After National Awards row which invited anger of President whose office sent a strong letter to PMO, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has given a huge shock to Union I&B Minister Smriti Irani by ousting her.
Modi anointed Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore as the independent charge as the minister of state in the I&B ministry, in place of Smriti Irani. This is a significant move since PM acted swiftly days after receiving a letter from Rashtrapati Bhavan. However, Smriti retains her textiles portfolio. Although Smriti is known as close to Modi, Modi’s tough decision on Smriti by removing her from crucial I&B ministry is a big shock to even BJP’s senior leaders.
On the other hand, Union Railway Minister Piyush Goyal, who also holding Coal Ministry, has been assigned to hold Finance Ministry till Arun Jaitley recovers. Piyush will now hold the Finance, Railways and Coal portfolios simultaneously till Jaitley recuperates.
Initially, Piyush Goyal appointed as Minister of Coal, Power and New and Renewable Energy. He is later given the Railways Ministry in September 2017.
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