Prime Minister Narendra Modi has unveiled his new cabinet for his third term, maintaining stability in the key ministries. The announcement, made during a live event, revealed that there are no changes in the top four ministries.
Key Ministers:
- Amit Shah continues as the Minister of Home Affairs.
- Rajnath Singh retains the Defence Ministry.
- Nitin Gadkari remains the Minister of Road Transport and Highways.
These key leaders have been instrumental in Modi’s previous terms and continue to hold significant roles in Modi 3.0. The cabinet now includes the Prime Minister, 30 Cabinet Ministers, five Ministers of State with Independent charge, and 36 Ministers of State.
New Appointments:
- Shivraj Singh Chouhan, the former Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh, is the new Union Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Minister, taking over from Arjun Munda. This ministry is crucial given the ongoing tensions with farmers following the 2020 protests over farm laws.
Allies and New Ministers:
- HD Kumaraswamy of the Janata Dal (Secular) was the first leader from a BJP ally to take the oath.
- Lalan Singh from the Janata Dal (United), a close aide of Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, also took the oath.
- Ajay Tamta and Harsh Malhotra have been appointed as Ministers of State in the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways.
Challenges Ahead: The new cabinet faces significant challenges, particularly in addressing the discontent among farmers that affected BJP’s performance in states like Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, and Haryana. In Uttar Pradesh, the BJP’s seat count dropped to 29 from 62 in 2019 and 71 in 2014.
Looking Forward: As Modi 3.0 begins its journey, the focus will be on tackling the issues raised by the farmers and ensuring effective governance. The unchanged leadership in key ministries indicates a desire for continuity and stability in handling national security, defense, and infrastructure development.
Stay tuned for more updates and detailed analysis on the Modi 3.0 government and its impact on India’s political landscape.
