Prime Minister Narendra Modi might opt for a cabinet reshuffle soon after the ongoing Parliament Session. He is firm on having the best in his Council of Ministers as Parliament Elections are just 20 months away.
Actually, The Cabinet Reshuffle should have happened after 5-State Assembly Polls itself. Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar had been appointed as Goa CM. Since then, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley got additional charge of Defence Ministry. Jaitley need to focus more on Economic Reforms post demonetisation & GST rollout. Even the volatile situation at the border is stressing the need for appointment of other efficient leader as Defence Minister.
Environmental Minister Anil Dave passed away. Science & Technology Minister Harshavardhan was given additional charge of it.
Urban Development Minister Venkaiah Naidu is being made NDA's Presidential Nominee. Textitle Minister Smriti Irani was given additional charge of I&B Minister taken care by Venkaiah. Centre is yet to decide who will be handling other portfolios like Urban Development, Housing & Poverty Elimination.
Small-Scale Industries Minister Kalraj has been suffering from health complication that come with age. He might be appointed as Governor for a state.
BJP alliance partners pinned hopes on Cabinet Berths in upcoming expansion. As Venkaiah Naidu hails from AP, TDP is hopeful of bagging at least one more ministerial berth.
Actually, The Cabinet Reshuffle should have happened after 5-State Assembly Polls itself. Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar had been appointed as Goa CM. Since then, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley got additional charge of Defence Ministry. Jaitley need to focus more on Economic Reforms post demonetisation & GST rollout. Even the volatile situation at the border is stressing the need for appointment of other efficient leader as Defence Minister.
Environmental Minister Anil Dave passed away. Science & Technology Minister Harshavardhan was given additional charge of it.
Urban Development Minister Venkaiah Naidu is being made NDA's Presidential Nominee. Textitle Minister Smriti Irani was given additional charge of I&B Minister taken care by Venkaiah. Centre is yet to decide who will be handling other portfolios like Urban Development, Housing & Poverty Elimination.
Small-Scale Industries Minister Kalraj has been suffering from health complication that come with age. He might be appointed as Governor for a state.
BJP alliance partners pinned hopes on Cabinet Berths in upcoming expansion. As Venkaiah Naidu hails from AP, TDP is hopeful of bagging at least one more ministerial berth.