Amit Shah to retain Home Ministry, Finance to be in new hands
The Ministry of Home will remain with the BJP as expected, with Amit Shah serving a second term. The Finance Ministry however is likely to be handed over to the previous Textiles, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal.
Nitin Gadkari to retain portfolio for a third term
BJP stalwart and Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari is set to retain his portfolio for a third consecutive term. Gadkari has won the 2014, 2019 and 2024 Lok Sabha elections from the Nagpur constituency.
Jaishankar to retain External Affairs ministry
S Jaishankar, the Foreign Minister in the cabinet of Modi-led BJP government’s second term is set to retain his post. Jaishankar is the country’s first Foreign Secretary to become a Foreign Minister and has held the post during tough times such as Covid 19, Russia- Ukraine war and Israel- Gaza war.
