh Shekhawat. The six ministers with law degrees are Nitin Gadkari, JP Nadda, Piyush Goyal, Sarbananda Sonowal, Bhupender Yadav, and Kiren Rijiju.
Additionally, six ministers have undergraduate degrees—Manohar Lal, HD Kumaraswamy, Jitan Ram Manjhi, Rajiv Ranjan alias Lalan Singh, Pralhad Joshi, and Giriraj Singh.
(With inputs from PTI)
Jaishankar Meets State Heads Of Nepal, Mauritius, And Bhutan
Union Minister S Jaishankar met Nepal Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal, Mauritius Prime Minister Pravind Jugnauth, and Bhutan Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay in Delhi.
Key Demands From Congress For Modi 3.0
Jairam Ramesh, an Indian National Congress leader and a Member of Parliament, presented the following demands from the Modi 3.0 government for the upliftment of farmers in a post on social media platform X (formerly Twitter).
Sahi Daam: Legalize MSP as per the Swaminathan Commission’s formula.
Karz Mukti: Implement a farm loan waiver, with a Permanent Commission established for effective execution.
Beema Bhugtan ka Seedha Transfer: Guarantee insurance payments directly to bank accounts within 30 days of crop loss.
Uchit Aayat-Niryaat Neeti: Consult farmers to develop a new import-export policy.
GST-Mukt Kheti: Eliminate GST on essential farming inputs.
Pakistan PM Congratulates PM Modi
Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif congratulated PM Modi on being reelected as the Prime Minister of India, in a post on X (formerly Twitter).
PM Modi Meets World Leaders
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with various world leaders including Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina of Bangladesh, Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe of Sri Lanka, President Mohammed Muizzu of Maldives and Prime Minister Pravind Jugnauth of Mauritius among others on Monday.
Jaishankar Meets Sri Lanka President, Bangladesh PM
Union Minister S Jaishankar met Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe and Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina ahead of Modi 3.0 portfolio allocations.
Parliament Session Likely To Commence From June 18
The new Parliament session may begin on June 18, NDTV reported quoting sources. MPs are expected to be sworn in over the course of three days, with the election of the Lok Sabha Speaker likely to take place on June 20, sources told NDTV, adding that the President's address is anticipated to be held on June 21.
Modi 3.0 Versus Previous Cabinets
Jaishankar Meets President of Maldives
Meanwhile, S Jaishankar, who was formerly in charge of the Ministry of External Affairs under Modi 2.0, and has now been inducted into Modi 3.0, met Mohamed Muizzu, the President of Maldives.
Spotlight: Nirmala Sitharaman
BJP leader Nirmala Sitharaman takes oath as minister ceremony of the new Union government, at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi, Sunday, June 9, 2024. (PTI Photo/Atul Yadav)
BJP leader Nirmala Sitharaman takes oath as minister ceremony of the new Union government, at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi, Sunday, June 9, 2024. (PTI Photo/Atul Yadav)
Sitharaman, who has held the finance portfolio since 2019, has been a key figure in the government's economic strategy, particularly through the challenging periods of the COVID-19 pandemic and its aftermath.
She first entered the Union cabinet in 2014, later becoming the country's first full-time female Defence Minister in 2017. Her tenure as Defence Minister was marked by significant decisions, including the procurement of critical defense equipment and the Balakot Air Strike.
In 2019, Sitharaman was appointed as the Finance Minister. Her budgets have focused on infrastructure development, digital economy, and social welfare schemes, aiming to foster inclusive growth.
(With inputs from PTI)
PM Modi Signs First File After Taking Charge
PM Modi signs his first file after taking charge. (Source: NDTV)
PM Modi signs his first file after taking charge. (Source: NDTV)
PM Modi signed his first file authorising the release of the 17th installment of PM Kisan Nidhi after being sworn in as Prime Minister for the third time. This will benefits 9.3 crore farmers and distribute around Rs 20,000 crores, as per a press release.
"Ours is a Government fully committed to Kisan Kalyan. It is therefore fitting that the first file signed on taking charge is related to farmer welfare. We want to keep working even more for the farmers and the agriculture sector in the times to come," said PM Modi.
Spotlight: Nitin Gadkari
BJP MP Nitin Gadkari takes oath as minister during the swearing-in ceremony of new Union government, at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi, Sunday, June 9, 2024. (PTI Photo/Atul Yadav)
BJP MP Nitin Gadkari takes oath as minister during the swearing-in ceremony of new Union government, at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi, Sunday, June 9, 2024. (PTI Photo/Atul Yadav)
Nitin Gadkari, a 67-year-old leader from Nagpur, Maharashtra, has been the longest-serving Minister for Road Transport & Highways, holding the portfolio in the last two governments led by Narendra Modi.
Gadkari is credited with constructing over 90,000 km of national highways and 30,000 km of new roads in the last decade.
Having served as a member of the Maharashtra legislative council from the Nagpur Graduates' constituency from 1989 to 2014, Gadkari became a state minister in 1995, overseeing the Public Works Department.
Under his tenure, significant infrastructure projects like the Mumbai-Pune Expressway, 54 flyovers in Mumbai, and the Bandra-Worli Sea Link were conceived and executed.
(With inputs from PTI)
Nepal PM Arrives At Rashtrapati Bhavan
Prime Minister Narendra Modi with Prime Minister of Nepal Pushpa Kamal Dahal during a meeting after his swearing-in ceremony, in New Delhi, Sunday, June 9, 2024. (PTI Photo)
Prime Minister Narendra Modi with Prime Minister of Nepal Pushpa Kamal Dahal during a meeting after his swearing-in ceremony, in New Delhi, Sunday, June 9, 2024. (PTI Photo)
Nepal PM Pushpa Kamal Dahal arrives at Rashtrapati Bhavan in Delhi. He had arrived in India ahead of PM Modi's swearing in ceremony on Sunday.
Modi 3.0 First Cabinet Meet: Focus On Affordable Housing
The Modi 3.0 cabinet in their pilot meeting on Monday may allocate around two crore houses to the needy in a housing scheme, as per NDTV India sources.
Spotlight: Shivraj Singh Chouhan
Shivraj Singh Chouhan is sworn in as a member of the third National Democratic Alliance cabinet. (Source: Screengrab)
Shivraj Singh Chouhan is sworn in as a member of the third National Democratic Alliance cabinet. (Source: Screengrab)
Shivraj Singh Chouhan, former chief minister of Madhya Pradesh, was sworn in as a member of the National Democratic Alliance cabinet on Sunday. He had won Madhya Pradesh's Vidisha Lok Sabha seat for the sixth time by a record margin of 8.21 lakh votes.
Chouhan's elevation to Union Cabinet Minister marks his first such role in his over three-decade-long political career. He has been a four-time Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh. Chouhan campaigned extensively, leading the BJP to win all 29 seats in Madhya Pradesh, including the Congress stronghold of Chhindwara.
The New Players: 33 First-Timers In Modi 3.0 Cabinet
Thirty-three first-timers have found place in the third Modi government sworn in on Sunday and at least six of them hail from well-known political families.
Those joining Prime Minister Narendra Modi's council of ministers for the first time include three former chief ministers -- Shivraj Singh Chouhan (Madhya Pradesh), Manohar Lal Khattar (Haryana) and HD Kumaraswamy (Karnataka).
Seven first-time ministers in the Modi government belong to the allies: TDP's K Rammohan Naidu and Chandrasekhar Pemmasani; JDU's Lalan Singh and Ram Nath Thakur, RLD's Jayant Chaudhary, LJP's Chirag Paswan and HD Kumaraswamy of the JD(S).
New NDA Cabinet To Meet At 5 PM Today
The Modi 3.0 cabinet is set to meet for the first time at the PM's residence at 5 p.m. today, as per NDTV sources.
Want To Be Relieved Of Cabinet Berth: Kerala BJP MP To Malayalam Media
President Droupadi Murmu administers oath to BJP MP Suresh Gopi as minister, at the swearing-in ceremony of the new Union government at Rashtrapati Bhavan, in New Delhi, Sunday, June 9, 2024. (PTI Photo/Atul Yadav)
President Droupadi Murmu administers oath to BJP MP Suresh Gopi as minister, at the swearing-in ceremony of the new Union government at Rashtrapati Bhavan, in New Delhi, Sunday, June 9, 2024. (PTI Photo/Atul Yadav)
Actor-turned-politician Suresh Gopi, the only BJP MP from Kerala, expressed hours before the allocation of portfolios of the new Modi 3.0 government that he wishes to be relieved of his post as Minister of State.
“I want to work as an MP. My stand was that I didn’t want it (Cabinet berth). I had told (the party) that I was not interested in it. I think I will be relieved soon,” he said to Malayalam channels in Delhi. “The people of Thrissur know very well. I will perform very well as an MP. I want to act in films. Let the party decide.”
PM Modi To Take Charge Today
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to take charge today at 11:30 a.m., as per NDTV sources. The newly appointed cabinet will request the President to summon the Parliament and address both houses. Portfolios for the new ministers are expected to be announced shortly.
Naari Shakti: Seven Women In Modi 3.0 Vs 11 In 2019
In the latest reshuffle of Modi's Cabinet, seven women have been appointed. It is noteworthy that the last Cabinet had 11 women representatives.
Nirmala Sitharaman, a seasoned Rajya Sabha MP with prior roles in finance and defence, retains her cabinet position. Annpurna Devi, a two-time MP from Koderma, has been promoted from Minister of State for Education to a full cabinet minister. This cabinet also sees the notable exclusion of Smriti Irani, who held the Women and Children Ministry in the previous cabinet.
The other women sworn in as ministers yesterday are Anupriya Patel, Raksha Khadse, Savitri Thakur, Shobha Karandlaje and Nimuben Bambhaniya.
Modi Cabinet 3.0: Portfolio Allocation Likely Today
Ministeries are expected to be allocated to the newly sworn-in ministers of the third Modi government on Monday. The new Union Council of Ministers took oath of office and secrecy on Sunday.
Heavyweight portfolios like home, finance, defence and external affairs, along with education and culture are expected to be kept by the BJP. Allies can get anywhere between five to eight Cabinet berths.
While leaders like Amit Shah and Rajnath Singh are seen within the party as a certainty in the new Cabinet, former chief ministers who have won the Lok Sabha polls like Shivraj Singh Chouhan, Basavaraj Bommai, Manohar Lal Khattar and Sarbananda Sonowal are strong contenders for joining the government.
First Cabinet Meeting Of Modi 3.0 Likely Today
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to chair the first Cabinet meeting of his third term at the Centre on Monday, according to sources.
30 Cabinet Ministers Take Oath, Allies Get Five Seats
Thirty Cabinet ministers took oath with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday. Of these, five Cabinet berths went to allies—Janata Dal (Secular), Hindustani Awami Morcha, Janata Dal United, Telugu Desam Party and Lok Janashakti Party (Ram Vilas).
The Union Council of Ministers also has five Minister of State (Independent Charge) and 36 Deputy Ministers.
Narendra Modi
Rajnath Singh
Amit Shah
Nitin Gadkari
JP Nadda
Shivraj Singh Chouhan
Nirmala Sitharaman
S Jaishankar
Manohar Lal Khattar
HD Kumaraswamy
Piyush Goyal
Dharmendra Pradhan
Jitan Ram Manjhi
Rajiv Ranjan Singh alias Lallan Singh
Sarbananda Sonowal
Dr Virendra Kumar
Kinjarapu Ram Mohan Naidu
Pralhad Joshi
Jual Oram
Giriraj Singh
Ashwini Vaishnaw
Jyotiraditya Scindia
Bhupender Yadav
Gajendra Singh Shekhawat
Annapurna Devi
Kiren Rijiju
Hardeep Singh Puri
Mansukh Mandaviya
G Kishan Reddy
Chirag Paswan
CR Patil
Rao Inderjit Singh
Jitendra Singh
Arjun Ram Meghwal
Prataprao Ganpatrao Jadhav
Jayant Chaudhary
Jitin Prasada
Shripad Naik
Pankaj Chaudhary
Krishan Pal Gurjar
Ramdas Athawale
Ram Nath Thakur
Nityanand Rai
Anupriya Patel
V Somanna
Dr Chandra Sekhar Pemmasani
SP Singh Baghel
Kirtivardhan Singh
Shobha Karandlaje
Shantanu Thakur
Suresh Gopi
BL Verma
L Murugan
Ajay Tamta
Bandi Sanjay Kumar
Kamlesh Paswan
Bhagirath Chaudhary
Satish Chandra Dubey
Sanjay Seth
Ranveet Singh Bittu
Durga Das Uikey
Raksha Khadse
Sukanta Majumdar
Savitri Thakur
Tokhan Sahu
Raj Bhushan Choudhary
Bhupathi Raju Srinivasa Varma
Harsh Malhotra
Nimuben Bambhania
Murlidhar Mahol
George Kurian
Pabitra Margherita
Modi 3.0 Sworn In, 72 Ministers Inducted
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Union Council of Ministers was sworn in a gala ceremony at the Rashtrapati Bhavan on Sunday. Along with Modi, senior BJP leaders Rajnath Singh, Nitin Gadkari, and Amit Shah also took oath as cabinet ministers, while party president JP Nadda returned to the cabinet after five years.
The third Union Council of Ministers under Modi has 30 Cabinet ministers, five Ministers of State (Independent Charge) and 36 Ministers of State.
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