The third term of Modi's government has commenced. Major decisions were taken in the first cabinet meeting on Monday, with a keen public interest in the portfolios. By the evening, the distribution of ministries became clear, with Nitin Gadkari confirmed for Road Transport. In addition, Manohar Lal Khattar, Shivraj Singh Chouhan, and Chirag Paswan emerge as new faces proving their mettle.
Nitin Gadkari resumes as Minister of Road Transport
Nitin Gadkari has been re-appointed as the Minister for Road Transport. He is joined by two state ministers, Ajay Tamta and Harsh Malhotra.
Manohar Lal Khattar assumes Energy Ministry
Manohar Lal Khattar, the former Chief Minister of Haryana, takes on the Energy Ministry in addition to the Urban Development Ministry. Sripad Naik has been appointed as the state minister for these Departments.
Shivraj Singh Chouhan takes up Agriculture Ministry
Former Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh, Shivraj Singh Chouhan, has been entrusted with the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare, along with Panchayati Raj and Rural Development. Rajnath Singh, a long-standing MP from Lucknow, has been given the Defense Ministry once again.
Nirmala Sitharaman resumes as the Finance Minister
Nirmala Sitharaman will continue to handle the Finance Ministry. Jitan Ram Manjhi, the lone MP from Hindustan Awam Morcha and a senior member of the Modi cabinet at 79, is tasked with the Ministry of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises, with Shobha Karandlaje appointed as state minister.
CR Patil given the Charge of the Ministry of Jal Shakti
CR Patil is assigned the Jal Shakti Department, while Dharmendra Pradhan will oversee the Education Department. JD(S)'s Kumaraswamy has been appointed Minister of Heavy Industries and Steel.
Source: aajtak
JP Nadda reins the Health Ministry
Former BJP state president JP Nadda has been included in the cabinet. He retains the Health Ministry, a position he held during Modi's first tenure in 2014.
Hardeep Singh Puri continues with Petroleum Ministry
Hardeep Singh Puri will continue with his previous responsibilities in the Petroleum Ministry. Additionally, he has held the position of Minister of Civil Aviation and has served as the Minister for Urban Development in Modi’s previous government.
