Chandrakant R. Patil Takes Charge of Jal Shakti Ministry

Chandrakant Raghunath Patil, the BJP's Gujarat unit chief, assumed leadership of the Jal Shakti Ministry amidst patriotic chants. Patil emphasized the sacred goal of conserving and enhancing water resources. He expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the role and pledged dedication to achieving the Jal Jeevan Mission, which aims to provide tap water to every rural household.

Chandrakant Raghunath Patil, the newly appointed chief of the Jal Shakti Ministry, assumed his responsibilities on Tuesday, greeted by enthusiastic chants of 'Bharat Mata ki Jai' and 'Vande Mataram' from party supporters.

In an earnest social media post, Patil highlighted the sacred goal of conserving and enhancing India's water resources. 'It is a moment of immense pride and inspiration for me to express my gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for entrusting me with the Ministry of Jal Shakti. I vow to dedicate myself fully to this noble mission,' Patil shared on 'X'.

Patil's immediate focus will be on the ambitious Jal Jeevan Mission, which aims to ensure tap water availability to every rural household by the year-end. Patil's robust political journey began in 1989, and he has since served in critical roles, significantly contributing to the BJP's organizational strength.