Have To Prove & Perform To Satisfy Goals Which Are Expected Of Me: Nirmala Sitharaman

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"Have to prove & perform to satisfy the goals which are expected of me. In all probability, it(taking charge) will be on Sept 6," she added.

What is more important is there are going to be 2 women in the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS), Sushma-ji & me," new Defence Minister said.

New Delhi: Newly appointed Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday said that it will going to be a big responsibility for her and she has to "prove and perform to satisfy the goals". "It is very big responsibility. To me, very overwhelming day, just can't express my feelings," she said.

Nirmala Sitharaman who landed the crucial defence portfolio in a major rejig of the Modi government today credited her elevation to a cabinet rank minister to "cosmic grace" and support from party leadership. (ABP NEWS IMAGE)