Summary :The 2024 Modi Cabinet, comprising 30 Cabinet Ministers, five ministers of state with independent charge, and 36 ministers of state, has been unveiled. Despite a reduced BJP seat count, the cabinet represents a mix of seasoned leaders and new faces, signaling continuity and innovation. The diverse list includes prominent figures like Rajnath Singh, Nitin Gadkari, and Nirmala Sitharaman, each assigned specific portfolios crucial for governance.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Cabinet for 2024 has been announced, marking the beginning of his third consecutive term. Despite a reduced seat count for the BJP, which fell to 240 from 303, the coalition government comprises 30 Cabinet Ministers, five ministers of state with independent charge, and 36 ministers of state.
The swearing-in ceremony, held at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on Sunday, witnessed BJP leader Rajnath Singh extending greetings to other leaders as they assumed their respective roles within the government.
Modi, 73, now equals the achievement of Jawaharlal Nehru, India’s first prime minister, by winning elections in 1952, 1957, and 1962.
Prior to the inauguration, Prime Minister Modi hosted a customary high tea for members of Parliament who were to be inducted into the Cabinet and Council of Ministers. This gathering took place at his residence at 7 Lok Kalyan Marg in the national capital.
The diverse list of Cabinet Ministers includes prominent names such as Rajnath Singh, Nitin Gadkari, and Nirmala Sitharaman, among others, each assigned specific portfolios crucial for governance and administration.
This cabinet, termed Modi 3.0, represents a mix of experienced leaders and fresh faces, symbolizing the government’s commitment to continuity and innovation. As the nation anticipates the policies and programs to be initiated under this new leadership, the composition of the cabinet reflects the priorities and aspirations of the Indian electorate.