NDA Allies Secure Key Positions in New Cabinet Committees

In a significant reshuffle, allies of the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) have been assigned prominent roles in the newly formed Cabinet Committees under the ‘Modi 3.0’ government. This move reflects the coalition’s strategy to ensure inclusive governance and strengthen political alliances.

Historical Context: The National Democratic Alliance (NDA) is a coalition of center-right political parties in India, led by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Formed in 1998, the NDA has been instrumental in shaping India’s political landscape, particularly under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi since 2014. The formation of Cabinet Committees is a routine but crucial aspect of governance, aimed at streamlining decision-making processes in various sectors.

Key Appointments:

1. TDP MP K Rammohan Naidu:

   • Civil Aviation Minister.
   • Included in the Cabinet Committee on Political Affairs and the Cabinet Committee on Parliamentary Affairs.

2. JD(U) MP Rajiv Ranjan (Lalan Singh):

   • Included in the Cabinet Committee on Parliamentary Affairs and the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA).

3. JD(S) MP HD Kumaraswamy:

   • Appointed as a member of the CCEA.

4. HAM MP Jitan Ram Manjhi:

   • Member of the Cabinet Committee on Political Affairs.

5. LJP (Ram Vilas) MP Chirag Paswan:

   • Included in the Cabinet Committee on Investment and Growth.

6. RLD MP Jayant Chaudhary:

   • Special invitee to the Cabinet Committee on Skill, Employment, and Livelihood.

Other Notable Inclusions:

• Shivraj Singh Chouhan: Included in the CCEA.
• CR Patil, Jual Oram, and Kiren Rijiju: Part of the Cabinet Committee on Parliamentary Affairs.
• Manohar Khattar: Included in the Cabinet Committee on Accommodation.
• JP Nadda: Part of the Committees on Political Affairs and Parliamentary Affairs.
• Nitin Gadkari: Permanent member of the Cabinet Committee on Skill, Employment, and Livelihood.
• Mansukh Mandaviya: Member of the Cabinet Committee on Skill, Employment, and Livelihood.
• Prahlad Joshi: Member of the Cabinet Committee on Investment and Growth.
• Hardeep Singh Puri: Included in the Cabinet Committee on Investment and Growth.
• G Kishan Reddy, Annapurna Devi, and Kiren Rijiju: Part of the Cabinet Committee on Political Affairs.
• Giriraj Singh: Moved to the Cabinet Committee on Investment and Growth.

Senior Ministers:

• Rajnath Singh, Amit Shah, and Nirmala Sitharaman: Continue in their respective committees.
• Cabinet Committee on Security: Remains unchanged.

Summary in Bullet Points:

• NDA allies receive key positions in new Cabinet Committees.
• TDP MP K Rammohan Naidu included in Political and Parliamentary Affairs Committees.
• JD(U) MP Rajiv Ranjan (Lalan Singh) included in Parliamentary and Economic Affairs Committees.
• JD(S) MP HD Kumaraswamy appointed to the Economic Affairs Committee.
• HAM MP Jitan Ram Manjhi included in Political Affairs Committee.
• LJP MP Chirag Paswan included in Investment and Growth Committee.
• RLD MP Jayant Chaudhary special invitee to Skill, Employment, and Livelihood Committee.
• Shivraj Singh Chouhan, CR Patil, Jual Oram, and Kiren Rijiju receive new roles.
• Manohar Khattar included in Accommodation Committee.
• JP Nadda part of Political and Parliamentary Affairs Committees.
• Nitin Gadkari becomes a permanent member of Skill, Employment, and Livelihood Committee.
• Mansukh Mandaviya, Prahlad Joshi, and Hardeep Singh Puri receive new committee roles.
• Senior ministers Rajnath Singh, Amit Shah, and Nirmala Sitharaman continue in their roles.
• Cabinet Committee on Security remains unchanged.