Narendra Modi on Monday will set the ball rolling for his third consecutive term by announcing the key portfolios allotted to ministers a day after their swearing-in ceremony after the first Cabinet meeting.
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On Sunday, President of India Droupadi Murmu officially appointed Modi as the Prime Minister during the swearing-in ceremony. This event marked the establishment of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) government, with 30 cabinet ministers, 36 ministers of state (MoS), and 5 ministers of state with independent charge from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and its allies joining the administration.
Amit Shah: At 59, Shah has had a significant journey within the BJP, evolving from a grassroots party worker to one of its most influential figures. As a close confidant of PM Modi, Shah's meticulous nature and strategic prowess have been pivotal in shaping major government policies. Notably, he played a crucial role in the abrogation of Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir and the amendment of the citizenship laws. His leadership was instrumental in the BJP's robust performances in the 2014 and 2019 general elections, marking him as a key architect behind the party's electoral successes and strategic moves.
Nirmala Sitharaman: She has steadily advanced through pivotal