Narendra Modi Takes Oath for Third Term with 30 Cabinet Ministers
Prime Minister Narendra Modi was sworn in today for a record third term, equalling the achievement of Jawaharlal Nehru, India’s first Prime Minister. The oath-taking ceremony, held at Rashtrapati Bhavan, was attended by thousands, including dignitaries and leaders from South Asia. Modi, dressed in a white kurta and blue waistcoat, was followed by his top BJP aides Rajnath Singh, Amit Shah, and Nitin Gadkari in taking the oath.
The event was significant not only for its scale but also for the presence of prominent leaders from Bangladesh, the Maldives, and Sri Lanka. However, notable absences included top leaders from China and Pakistan.
The new government comprises 30 Cabinet Ministers, 5 Ministers of State with Independent Charge, and 36 Ministers of State. This diverse team is expected to spearhead the country’s progress over the next five years.
Cabinet Ministers
1. Rajnath Singh Rajnath Singh, a senior BJP leader, took the oath immediately after PM Modi. Known for his experience and leadership, Singh continues to play a pivotal role in the government’s functioning.
2. Amit Shah, another key aide of Modi and the Home Minister in the previous term, took the oath next. His strategic prowess is anticipated to be crucial in the upcoming term.
3. Following Amit Shah, Nitin Gadkari took the oath. Gadkari’s contributions to infrastructure development have been significant, and he is expected to continue driving these efforts.
4. JP Nadda, the BJP President, was also sworn in. Nadda’s leadership within the party has been instrumental, and his inclusion in the cabinet underscores his importance.
5. Shivraj Singh Chouhan Madhya Pradesh’s former Chief Minister, Shivraj Singh Chouhan, took the oath as a Cabinet Minister. His administrative experience is seen as a valuable asset.
6. Nirmala Sitharaman, who served as Finance Minister previously, was sworn in. Her role in managing the economy during challenging times has been noteworthy.
7. S Jaishankar The seasoned diplomat S Jaishankar, who served as External Affairs Minister, took the oath. His expertise in foreign policy is crucial for India’s international relations.
8. Manohar Lal Khattar Haryana’s Chief Minister, Manohar Lal Khattar, was also sworn in. His governance experience is expected to contribute to the new government’s objectives.
9. HD Kumaraswamy From the Janata Dal (Secular), HD Kumaraswamy took the oath, marking a significant inclusion from the BJP’s allies in the National Democratic Alliance (NDA).
10. Piyush Goyal, known for his work in the railways and commerce sectors, took the oath as a Cabinet Minister.
11. Dharmendra Pradhan, who has held important portfolios like Petroleum and Natural Gas, was sworn in as a Cabinet Minister.
12. Jitan Ram Manjhi From the Hindustani Awam Morcha (Secular), Jitan Ram Manjhi took the oath, representing Bihar’s political spectrum.
13. Rajiv Ranjan Singh alias Lalan Singh Janata Dal (United) leader Lalan Singh, a close aide of Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, was sworn in.
14. Sarbananda Sonowal Sarbananda Sonowal, a leader from Assam, took the oath. His role is crucial in representing the northeastern states.
15. Dr. Virendra Kumar, a prominent Scheduled Castes face of the BJP and eight-time MP, was inducted into the cabinet.
16. Kinjarapu Ram Mohan Naidu Representing Andhra Pradesh, Kinjarapu Ram Mohan Naidu took the oath, highlighting regional representation.
17. Pralhad Joshi, known for his parliamentary skills, was sworn in as a Cabinet Minister.
18. Jual Oram, representing the tribal communities, took the oath. His experience is vital for the government’s inclusive policies.
19. Giriraj Singh, known for his outspoken views and work in rural development, took the oath as a Cabinet Minister.
20. Ashwini Vaishnaw, an ex-bureaucrat and former Minister of Railways, was sworn in.
21. Jyotiraditya Scindia, who joined BJP from Congress, took the oath, marking his second stint in the Union cabinet.
22. Bhupender Yadav, a senior leader and strategist, took the oath as a Cabinet Minister.
23. Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, known for his work in water resources, was sworn in.
24. Annapurna Devi, representing Jharkhand, took the oath, underscoring regional and gender representation.
25. Kiren Rijiju, a prominent face from the Northeast, took the oath. His work in youth affairs and sports has been significant.
26. Hardeep Singh Puri, the former diplomat and Minister of Civil Aviation, was sworn in.
27. Mansukh Mandaviya, who held the Health portfolio during the pandemic, took the oath as a Cabinet Minister.
28. G Kishan Reddy, representing Telangana, took the oath. His role is crucial for regional representation.
29. Chirag Paswan, from the Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas), was inducted, marking a significant political comeback.
30. CR Patil, known for his organizational skills within the BJP, took the oath as a Cabinet Minister.
Ministers of State with Independent Charge
1. Rao Inderjit Singh Rao Inderjit Singh, with his extensive political experience, took the oath as a Minister of State with Independent Charge.
2. Jitendra Singh Jitendra Singh, known for his work in the northeastern region and public grievances, was sworn in.
3. Arjun Ram Meghwal Arjun Ram Meghwal, representing Rajasthan, took the oath as a Minister of State with Independent Charge.
4. Prataprao Ganpatrao Jadhav Prataprao Ganpatrao Jadhav, with his roots in Maharashtra, was sworn in.
5. Jayant Chaudhary Jayant Chaudhary, a significant face from Uttar Pradesh, took the oath as a Minister of State with Independent Charge.
Ministers of State
1. Jitin Prasada, representing Uttar Pradesh, took the oath as a Minister of State.
2. Shripad Naik, from Goa, known for his work in Ayush and tourism, was sworn in.
3. Pankaj Chaudhary, also from Uttar Pradesh, took the oath.
4. Krishan Pal Gurjar, from Haryana, was sworn in as a Minister of State.
5. Ramdas Athawale, representing the Republican Party of India (Athawale), took the oath.
6. Ram Nath Thakur, from Bihar, was sworn in.
7. Nityanand Rai, another key leader from Bihar, took the oath.
8. Anupriya Patel, from Apna Dal (Sonelal) in Uttar Pradesh, was sworn in.
9. V Somanna, representing Karnataka, took the oath.
10. Dr. Chandra Sekhar Pemmasani, representing Andhra Pradesh, took the oath.
11. SP Singh Baghel, from Uttar Pradesh, was sworn in.
12. Shobha Karandlaje from Karnataka, took the oath.
13. Kirti Vardhan Singh another representative from Uttar Pradesh, was sworn in.
14. BL Verma also from Uttar Pradesh, took the oath.
15. Shantanu Thakur, representing West Bengal, took the oath.
16. Suresh Gopi, from Kerala, known for his acting career and political work, was sworn in.
17. L Murugan representing Tamil Nadu, took the oath.
18. Ajay Tamta from Uttarakhand, was sworn in.
19. Bandi Sanjay Kumar representing Telangana, took the oath.
20. Kamlesh Paswan from Uttar Pradesh, was sworn in.
21. Bhagirath Chaudhary from Rajasthan, took the oath.
22. Satish Chandra Dubey from Bihar, was sworn in.
23. Sanjay Seth representing Uttar Pradesh, took the oath.
24. Ravneet Singh Bittu, from Punjab
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