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Modi Cabinet Reshuffle Set for 12 Ministerial Changes, Sources Say
The government is preparing a significant cabinet restructuring that will affect a dozen ministerial positions, with considerations including age, coalition dynamics, and upcoming state elections. The reshuffle is also being calibrated with an eye toward the 2029 general elections.
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The Modi government is working on a substantial cabinet reshuffle involving approximately 12 ministerial berths, according to sources familiar with the planning. The restructuring comes following recent developments within the ruling BJP and its realignment of coalition partners.
Several factors are driving the reshuffled composition. Age profiles of existing ministers have emerged as a key consideration, with the government assessing the longevity and vitality of its ministerial team. The addition of new coalition allies to the government structure has also necessitated portfolio adjustments and the accommodation of representatives from partner parties.
Upcoming elections in key states, particularly Uttar Pradesh and Punjab, are influencing which ministers take up enhanced roles or exit the cabinet. These states hold significant political weight, and the government is calibrating ministerial assignments to strengthen its organizational presence ahead of these electoral contests.
Beyond immediate state-level considerations, sources indicate that the reshuffle is also being designed with longer-term strategic planning in view. The 2029 Lok Sabha elections, still several years away, are factoring into decisions about which ministers are positioned for sustained influence and organizational strength in the lead-up to that general election.