PM Narendra Modi Congratulates Newly Appointed Ministers, Vows to Work For Country's Progress
After taking oath as the Prime Minister of India for the second consecutive time, Narendra Modi congratulated all the ministers who took oath on Thursday in Rashtrapati Bhavan.
New Delhi, May 30: After taking oath as the Prime Minister of India for the second consecutive time, Narendra Modi congratulated all the ministers who took oath on Thursday in Rashtrapati Bhavan. Describing his council of ministers as a blend youth and experience, PM Modi vowed for working towards the progress of the country. List of First-Time Ministers in Narendra Modi Cabinet 2.0: Amit Shah, S Jaishankar, Arvind Sawant Among First-Timers.
PM Modi tweeted, " Congratulations to all those who took oath today. This team is a blend of youthful energy and administrative experience. It has people who have excelled as Parliamentarians and those who have had distinguished professional careers. Together, we will work for India’s progress." Narendra Modi Cabinet 2.0: Full List of New Ministers Who Took Oath Along With Prime Minister; Portfolios to be Finalised Soon.
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In the glittering ceremony which was held in Rashtrapati Bhawan on May 30. Along with PM Modi, 57 ministers took the oath. Out of the total union ministers, 24 were cabinet ministers, while 33 were Ministers of State (MoS). For the first time, Ami Shah, Arvind Sawant, S Jayshanker, Arjun Munda, Prahlad Joshi and Naresh Pokhriyal were inducted as cabinet ministers. President Ram Nath Kovind administered the oath.
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