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THE TIMES OF INDIA | Jul 08, 2021, 22:42:53 IST
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Union Cabinet expansion live: Meet predecessors, learn from their experience, PM Modi tells new ministers
In a major overhaul, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday brought in 36 new faces to his Union Cabinet and promoted seven existing ministers. Meanwhile, 12 top ministers have been dropped from the Cabinet. The new ministers will meet BJP chief JP Nadda later today. Stay with TOI for live updates
12:44 (IST) Jul 07
Home Minister Amit Shah, BJP President JP Nadda, Meenakshi Lekhi, Sarbananda Sonowal, Purshottam Rupala, Nisith Pramanik, RCP Singh, Pashupati Paras, present at 7, Lok Kalyan Marg, ahead of Union Cabinet reshuffle
12:09 (IST) Jul 07
Scindia, Sonowal, Pashupati Paras, Preetam Munde, Heena Gavit, Bhupendra Yadav, Meenakshi Lekhi among others have reached the Prime Minister's residence.
12:08 (IST) Jul 07
Those to be inducted in council of ministers have started reaching PM Modi's residence.
11:56 (IST) Jul 07
Union minister Amit Shah leaves from his residence for 7 Lok Kalyan Marg, ahead of reshuffling
11:47 (IST) Jul 07
BJP leader Jyotiraditya Scindia leaves from his residence as his supporters gather outside
08:58 (IST) Jul 07
The previous Modi dispensation saw two rounds of changes. There may not be much chopping and changing as nine ministers are holding additional charges and the Council has 60 ministers against a maximum of 81.
08:58 (IST) Jul 07
The exercise is close to fruition, with the appointment of Gehlot as Governor of Karnataka, which created another vacancy, boosting the possibility of the first restructuring of the Modi-led NDA coalition.
08:57 (IST) Jul 07
Arjun Meghwal, minister of state for parliamentary affairs, is seen as a possible replacement for Thaawarchand Gehlot in the social justice ministry.
08:56 (IST) Jul 07
Indications also pointed to the possibility of an increase in representation of Brahmins from UP in the Modi ministry, with party circles speculating Ravikishan, Ajay Mishra ‘Teni’ and Harish Dwivedi as probables.
08:56 (IST) Jul 07
The OBC presence seems set for a big jump, and the move to woo this politically influential and populous section seems intended to further consolidate the support it has offered BJP, helping it emerge as the premier political party in the country.
08:56 (IST) Jul 07
Sources said the first expansion of Modi 2.0 has been scheduled for 6 pm on Wednesday, but the Rashtrapati Bhavan on Tuesday night was yet to receive an official communication from the Cabinet Secretariat.
08:55 (IST) Jul 07
Similarly, attention will be paid to sub-regional claims within bigger states like UP, Maharashtra, Gujarat or Karnataka.
08:55 (IST) Jul 07
The OBC selections are expected to ensure smaller communities are not left out with the tally of “backward” leaders expected to reach around 25 — from a little over a dozen at present.
08:55 (IST) Jul 07
The exercise, helmed by PM Modi who has held detailed consultations, looks to strike a balance within caste and regional categories.
08:55 (IST) Jul 07
A major reshuffle of the Union council of ministers, which will have a significant OBC imprint, is on the cards.
The exercise also aims to increase women representation, bring in state leaders with strong administrative experience, reduce the average age of the ministry and induct people with professional background.
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