MODI 2.0’s First Cabinet Reshuffle, 12 Ministers resigned whereas 43 took oath today

Prime Minister Narendra Modi added 43 new ministers this evening as he tries to reform his administration, which has been chastised for its handling of the coronavirus outbreak, increasing prices, and widespread dissatisfaction.

Several new ministers will be added to the cabinet, as well as existing ministers who will be relocated.

Harsh Vardhan, the Union Health Minister, and Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank, the Union Education Minister, are among the 12 ministers who resigned today, just hours before Prime Minister Narendra Modi's cabinet reshuffle.

Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank and Santosh Gangwar, both ministers in the Union Cabinet, were the first to resign today.

In their resignation letters, Mr. Pokhriyal and Mr. Gangwar reportedly stated that they were resigning due to health reasons. Babul Supriyo announced his resignation as Union Minister of State for Environment in a Facebook post.

"I believe that the entire cabinet under the leadership of Narendra Modi will make its best contribution in taking the welfare policies of the government to the people with full devotion," Shah said in a tweet.

In the new Cabinet, Jyotiraditya Scindia, Ramachandra Prasad Singh, Ashwini Vasihnaw Narayan Tatu Rane, Sarbananda Sonowal, Dr. Virendra Kumar, Pashupati Kumar Paras, Kiren Rijiju, and Raj Kumar Singh have took oaths as ministers. Hardeep Singh Puri, Mansukh Mandaviya, and Bhupender Yadav were among those who took the oath of office.

“I congratulate all the colleagues who have taken oath today and wish them the very best for their ministerial tenure. We will continue working to fulfil aspirations of the people and build a strong and prosperous India. #Govt4Growth”, PM tweeted

The freshly formed Cabinet of Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been labeled the "youngest-ever." On Wednesday, a total of 36 new ministers were sworn into the Cabinet. The average age of the 36 new members of the Cabinet is 56 years. The youngest of the 36 leaders is 35 years old, while the oldest is 69 years old. Nisith Pramanik, a Rajbongshi leader from North Bengal, is the Cabinet's youngest member. Five of the 36 newly chosen leaders are between the ages of 65 and 69.

The Cabinet's average age was 64, with a minimum age of 50 and a maximum age of 73 among the 12 leaders that resigned today. Eight members were over the age of 65, with three over the age of 70.

PM Narendra Modi has called a Cabinet meeting for tomorrow at 5 p.m. and has invited all freshly sworn ministers to attend.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's new cabinet includes 11 women and 14 ministers under the age of 50. There would be a total of 12 ministers from Scheduled Castes and eight ministers from Scheduled Tribes, which is a new high.

Portfolios are yet to be announced.