New Faces Expected in Modi's Union Council of Ministers

Prominent BJP leaders and allies are expected to be included in the new Union Council of Ministers. The swearing-in ceremony, led by Prime Minister-designate Narendra Modi, is set for Sunday evening. Key figures from different states have been tipped, reflecting the party's strategic ministerial picks.

In a significant political development, BJP leaders like Manohar Lal Khattar, Shivraj Singh Chouhan, and Bandi Sanjay Kumar are likely to be among the new faces in the Union Council of Ministers. The swearing-in ceremony, including Prime Minister-designate Narendra Modi, is set for Sunday evening.

Senior party figures such as Amit Shah, Rajnath Singh, Nitin Gadkari, and Piyush Goyal are seen as certainties in the new government, according to insider sources. Additionally, BJP members Jyotiraditya Scindia, Jitin Prasada, and Raksha Khadse are also expected to join the council. Khadse confirmed her inclusion following a call from the party.

High-level meetings have taken place at Modi's residence, with other outgoing ministers like Nirmala Sitharaman, Sarbananda Sonowal, and Kiren Rijiju expected to retain roles. The inclusion of allies from TDP and JD(U) reflects BJP's strategy to recover ground lost in recent elections.