Modi's New Cabinet Ministers Take Charge, Aim To Fulfill PM's Expectations

PM Modi's new cabinet ministers take charge

Mansukh Mandaviya took charge as the country's new health minister on Thursday. Mandaviya, a BJP leader from Gujarat's Saurashtra region, replaces Dr Harsh Vardhan, who was dropped from the Council of Ministers on Wednesday.(Image: PTI)

Mandaviya's portfolio assumes utmost significance as the country is in battling a coronavirus pandemic. Mandaviya will also lead the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers. (Image ANI)

Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia says, "I'll try to carry out the responsibility to the best of my ability. I hope to meet all expectations. I'll work hard, just like I worked for the people in last 15-20 years.". (Image: ANI)

Ashwini Vaishnaw takes charge as the Minister of Electronics and Information Technology. (Image: PTI)

Anurag Thakur takes charge as Minister of Information and Broadcasting and Sports Ministry. "PM Modi has done terrific work in last 7 yrs to take India forward. The work done by people before me in I&B Ministry & responsibility given to me by the PM, I will try to meet those expectations," he said, (Image: PTI)

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"It is a huge responsibility for me to function as a Minister for Law & Justice. Fulfilling public expectations will be my priority. We will always try to be transparent" , says Newly-appointed Union Minister for Law and Justice Kiren Rijiju. (Image: ANI)

G Kishan Reddy takes charge as the Minister of Culture and Tourism. (Image: ANI)

Rajeev Chandrasekhar takes charge as the MoS in the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology.(Image: ANI)

"On behalf of all friends, I express my gratitude to the PM, HM, party chief & entire team that they prioritised meritocracy & hard work and gave positions to everyone. India has been brought not only on the maps but also in the ministries": Meenakshi Lekhi, MoS MEA & MoS (Culture) (Image: ANI)

"Ministry hum sambhale nahi hain, ministry to sambhli hui hai. Today is my first day here, it's a joyous moment for me. I work with an open mind. I don't know anything yet, I'll examine everything, understand them & then speak on it": Ramchandra Prasad Singh, Minister of Steel.(Image: ANI)

Danve Raosaheb Dadarao, Union Minister of State for Railways assumed office in Rail Bhawan today.(Image: ANI)

Darshana Vikram Jardosh, Union Minister of State for Railways assumed office in Rail Bhawan today.(Image: ANI)