Cabinet Reshuffle Likely by Saturday: Reports
Around eight ministers met BJP chieftain Amit Shah on Thursday, fueling speculation of the possibility of a cabinet reshuffle that has been on the cards for quite some time now.
Arun Jaitley who also holds the defence portfolio alongside his finance ministry, was among the ministers who met the BJP head today.
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Earlier at a press conference, when Jaitley was questioned on his tenure with the Defence Ministry, he is reported to have said "At least I hope not very long."
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Further, with the AIADMK expected to join the NDA fold, the JD(U) reverting to the BJP-led alliance and reports of party top brass being miffed with Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu, a cabinet shuffle seems imminent reported India Today.
An NDTV report said that a major reshuffle will most likely happen by Saturday, after President Kovind returns from his trip to Tirupati, and Prime Minister Narendra Modi departs for China to attend the BRICS summit on Sunday.
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Smriti Irani, Narendra Tomar Take on Extra Charges
A cabinet reshuffle is likely on the cards, now that Smriti Irani and Narendra Tomar have taken additional charge of BJP vice presidential candidate Venkaiah Naidu's portfolios. With Irani and Tomar's takeover, the count of union ministers handling additional charges now stands at four.
Irani has been given the additional charge of Information and Broadcast ministry, while Tomar has been given additional charge of Ministry of Urban Development after Naidu resigned from his ministerial responsibilities.
Finance Minister Arun Jaitley is already holding the portfolio of the Defence Ministry after Manohar Parrikar resigned to become Goa Chief Minister.
Union Science and Technology Minister Harshvardhan is holding additional charge of the Environment portfolio following the death of Anil Madhav Dave in May.
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