The rejig of the Modi Cabinet, first of the BJP-led NDA government’s second term, comes after a detailed review of performance of ministries by PM Modi himself and Home Minister Amit Shah, BJP president JP Nadda.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday made big changes in his Cabinet. As many as 43 new ministers were took oath of office at as simple event at the Rashtrapati Bhawan in Delhi. The major revamp, which include several new faces as well as elevation of many existing ministers, was the first since the 2019 when the BJP-led NDA won a massive majority. Among the top new entrants were Narayan Rane, Sarbananda Sonowal, Jyotiraditya Scindia, Pasupati Paras, while Harsh Vardhan, who helmed the post of Health Minister, Ramesh Pokhriyal, Babul Supriyo were among the ones who lost their place in in the Modi Cabinet. The Cabinet reshuffle has some months ahead of crucial Assembly elections in states like Uttar Pradesh and Punjab next year.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi has called a meeting of his news ministers on Thursday, 5 PM. As many as 15 Cabinet Ministers took oath on Wednesday. 22 leaders were sworn-in as Minister of State.
Nisith Pramanik takes oath to be part Modi Cabinet –Nisith Pramanik is a Lok Sabha MP for Cooch Behar in West Bengal, serving his 1st term as MP. He has also worked as an Assistant Teacher in a Primary School. He has a BCA degree. He is from Jalpaiguri, West Bengal
L Murugan takes oath to be part Modi Cabinet-L Murugan has practiced as a Lawyer in Madras High Court for 15 years before joining full-time public life. He was Vice Chairman of the National Commission of Scheduled Castes from 2017 to 2020. He holds a LLM and PhD in Law from Madras University. He is from Kongu Naadu, Tamil Nadu.
John Barla takes oath to be part Modi Cabinet-John Barla is a Lok Sabha MP for Alipurduars in West Bengal, serving his 1st term as MP. He has worked tirelessly for the rights of tea garden workers, primarily in North Bengal and Assam for 2 decades. Coming from a humble background, he had started of as a tea garden worker at the tender age of 14. He is from Jalpaiguri, West Bengal.
Munjapara Mahendrabhai takes oath to be part Modi Cabinet-Munjapara Mahendrabhai is a Lok Sabha MP for Surendranagar in Gujarat, serving his 1st term as MP. Prior to his political career, he had a 3 decades long distinguished career as a Cardiologist and Professor of Medicine in Gujarat. A social worker at heart, he offered medicines at Rs 2 and served as many as 8 lakh patients through various medical camps. He holds an MD in General Medicine and Therapeutics from Gujarat University. He is from Surendranagar, Gujarat.
Shantanu Thakur takes oath to be part Modi Cabinet-Shantanu Thakur is a Lok Sabha MP for Bongaon in West Bengal, serving his 1st term as MP. He is a senior leader of the Matua community. He holds a BA in English from Karnataka State Open University and Diploma in Hospitality Management. He is from Presidency, West Bengal.
Bishweswar Tudu takes oath to be part Modi Cabinet -Bishweswar Tudu is a Lok Sabha MP for Mayurbhanj in Odisha, serving his 1st term as MP. Tudu (56) hails from the Cuttack region of Odisha. Prior to his political career, he worked as a Senior Engineer in Water Resources Department in Odisha. He holds a Diploma in Electrical Engineering from Utkalmani Gopabandhu Institute of Engineering, Rourkela. He is Mayurbhanj, Odisha.
Bharati Pravin Pawar takes oath to be part Modi CabinetBharati Pravin Pawar is a Lok Sabha MP for Dindori in Maharashtra, serving her 1st term as MP. She served as Member of Nashik Zila Parishad and worked for eradicating malnutrition and providing clean drinking water. Before joining public life, she was a Medical Practitioner. She holds a MBBS degree in Surgery from NDMVPS Medical College, Nashik. He is from Khandesh, Maharashtra.
Rajkumar Ranjan Singh takes oath to be part Modi CabinetRajkumar Ranjan Singh is a Lok Sabha MP for Inner Manipur in Manipur, serving his 1st term as MP. Prior to his political career, he had a 4 decade long career as an geography Professor, ending as Director of College Development Council in Manipur University. He has a MA and PhD in Geography from Gauhati University. He is from Imphal, Manipur.
Dr. Bhagwat Kishanrao Karad takes oath to be part Modi CabinetDr Bhagwat Kishanrao Karad is a Rajya Sabha MP for Maharashtra, serving his 1st term as MP. In public life, he has served as Mayor of Aurangabad Municipal Corporation and Chairman of Marathwada Legal Development Corporation. A Doctor by profession, he runs Dr Karad Multi Specialty Hospital & Research Center in Aurangabad. He holds MBBS, MS (General Surgery), MCh (Pediatric Surgery), and FCPS (General Surgery) degrees from Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University and Mumbai University. Karad is from Marathwada, Maharashtra.
Subhas Sarkar takes oath to be part Modi CabinetSubhas Sarkar (67) is a Lok Sabha MP for Bankura in West Bengal, serving his 1st term as MP. He is a Gynaecologist and board member of AIIMS Kalyani. A social worker since youth, he has been in public life for around nearly 5 decades and was associated with Ramakrishna Mission. He holds an MBBS degree from Calcutta University and Certificate in Ultra Sonography, Infertlity and Laparoscopy. Sarkar is from Medinipur, West Bengal
Sushri Pratima Bhoumik takes oath to be part Modi CabinetSushri Pratima Bhoumik is a Lok Sabha MP for Tripura West in Tripura, serving her 1st term as MP. She comes from a humble background, practices farming. She holds a Graduate degree in Bio-Science from Women’s College, Tripura University Agartala. Bhoumik (52) is from Tripura.
Kapil Moreshwar Patil takes oath to be part Modi CabinetKapil Moreshwar Patil is a Lok Sabha MP for Bhiwandi in Maharashtra, serving his 2nd term as MP. A grassroot politician, he has served for 3 decades across various positions – from Sarpanch of Dive-Anjur Gram Panchayat to President of Thane Zila Parishad. He holds a BA degree from Mumbai University. Patil is from Konkan, Maharashtra
Bhagwanth Khuba takes oath to be part Modi CabinetBhagwanth Khuba is a Lok Sabha MP for Bidar in Karnataka, serving his 2nd term as MP. He hold a BTech degree in Mechanical Engineering from Sree Siddaganga Institute of Technology, Tumkur. Khuba (54) is from Bidar, Karnataka.
Devusinh Chauhan takes oath to be part Modi CabinetDevusinh Chauhan is a Lok Sabha MP for Kheda in Gujarat, serving his 2nd term as MP. He has been 2-times MLA in Gujarat Legislative Assembly. Prior to his full-time political career, he has served as an Engineer in All India Radio. He holds a Diploma in Electrical Engineering from Govt Polytechnic, Porbandar. Devusinh Kheda, Gujarat.
Ajay Kumar takes oath to be part Modi CabinetAjay Kumar is a Lok Sabha MP for Kheri in Uttar Pradesh, serving his 2nd term as MP. He has been a MLA in Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly and Member in Kheri Zila Parishad. He has served 3 decades in public life. He has a BSc LLB from Kanpur University. Ajay Kumar is from Awadh, Uttar Pradesh.
B L Verma takes oath to be part Modi CabinetB L Verma is a Rajya Sabha MP for Uttar Pradesh, serving his 1st term as MP. He has served over 35 years in public life. He has an MA from Sampurnanand Sanskrit University, Varanasi. Verma is from Rohilakhand, Uttar Pradesh.
Ajay Bhatt takes oath to be part Modi CabinetAjay Bhatt is a Lok Sabha MP for Nainital-Udhamsingh Nagar in Uttarakhand, serving his 1st term as MP. He was a 3-time MLA in Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand Legislative Assembly. He held portfolios like Parliamentary Affairs, Health, Disaster Excise as Cabinet Minister in Uttarakhand Government. He has served over 25 years in public life. Prior to public service, he practiced as a Lawyer in Ranikhet. He has an LLB from Kumaun University. Bhatt (60) is from Almora, Uttarakhand.
Kaushal Kishore takes oath to be part Modi CabinetKaushal Kishore is a Lok Sabha MP for Mohanlalganj in Uttar Pradesh, serving his 2nd term as MP. He has served as MLA in Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly. He been Minister of State in Uttar Pradesh Government. He has served over 3 decades in public life. He has a BSc from Kalicharan Inter College. Kishore (61) is from Awadh, Uttar Pradesh.
A Narayanaswamy takes oath to be part Modi CabinetA Narayanaswamy is a Lok Sabha MP for Chitradurg in Karnataka, serving his 1st term as MP. He has also been elected as 4-times MLA in Karnataka Legislative Assembly. He has also been Cabinet Minister in Karnataka Government. He has served over 3 decades in public life. He has an BA from Government Arts College, Bengaluru. Narayanaswamy (64) is from Chitradurg, Karnataka.
Annpurna Devi takes oath to be part Modi CabinetAnnpurna Devi is a Lok Sabha MP for Kodarma in Jharkhand, serving her 1st term as MP. She has also been a 4-time MLA from Jharkhand and Bihar. She has served as Cabinet Minister in Government of Jharkhand, holding portfolios like Irrigation, Women & Child Welfare, Registration. She also served as Minister of State for Mines and Geology in the Government of Bihar, at the young age of 30. She has a MA in History from Ranchi University. She is from North Chhotanagpur, Jharkhand.
Meenakashi Lekhi takes oath to be part Modi CabinetMeenakashi Lekhi is a Lok Sabha MP for New Delhi, serving her second term as MP. Lekhi has also been a Member of New Delhi Municipal Corporation (NDMC). Lekhi (54) is a Supreme Court Lawyer and Social Worker and has studied LLB from Delhi University.
Darshana Vikram Jardosh takes oath to be part Modi CabinetDarshana Vikram Jardosh is a Lok Sabha MP for Surat in Gujarat, serving her 3rd term as MP. She has also been Corporator of Surat Municipal Corporation and Member of Gujarat Social Welfare Board. She has served for 4 decades in public life. She is Director of ‘Sanskruti’, an art and cultural organization. She has studied BCom from K P Commerce College, Surat. She is Surat, Gujarat
Bhanu Pratap Singh Verma takes oath to be part Modi CabinetBhanu Pratap Singh Verma is a Lok Sabha MP for Jalaun in Uttar Pradesh, serving his 5th term as MP. He was also an MLA in Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly. He has served over 3 decades in public life, having started his political career in 1980s. He as an MA LLB from Bundelkhand University. Verma (63) is from Bundelkhand, Uttar Pradesh.
Sushri Shobha Karandlaje takes oath to be part Modi CabinetSushri Shobha Karandlaje is a Lok Sabha MP for Udupi Chikmagalur in Karnataka, serving her 2nd term as MP. She has also been 1-time MLA and 1-time MLC in Karnataka. She has served as Cabinet Minister in Government of Karnataka, holding a range of portfolios across Food and Civil Supplies, Power, Rural Development and Panchayati Raj System. She has been in public life for 3 decades, since her student days. She has a MA in Sociology from Mangalore University. Karandlaje, 54, is from Dakshin Kannada, Karnataka.
Rajeev Chandrasekhar takes oath to be part Modi CabinetRajeev Chandrasekhar is a Rajya Sabha MP for Karnataka, serving his 3rd term as MP. He has served on various Parliamentary Standing Committees. He has enjoyed a long career as a successful Entrepreneur across multiple industries. He has a MTech in Computer Science from Illinois Institute of Technology, along with Advanced Management Program from Harvard University. Chandrasekhar (57) is from Bengaluru, Karnataka.
Dr. Satya Pal Singh Baghel takes oath to be part Modi CabinetDr. Satya Pal Singh Baghel is a Lok Sabha MP for Agra in Uttar Pradesh, serving his 5th term as MP. He has served as a Cabinet Minister for Animal Husbandry, Fisheries and Minor Irrigation in Uttar Pradesh Government. He has also been a MLA in Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly. He has a PhD in Military Science from Chaudhary Charan Singh University, Meerut and LLB from the same. Baghel, 61, also holds a degree in MA and MSc. Baghel is from Agra, Uttar Pradesh
Anupriya Singh Patel takes oath to be part Modi CabinetAnupriya Singh Patel is a Lok Sabha MP for Mirzapur in Uttar Pradesh, serving her 2nd term as MP. She has served as Union Minister of State for Health under PM Narendra Modi. Anupriya, Mirzapur, Uttar Pradesh has also served as an MLA in Uttar Pradesh. Prior to beginning her political career, she worked as a Professor at Amity University, and has a MBA from Chhatrapati Shahuji Maharaj University, Kanpur.
Pankaj Choudhary takes oath to be part Modi Cabinet
Pankaj Choudhary is a Lok Sabha MP for Maharajganj in Uttar Pradesh, serving his 6 th term as MP. He has held the post of Deputy Mayor of Gorakhpur in the past. He has served in public life for over 3 decades. Choudhary, 56, is a Graduate from Gorakhpur University. He is from Purvanchal, Uttar Pradesh
Anurag Singh Thakur is a member of the Lower House of Parliament from Hamirpur in Himachal Pradesh, and also serves as a Minister of State for Finance and Corporate Affairs.
G. Kishan Reddy takes oath to be part Modi Cabinet. He is currently serves as Minister of State for Home Affairs
Parshottam Khodabhai Rupala is known to be close to Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Rupala is Union Minister of State for Panchayati Raj, Agriculture and Farmers Welfare. He was a member of Rajya Sabha, representing the Indian state of Gujarat and a leader of Bharatiya Janata Party
Mansukh Mandaviya takes oath to be part Modi CabinetMansukh Mandaviya is the Union Minister of State for Ports, Shipping and Waterways and Union Minister of State for Chemical and Fertilizers. He is also a Rajya Sabha member from Gujarat.
Hardeep Singh Puri takes oath to be part Modi CabinetPuri is former diplomat is the current Civil Aviation Minister and Minister of Housing and Urban Affairs.
RK Singh takes oath to be part Modi CabinetRaj Kumar Singh takes oath to be part Modi Cabinet
Kiren Rijiju takes oath to be part Modi CabinetKiren Rijiju takes oath to be part Modi Cabinet. He has been handling the Sports Ministry.
Bhupender Yadav takes oath to be part Modi CabinetBhupender Yadav is a Rajya Sabha MP for Rajasthan, serving his 2nd term. He is known for his leadership across many Parliamentary Committees. Prior to beginning his political career, he was an Advocate in the Supreme Court and also served as government Counsel for important Commissions. He has been in public life for over 2 decades. He has an LLB from Government College, Ajmer. He is from Ajmer, Rajasthan.
Pashu Pati Kumar Paras takes oath to be part Modi CabinetPashu Pati Kumar Paras is the Lok Sabha MP for Hajipur in Bihar. He has been a 7-time MLA and 1-time MLC in Bihar, making him one of India’s senior-most State legislators. He has also served as Minister in the Bihar Government. He has served over 45 years in public life. He has a BEd from Bhagalpur University. Paras (68) is from Munger, Bihar.
Ashwini Vaishnaw takes oath to be part Modi CabinetAshwini Vaishnaw is a Rajya Sabha MP for Odisha. A former IAS Officer of the 1994 batch, he handled important responsibilities over 15 years and was particularly known for his contribution to the PPP framework in Infrastructure. Post that, Vaishnaw has held leadership roles across major global companies such as General Electric and Siemens. Vaishnaw (50) has a MBA from Wharton School, Pennysylvania University and MTech from IIT Kanpur. He is from Odisha.
Ramchandra Prasad Singh takes oath to be part Modi CabinetRamchandra Prasad Singh is a Rajya Sabha MP for Bihar serving his 2nd term as MP. He is a retired IAS officer of the 1984 batch, having served over 25 years across various capacities and domains. Singh, 64, An alumnus of Jawaharlal Nehru University, he holds an MA in International Relations. He is from Nalanda.
Jyotiraditya M Scindia takes oath to be part Modi CabinetJyotiraditya M Scindia is a Rajya Sabha MP from Madhya Pradesh, serving his 5 th term as MP. He has been Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Power and Union Minister of State for Commerce & Communications in earlier Governments. Coming from an illustrious royal lineage, he has been in public life for over 2 decades. He has also previously held the responsibility as President of Madhya Pradesh Cricket Association. He has an MBA from Stanford University and BA from Harvard University
Dr. Virendra Kumar takes oath to be part Modi CabinetDr. Virendra Kumar takes oath to be part Modi Cabinet.
Sarbananda Sonowal takes oath to be part of Modi CabinetAssam’s Sarbananda Sonowal takes oath to be part of Modi Cabinet
Narayan Tatu Rane takes oath to be part of Modi CabinetNarayan Tatu Rane takes oath to be part of Modi Cabinet
