The Narendra Modi-led Union Cabinet ministers have begun assuming their roles for the respective ministries following the first Cabinet meeting of the Modi 3.0 government. Notable appointments include former bureaucrat Ashwini Vaishnaw taking on the roles of I&B and Railways Minister, and S Jaishankar, a former diplomat, assuming the role of External Affairs Minister for the second consecutive term.
The new Cabinet reflects a blend of continuity and change, with some senior leaders retaining their previous portfolios from the BJP-led NDA government. The Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) maintains its existing lineup, with key figures like Rajnath Singh, Amit Shah, Nirmala Sitharaman, and S Jaishankar retaining their roles in Defence, Home, Finance, and External Affairs, respectively.
Nitin Gadkari continues as the Minister of Road Transport and Highways, while the prime minister himself will oversee crucial ministries like Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, Atomic Energy, and Space, among others.
New appointments include former Madhya Pradesh chief minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan taking on responsibilities in agriculture and rural development, and BJP president JP Nadda returning to the health ministry.
In total, 71 ministers have officially joined the Modi 3.0 cabinet, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his cabinet members assuming their oaths during a significant swearing-in ceremony. Stay tuned for more updates as the new government settles into its roles and responsibilities.
