Shivraj Singh Chouhan, Ram Mohan Naidu and more: Who all are first-timers in Modi 3.0 Cabinet?

Fromchief minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan to Telangana's Bandi Sanjay Kumar,Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi 3.0 Cabinet introduced a wave of new faces as council of ministers. Here's a glimpse at the first-timers in Modi's cabinet:

1. Jitin Prasada, BJP: Former UPA minister and youth icon, Prasada brings a wealth of political experience from his tenure with the Indian Youth Congress to his recent shift to the BJP.He defeatedSamajwadi Party’s Bhagwat Saran Gangwar fromPilibhit Lok Sabha constituency.

2. Shivraj Singh Chouhan, BJP: Madhya Pradesh's longest-serving CM steps onto the national stage.He was elected a Member of Parliament for the first time in the 10th Lok Sabha from Vidisha Constituency.

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3. Suresh Gopi, BJP: Renowned Malayalam cinema legend turned politician, Gopi's journey from the silver screen to the political arena culminates in a major win from Thrissur, Keralain the recent polls.

4. ML Khattar, BJP: Former Haryana CM hastransitioned from state to national politics. Khattar submitted his resignation to Haryana Governor Bandaru Dattatreya on 12 March 2024.

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5. Raksha Khadse, BJP: Maharashtra's rising star, Khadse's familial ties and grassroots connect position her as a formidable force in the state's politics.

6. Bandi Sanjay Kumar, BJP: Telangana's fiery politician's elevation is a start of NDA's strategic move to strengthen BJP's presence in the southern state.

7. Harsh Malhotra, BJP: Malhotra clinched victory from the Jamnapaar east Delhi seat against Aam Aadmi Party’s Kuldeep Kumar.

8. Ravneet Singh Bittu, BJP: Even after a recent electoral setback from the Ludhiana seat in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, Bittu's inclusion seems to indicate BJP's commitment to form a stronghold in Punjab.

9. Sanjay Seth, BJP: Hailing from Jharkhand, Seth was the BJP MP from Ranchi.

10. Chandra Sekhar Pemmasani, TDP: Andhra's wealthiest MP, Pemmasani's entry into the Union Council of Ministers added a new dimension to regional representation of the state at centre.

12. Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu, TDP: A youthful addition from Andhra Pradesh, Kinjarapu's parliamentary experience make him a promising inclusion in the cabinet.He is a three-time MP from Srikakulam Lok Sabha constituency.

13. Lalan Singh, JD(U): Bihar's stalwart, Singh's long-standing association with state politics bring a seasoned perspective to the national stage.

14. Ramnath Thakur, JD(U): The 69-year-old is a four-term MP and former national president of the JD(U). He was also the chief minister of Bihar. Bihar has this time several demands from Centre for the welfare of the state.

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15. Pratap Rao Jadhav,Shiv Sena: Maharashtra's veteran leader, Jadhav's return shows Shiv Sena's renewed focus on central politics.

16. Jayant Chaudhary, RJD: Uttar Pradesh's Rajya Sabha MP, Chaudhary's alignment with the NDA is an important political realignment in the state.Chaudhary's Rashtriya Lok Dal formally joined the NDAon March 01, 2024.

17. HD Kumaraswamy, JDS: Karnataka's former CM, Kumaraswamy's entry into the central government is JDS's efforts to expand its footprint beyond state boundaries.

18. Chirag Paswan, LJP: Bihar's young leader, Paswan's inclusion comes after LJP won five Lok Sabha seats.

19. Jitan Ram Manjhi (Hindustani Awam Morcha): Bihar's former CM, Manjhi's return to power is HAM's continued relevance in politics. Manjhi was the 23rd Chief Minister of Bihar.

The first-timers also include Kamlesh Paswan, Sukanta Majumder, Durga Das Uikey, Raj Bhushan Chaudhary, Satish Dubey, Sanjay Seth, C R Paatil, Bhagirath Chaudhary, Harsh Malhotra, V Somanna, Savitri Thakur (UP), Prataprao Jadhav, George Kurian, Kirti Vardhan Singh, Tokhan Sahu, Bhupathi Raju Srinivasa Varma, Nimuben Bambhniya, Murlidhar Mohol, Pabitra Margherita and Bandi Sanjay Kumar.

(With inputs from agencies)