In his new term, Prime Minister-designate Narendra Modi is emphasising continuity by retaining most key ministers from his outgoing government.
Alongside Shah, Singh, Sitharaman, and Jaishankar, other senior ministers like Piyush Goyal, Dharmendra Pradhan, Ashwini Vaishnaw, and Hardeep Singh Puri will also be part of Modi’s new Council of Ministers, indicating a preference for experienced and trusted leaders.
One notable omission is Anurag Thakur, the outgoing information and broadcasting minister. Despite winning from Himachal Pradesh's Hamirpur constituency again, Thakur was not seen among the leaders invited to meet Modi, suggesting he may not be part of the new government.
Smriti Irani, who suffered a significant defeat in Amethi, and Parshottam Rupala, who won but faced controversy due to remarks on the Rajput community, are also unlikely to find a place in the new government. This indicates that electoral performance and public perception may influence cabinet selections.
Rajeev Chandrasekhar, who lost to Shashi Tharoor in a closely contested election, is another senior leader likely to be excluded from the new cabinet, highlighting the competitive and performance-based nature of Modi’s selections.
The new government will include fresh faces primarily from BJP allies, such as TDP's Ram Mohan Naidu and Chandra Sekhar Pemmasani, JD(U)'s Lalan Singh and Ram Nath Thakur, and Shiv Sena's Prataprao Jadhav.
Several BJP leaders, including Jyotiraditya Scindia, Bhupender Yadav, Pralhad Joshi, Giriraj Singh, Arjun Ram Meghwal, and Jitendra Singh, will also be taking the oath, ensuring that experienced party members continue to play crucial roles in the administration.
Leaders such as G Kishan Reddy, Sukanta Majumdar, Rao Inderjit Singh, Nityanand Rai, and Bhagirath Choudhary will also be part of the new government.
J P Nadda, who previously held the position of the party's national president, has been inducted into the cabinet of ministers
Ravneet Singh Bittu, despite losing the Lok Sabha election, is expected to be inducted due to his profile as the grandson of former Punjab Chief Minister Beant Singh. This move aims to strengthen BJP’s presence and influence in Punjab.
BJP MPs such as Jitin Prasada from Uttar Pradesh and Raksha Khadse from Maharashtra are also expected to be part of the new government. Khadse confirmed receiving a call to join the government, indicating a strategic inclusion of leaders from important states.
Jual Oram, a former Union minister and BJP MP from Odisha, is also expected to take the oath. His inclusion signifies a focus on experienced leadership from diverse regions.
The selection of ministers showcases BJP’s strategy to balance experience with fresh faces, ensuring continuity while also bringing in new energy and perspectives from allied parties and regions.
Allies such as Chirag Paswan, Jitan Ram Manjhi, H D Kumaraswamy, Jayant Chaudhary, Ramdas Athawale, and Anupriya Patel will be taking oath, highlighting the significance of coalition partners in Modi’s new government.
Over 65 ministers are likely to take oath, with a mix of experienced leaders and new faces from both BJP and its allies. This composition aims to provide stability and introduce fresh perspectives, ensuring a balanced and effective administration.
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