Out of the 77 Ministers in the Council of Ministers, 48 are from non-upper caste backgroundsThe massive redrawing of the government in Wednesday’s Cabinet expansion has the seeds of the political battle lines over which the 2024 elections will be fought. Out of the 77 Ministers in the Council of Ministers therefore, 48 are from non-upper caste backgrounds. Currently, the government has 14 Ministers from the State and today’s seven inclusions have three OBC Ministers, three Scheduled Caste and only one Brahmin Minister. Also read: List of Ministers and their portfolios in Narendra Modi's cabinetAn interesting point in the reshuffle are the inclusions from Maharashtra. While much had already changed under Mr. Modi’s leadership of the NDA, this rejig is a more comprehensive passing of an era.

Source: The Hindu July 07, 2021 16:41 UTC