Major Changes in the Cabinet: Berth for Amit Shah, New Role for Jaitley?
The BJP’s mandate in the 2019 Lok Sabha polls could usher in some major changes in the next Cabinet, according to sources in the government.
This shuffle is likely to affect some of the top portfolios including the Home Ministry and Finance Ministry. BJP leaders who have inched the party towards victory in the Lok Sabha polls are likely to be rewarded by Narendra Modi.
After holding the portfolio of MoS in Gujarat, BJP President Amit Shah could be awarded the Home Ministry in the central government. This could mean a change in berth for present Home Minister Rajnath Singh. Shah’s induction into the Cabinet would also leave the position of BJP chief open.
The Modi government could also replace Finance Minister Arun Jaitley with an alternative.
Union Minister Piyush Goyal could be a viable option for handling charge of the Finance Ministry. Goyal took over temporary additional change of the portfolio between May and August 2018, during Jaitley’s absence for medical treatment.
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Naveen Patnaik Not to Attend Modi's Swearing-In Ceremony
Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik will not attend the swearing-in ceremony of PM Narendra Modi on Thursday.
“The newly elected members of the 16th Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) will take oath tomorrow. As leader of the House, the chief minister will be present during the occasion. So, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik will not be able to visit Delhi tomorrow to attend the swearing-in ceremony of the prime minister and his council of ministers,” an official communication issued by the Chief Minister's Office said on Wednesday
Rahul Gandhi to Also Attend Modi's Swearing-In
Along with Sonia Gandhi, Congress President Rahul Gandhi will also be attending Narendra Modi’s oath-taking ceremony as PM on Thursday.
Sonia Gandhi to Attend Modi's Oath-Taking Ceremony
UPA chairperson Sonia Gandhi would be attending Modi’s oath-taking ceremony as prime minister on Thursday, reported NDTV.
Govt Offices to Be Closed Early For Modi's Swearing-In
The government offices located in Delhi’s North Block, South Block, Rail Bhawan, Vayu Bhawan, Sena Bhawan and DRDO would be closed at 2 pm on Thursday in connection with the swearing-in ceremony of Narendra Modi as PM.