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More Stories However, this is not the first time that ministries have been brought together for the purpose of efficiency and homogeneity. As BJP's candidate from Congress bastion of Amethi in Uttar Pradesh where she took on Rahul, Irani fought one of the most high profile electoral contests. She has the distinction of becoming the youngest cabinet min in Haryana govt at the age of 25 along with many other firsts such as being the first woman CM of Delhi. The 22 ministers of state who took oath will play key administrative roles, especially the 10 ministers of state who have independent charges. Grand-niece of eminent freedom fighter Maulana Abdul Kalam Azad, Najma Heptullah is the lone Muslim face in the Narendra Modi Cabinet. Obeisance to seniority has been given a miss. Muslim representation has been achieved through a political lightweight from the past. The key here will be to ensure that the new foreign and defence policy team has wisdom, experience and a sense of India’s national interest. One interesting statistic is that both the eldest and youngest members of the Cabinet are women, and both are members of the Rajya Sabha. Cabinet expansion seems to be in the offing with states such as Rajasthan underrepresented and many allies seeking a greater share in the government. |
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