PM Modi’s Cabinet: BJP Stalwarts Retained, TDP Seeks Financial Support

PM Modi’s Cabinet: BJP Stalwarts Retained, TDP Seeks Financial Support

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has unveiled his new cabinet, with a mix of familiar faces and new entrants. Key BJP stalwarts like Amit Shah, Rajnath Singh, and Nirmala Sitharaman have retained their portfolios.

However, the Telugu Desam Party (TDP), which had been an ally of the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) government, has declined to take up ministerial berths. TDP chief N. Chandrababu Naidu has instead sought financial support from the Centre to address the state’s economic woes.

Key Appointments:

Amit Shah: Home Minister
Rajnath Singh: Defense Minister
Nirmala Sitharaman: Finance Minister
Subrahmanyam Jaishankar: External Affairs Minister
Mansukh Mandaviya: Health and Family Welfare Minister
Nitin Gadkari: Minister for Road Transport and Highways

TDP’s Decision:

The TDP’s decision to decline ministerial berths is a sign of the party’s dissatisfaction with the Centre’s handling of issues related to Andhra Pradesh. Naidu has been demanding special category status for the state, which would provide additional financial assistance.

The TDP’s absence from the cabinet could potentially weaken the NDA government and strain its relationship with the BJP. However, the BJP has expressed its commitment to supporting the TDP in resolving Andhra Pradesh’s economic challenges.

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