Modi 3.0 Cabinet: Intense Jostling for Railways Portfolio

Modi 3.0 Cabinet: Intense Jostling for Railways Portfolio

Keywords: Modi 3.0, Cabinet, Railways, Portfolio, Jyotiraditya Scindia, Piyush Goyal, Ashwini Vaishnaw

The formation of the Modi 3.0 cabinet has sparked intense jostling among aspirants for key portfolios, with the Railways portfolio emerging as a particularly coveted position. Several senior ministers and party leaders are said to be vying for the role.

Jyotiraditya Scindia

Jyotiraditya Scindia, who recently joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), is considered a frontrunner for the Railways portfolio. Scindia is a former Congress leader and minister who has extensive experience in transportation and infrastructure development. He is also the son of late Madhavrao Scindia, a former Railway Minister.

Piyush Goyal

Incumbent Railways Minister Piyush Goyal is another strong contender for the portfolio. Goyal has overseen significant reforms and modernization of the Indian Railways during his tenure. He is known for his focus on infrastructure development and technology adoption.

Ashwini Vaishnaw

Ashwini Vaishnaw, the current Minister of Communications, Electronics & Information Technology, is also said to be in the running for the Railways portfolio. Vaishnaw is a former IAS officer with over three decades of experience in bureaucracy and the telecom sector.

Other Aspirants

Other aspirants for the Railways portfolio include BJP leaders like Suresh Prabhu, a former Railway Minister, and Smriti Irani, the Minister of Women and Child Development.

Intense Lobbying

Sources within the BJP indicate that intense lobbying is underway for the Railways portfolio. Ministers and party leaders are reportedly reaching out to senior officials and seeking support from influential individuals.

Significance of the Railways Portfolio

The Railways portfolio is one of the most important in the Indian government. Indian Railways is the largest rail network in Asia and plays a crucial role in transporting both passengers and freight across the country. The portfolio holder is responsible for overseeing the operations, modernization, and expansion of the railway network.

Expected Decision

The final decision on the allocation of the Railways portfolio is expected to be made by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in consultation with senior BJP leaders. The announcement of the Modi 3.0 cabinet is likely to be made in the coming days.