Narendra Modi Oath Ceremony LIVE: Key Figures to Take Oath as Ministers
The swearing-in ceremony of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his new Council of Ministers is currently underway at the Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi. Several prominent figures are expected to take the oath of office as Union Ministers.
Key Expected Ministers:
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Rajnath Singh:
Former Home Minister. Expected to retain his portfolio or be given a senior Cabinet position. *
Nitin Gadkari:
Former Road Transport and Highways Minister. Likely to be appointed to a key infrastructure-related ministry. *
Piyush Goyal:
Former Commerce and Industry Minister. May be given a new Cabinet-level position. *
Jyotiraditya Scindia:
Former Congress leader who joined the BJP. Likely to be sworn in as a Cabinet Minister. *
Hardeep Singh Puri:
Former Minister of State for Housing and Urban Affairs. May be elevated to Cabinet rank. *
Smriti Irani:
Former Minister of Women and Child Development. Expected to retain her portfolio or receive a new one. *
Mansukh Mandaviya:
Former Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare. May be promoted to Cabinet rank. *
Nirmala Sitharaman:
Former Defense Minister. Likely to be appointed to a key economic ministry. *
Amit Shah:
Former Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) President. Expected to be appointed as Home Minister.
Other Expected Ministers:
* S Jaishankar (External Affairs) * Dharmendra Pradhan (Petroleum and Natural Gas) * Narendra Singh Tomar (Agriculture) * Anurag Thakur (Information and Broadcasting) * Ashwini Vaishnaw (Railway and Telecom) * G Kishan Reddy (Tourism and Culture) * Anurag Singh Thakur (Sports) The oath-taking ceremony is being attended by President Ram Nath Kovind, Vice President Venkaiah Naidu, outgoing Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, and other dignitaries. The new ministers will take the oath of office in the order of their seniority. The formation of Modi’s new government is closely watched as it will shape India’s political and economic trajectory for the next five years.
Modi’s Cabinet Expansion: Key Details Revealed
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to expand his cabinet on Wednesday, with several prominent leaders expected to take the oath of office. Here are the latest updates: *
Key Ministers in Contention:
Senior leaders Rajnath Singh, Nitin Gadkari, Piyush Goyal, and Jyotiraditya Scindia are among those likely to be sworn in as ministers. *
Induction of New Faces:
The expansion is expected to see the inclusion of new faces, especially from the recently merged parties into the BJP. *
Portfolio Reshuffle:
Current ministers may see their portfolios reshuffled or expanded under the new cabinet. *
Increased Representation:
The expansion aims to increase representation from various regions and communities within the government. *
Focus on Key Sectors:
The new ministers are expected to focus on key sectors such as finance, infrastructure, and agriculture. The ceremony will take place at the Rashtrapati Bhavan, with President Ram Nath Kovind administering the oath of office. It is anticipated that the expanded cabinet will provide renewed impetus to the government’s agenda and address pressing issues facing the nation. Sources close to the Prime Minister’s Office have indicated that the final list of ministers may be subject to last-minute changes. The full details and portfolios will be announced officially during the ceremony.
