Summary: Prime Minister-designate Narendra Modi is set to be sworn in for a third consecutive term on Sunday, marking a significant political milestone despite the BJP’s reduced seat count of 240 in the recent Lok Sabha elections, down from 303. This victory, though less decisive, ensures Modi’s leadership at the helm of a coalition government.
Key Points:
- Historic Achievement: Modi’s third term parallels Jawaharlal Nehru’s achievement of winning three successive general elections.
- Swearing-In Ceremony: Ahead of the swearing-in, Modi hosted a high tea for newly elected MPs expected to join his Cabinet and Council of Ministers at his residence.
- Cabinet Composition: The new Cabinet includes a mix of seasoned politicians and new faces from various states and political parties, reflecting a blend of continuity and change.
- Significant Members:
- Kinjarapu Ram Mohan Naidu (TDP, Andhra Pradesh)
- Arjun Ram Meghwal (BJP, Rajasthan)
- Sarbananda Sonowal (BJP, Assam)
- Nirmala Sitharaman (BJP, Karnataka)
- Rajnath Singh (BJP, Uttar Pradesh)
- Jyotiraditya Scindia (BJP, Madhya Pradesh)
The list signifies a broad representation across regions and political alliances, poised to address the nation’s challenges and aspirations in the coming term.
Prime Minister-designate Narendra Modi is poised to take the oath for his third consecutive term on Sunday, marking a historic moment in Indian politics. Despite a less-than-expected performance in the recent Lok Sabha elections, where the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) secured 240 seats—down from 303 in the previous term—Modi remains at the helm, now leading a coalition government.
Modi’s return to power parallels the remarkable achievement of India’s first Prime Minister, Jawaharlal Nehru, who won three successive general elections in 1952, 1957, and 1962. Modi, at 73, continues to be a formidable political figure, reinforcing his leadership with a renewed mandate, albeit with reduced numbers in Parliament.
New Cabinet Lineup
In preparation for the swearing-in ceremony, Modi hosted a customary high tea for the newly elected members of Parliament who are expected to join his Cabinet and Council of Ministers. The event took place at his residence at 7 Lok Kalyan Marg in New Delhi.
Here is the full list of leaders invited by PM-designate Narendra Modi, who are likely to be inducted into the Cabinet:
| SN | Name | Party Name | State | Portfolio | Parliamentary Constituency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kinjarapu Ram Mohan Naidu | TDP | Andhra Pradesh | Srikakulam | |
| 2 | Chandra Sekhar Pemmasani | TDP | Andhra Pradesh | Guntur | |
| 3 | Prataprao Jadhav | Shiv Sena | Maharashtra | Buldhana | |
| 4 | Ramnath Thakur | JD (U) | Bihar | Rajya Sabha MP | |
| 5 | H D Kumaraswamy | JD (S) | Karnataka | Mandya | |
| 6 | Arjun Ram Meghwal | BJP | Rajasthan | Bikaner | |
| 7 | Sarbananda Sonowal | BJP | Assam | Dibrugarh | |
| 8 | Jitan Ram Manjhi | HAM | Bihar | Gaya | |
| 9 | Suresh Gopi | BJP | Kerala | Thrissur | |
| 10 | Hardeep Singh Puri | BJP | Punjab | ||
| 11 | Ravneet Singh Bittu | BJP | Punjab | ||
| 12 | Nitin Gadkari | BJP | Maharashtra | Nagpur | |
| 13 | Piyush Goyal | BJP | Maharashtra | Mumbai North | |
| 14 | Ramdas Athawale | RPI(A) | Maharashtra | ||
| 15 | Raksha Khadse | BJP | Maharashtra | Raver | |
| 16 | Dharmendra Pradhan | BJP | Odisha | Sambalpur | |
| 17 | Pralhad Joshi | BJP | Karnataka | Dharwad | |
| 18 | Bandi Sanjay Kumar | BJP | Telangana | Karimnagar | |
| 19 | Harsh Malhotra | BJP | Delhi | East Delhi | |
| 20 | Shripad Naik | BJP | Goa | North Goa | |
| 21 | Ajay Tamta | BJP | Uttarakhand | Almora | |
| 22 | S Jaishankar | BJP | Gujarat | Rajya Sabha | |
| 23 | Mansukh Mandaviya | BJP | Gujarat | Porbandar | |
| 24 | Ashwini Vaishnaw | BJP | Odisha | Rajya Sabha | |
| 25 | Nirmala Sitharaman | BJP | Karnataka | Rajya Sabha | |
| 26 | Jitendra Singh | BJP | Jammu and Kashmir | Udhampur | |
| 27 | Shivraj Singh Chauhan | BJP | Madhya Pradesh | Vidisha | |
| 28 | Chirag Paswan | LJP(RV) | Bihar | Hajipur | |
| 29 | Rajnath Singh | BJP | Uttar Pradesh | Lucknow | |
| 30 | Jyotiraditya Scindia | BJP | Madhya Pradesh | Guna | |
| 31 | Kiren Rijiju | BJP | Arunachal Pradesh | Arunachal West | |
| 32 | Giriraj Singh | BJP | Bihar | Begusarai | |
| 33 | Jayant Choudhary | RLD | Uttar Pradesh | Rajya Sabha | |
| 34 | Annamalai | BJP | Tamil Nadu | ||
| 35 | ML Khattar | BJP | Haryana | Karnal | |
| 36 | G Kishan Reddy | BJP | Telangana | Secunderabad | |
| 37 | Chandrashekhar Choudhary | AJSU | Jharkhand | Girdih | |
| 38 | Jitin Prasad | BJP | Uttar Pradesh | Pilibhit | |
| 39 | Pankaj Chaudhary | BJP | Uttar Pradesh | Maharajganj | |
| 40 | BL Verma | JDU | Uttar Pradesh | ||
| 41 | Lalan Singh | AD | Bihar | Munger | |
| 42 | Anupriya Patel | BJP | Uttar Pradesh | Jharkhand | |
| 43 | Annapurna Devi | BJP | Jharkhand | Kodarma | |
| 44 | Kamaljeet Sehrawat | BJP | Delhi | West Delhi | |
| 45 | Rao Inderjeet Singh | BJP | Haryana | Gurugram | |
| 46 | Bhupender Yadav | BJP | Rajasthan | Rajya Sabha | |
| 47 | Sanjay Seth | BJP | Jharkhand | Ranchi | |
| 48 | Krishan Pal Gurjar | BJP | Haryana | Krishan Pal Gurjar |
As Modi’s government embarks on its third term, the Cabinet reflects a mix of seasoned politicians and fresh faces, indicating a blend of continuity and change. The new ministers will be instrumental in shaping the policies and direction of the government, addressing the challenges and aspirations of a diverse and dynamic India.
