Prime Minister Narendra Modi has built his government around three core principles: faith in top leaders, rewarding high performers, and respecting allies. These principles are evident in the portfolio distribution among the 71 ministers who took the oath alongside him at Rashtrapati Bhawan. This new team combines continuity, experience, and fresh talent, showcasing Modi’s strategic approach in his third term.
Raisina Hill’s Steadfast Leaders
Modi continues to rely on four key ministers who form the apex Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS). Rajnath Singh remains the Defence Minister, focusing on India-China border issues and the ‘Make-in-India’ initiative. Amit Shah stays as the Home Minister, having navigated significant legislative changes like the criminal law amendment bills and the CAA. S. Jaishankar continues to lead as the Minister of External Affairs, managing India’s diplomatic efforts. Nirmala Sitharaman, the senior woman face of the government, retains her position as the Finance Minister and will present the full budget next month.
Rewarding Top Performers
Ministers who excelled in Modi 2.0 have received continued roles and additional responsibilities. Nitin Gadkari, the Road Transport and Highways Minister since 2014, continues in his role. He leads transformative changes in India’s highway network and promotes green vehicles. Ashwini Vaishnaw now oversees the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting in addition to his roles in Railways and Electronics and IT. Jyotiraditya Scindia now handles the Ministry of Communications along with Civil Aviation. He focuses on the rapid rollout of the 5G network.
Shivraj Singh Chouhan, the former CM of Madhya Pradesh, now leads both the Agriculture Ministry and Rural Development Ministry. Chouhan’s success in transforming Madhya Pradesh’s agriculture sector and delivering electoral victories makes him a valuable addition to the central leadership. Manohar Lal Khattar, former Haryana CM, now handles Power and Housing and Urban Affairs. CR Patil, BJP’s Gujarat President, debuts in the Council of Ministers as the Minister of Jal Shakti. He steers the ambitious ‘Har Ghar Jal’ scheme.
Respecting Coalition Allies
Modi understands the importance of coalition dharma and has allocated significant portfolios to allies. Former CMs like HD Kumaraswamy and Jitin Ram Manjhi now hold prestigious portfolios: Heavy Industries and Steel for Kumaraswamy, and MSME for Manjhi. TDP’s Ram Mohan Baidu leads the Civil Aviation Ministry, a role the TDP previously held in the NDA.
JDU’s Lallan Singh now oversees Panchayati Raj and Fisheries, Animal Husbandry, and Dairy. Chirag Paswan of the LJP holds the Food Processing portfolio, continuing his late father Ram Vilas Paswan’s legacy. RLD’s Jayant Chaudhary leads the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship and serves as a junior minister in the Education Ministry.http://news18.com
Embracing New Talent
Modi’s cabinet blends continuity, experience, and new talent. Performers from the previous term continue in their roles, ensuring successful initiatives thrive. New faces bring fresh perspectives and expertise, while the respect shown to coalition partners highlights the inclusive approach of the government.
Continuity, Experience, and Fresh Talent
Modi’s strategic portfolio allocation demonstrates his faith in capable leaders, rewards for top performers, and respect for allies. These principles form the foundation of Team Modi 3.0, setting a strong base for the government’s ambitious goals.http://viralenews.com
