In a recent NDA meeting ahead of the government's swearing-in ceremony, it was decided that Chandrababu Naidu's TDP will be given four portfolios and the parliamentary speaker position, while Nitish Kumar's JD(U) will receive two cabinet positions. The likely TDP candidates for the cabinet are Ram Mohan Naidu, Harish Balayogi, and Daggumalla Prasad, while senior leaders Lalan Singh and Ram Nath Thakur are proposed for the JDU. This decision comes after the parties secured significant Lok Sabha seats in Andhra Pradesh and Bihar respectively.
Modi Cabinet: TDP and JD(U) to Receive Key Ministerial Roles
Background
In the recently concluded Lok Sabha elections, the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi secured a resounding victory. Following the polls, a meeting was held to discuss the allocation of ministerial portfolios within the NDA.
TDP and JD(U) Get Cabinet Positions
During the NDA meeting, it was decided that the Telugu Desam Party (TDP) and the Janata Dal (United) (JD(U)) would receive key ministerial roles in the Modi Cabinet. The TDP, which won 16 Lok Sabha seats in Andhra Pradesh, will be given four portfolios and the position of parliamentary speaker. The JD(U), which secured 16 seats in Bihar, will receive two cabinet positions.
Likely TDP and JD(U) Cabinet Candidates
According to sources, the likely candidates for the TDP cabinet positions are Ram Mohan Naidu, Harish Balayogi, and Daggumalla Prasad. Senior leaders Lalan Singh and Ram Nath Thakur are proposed for the JDU cabinet positions.
Significance of the Decision
The allocation of ministerial roles to the TDP and JD(U) is seen as a reward for their contributions to the NDA's victory. It also reflects the importance of regional parties in the NDA coalition.
FAQs
1. What is the NDA?
The National Democratic Alliance (NDA) is a coalition of political parties led by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). It was formed in 1998 and has been the ruling alliance at the center since 2014.
2. Who is the Prime Minister of India?
Narendra Modi is the Prime Minister of India. He was first elected in 2014 and was re-elected in 2019.
3. What are the key ministries in the Modi Cabinet?
Some of the key ministries in the Modi Cabinet include the Ministry of Home Affairs, the Ministry of External Affairs, the Ministry of Defense, and the Ministry of Finance.
4. Who is the current Parliamentary Speaker?
Sumitra Mahajan has been the Speaker of the Lok Sabha since 2014. She is expected to continue in this role in the new government.
5. What is the role of the Cabinet in India?
The Cabinet is the chief executive organ of the Government of India. It is responsible for formulating and implementing government policies.
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