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INDIAN PRIME MINISTER EXPANDS COUNCIL OF MINISTERS

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Posted on November 11, 2014

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Prime Minister Modi Expands Cabinet

NEW DELHI (AP) – Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expanded his Cabinet and council of ministers in a bid to boost the government’s agenda and kick-start the economy.

New Ministers Sworn In at Ceremony

Twenty-one new ministers took the oath of office at a ceremony Sunday at the presidential palace in New Delhi.

The portfolios of the new ministers and the reshuffle of the ministries held by other Cabinet and council members were not announced immediately.

Details on Ministerial Portfolios and Ranks

Modi, who took office in May after sweeping to power with a massive mandate in elections, now heads a 66-member council of ministers, with 27 of the ministers holding Cabinet rank.

Manohar Parrikar Joins as Cabinet Minister

Notable among the new Cabinet ministers is Manohar Parrikar, who resigned Saturday as the chief minister of the state of Goa in western India.

Key Takeaways

  • Prime Minister Narendra Modi expanded his Council of Ministers by inducting 21 new ministers.
  • The total strength of the Council now stands at 66 members, with 27 holding Cabinet rank.
  • Former Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar is among the notable new Cabinet inductees.
  • Portfolios of newly appointed ministers and any existing reshuffle were not disclosed immediately.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many new ministers were inducted?
Twenty‑one new ministers were sworn in.
What is the new total size of the Council of Ministers?
The Council now has 66 members.
How many Cabinet‑rank ministers are now in the Council?
There are 27 Cabinet‑rank ministers.
Who is a notable new Cabinet minister?
Manohar Parrikar, former Chief Minister of Goa, is among the new Cabinet ministers.
Have the specific portfolios or reshuffles been announced?
No, the portfolios and any reshuffle details were not announced immediately.

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