Birender Singh takes oath as a cabinet minister at Rashtrapati Bhavan. He will be in-charge of rural development, panchayati raj and drinking water and sanitation portfolios.
First-Time MP from Gautam Budh Nagar, Noida (U.P), Mahesh Sharma, sworn-in as Minister of State (Independent Charge). He will handle civil aviation and has independent charge of culture and tourism portfolios.
Olympic silver medalist in shooting and BJP lawmaker from Rajasthan, Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore, sworn-in as minister of state in information and broadcasting.
Popular playback singer and BJP parliamentarian from West Bengal's Asansol, Babul Supriyo, sworn-in. He is minister of state with charge of urban development,
housing and urban poverty alleviation.
