Anurag Thakur May Not Be Part of Modi 3.0 Cabinet, Says Sources

Anurag Thakur May Not Be Part of Modi 3.0 Cabinet, Says Sources

Keywords: Anurag Thakur, Modi 3.0, Cabinet appointments, Bharatiya Janata Party

New Delhi, June 30, 2024: Sources within the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) have indicated that Anurag Thakur may not be included in the upcoming Modi 3.0 Cabinet. The reasons for this decision remain unclear, but it is believed that Thakur’s recent controversies and his alleged links to the ongoing hate speech investigation may have played a role.

Thakur, who currently serves as the Minister of Information and Broadcasting, has been embroiled in several controversies in recent months. In April 2023, he was caught on camera making inflammatory remarks against a particular religious community. This incident sparked widespread outrage and calls for his resignation. Additionally, Thakur is facing allegations of involvement in the ongoing hate speech investigation.

Sources say that the BJP leadership is concerned about the potential impact of these controversies on the party’s reputation. They believe that Thakur’s inclusion in the Cabinet could be seen as a sign of endorsement of his alleged actions. As such, it is likely that he will be dropped from the Cabinet when Prime Minister Narendra Modi announces his new government in July 2024.

Thakur’s exclusion from the Cabinet would be a significant setback for his political ambitions. At just 41 years old, he is considered one of the rising stars of the BJP. He is a close confidant of Modi and has been instrumental in the party’s electoral successes in Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand. However, his recent controversies have damaged his reputation and put his political career in jeopardy.

The BJP is yet to make an official announcement regarding the composition of the Modi 3.0 Cabinet. However, the sources’ indications that Thakur may be excluded are seen as a strong sign that he will not be included.