In 1996, his father, Kinjarapu Yerran Naidu, held the title of youngest cabinet minister in the Union. Now, 28 years later, K Ram Mohan Naidu has surpassed his father's record by becoming the NDA government's youngest cabinet minister.

In 1996, his father, Kinjarapu Yerran Naidu, held the title of youngest cabinet minister in the Union. Now, 28 years later, K Ram Mohan Naidu has surpassed his father's record by becoming the NDA government's youngest cabinet minister. But who is he? Ram Mohan Naidu, an electrical engineer from the Purdue University, and a 2020 Sansad Ratna Award winner, was sworn in as a cabinet minister in the Prime Minister Narendra Modi government on Sunday (June 9) in New Delhi. Ram Mohan Naidu, the 36-year-old leader of the Telugu Desam Party (TDP), led by Chandrababu Naidu, is the Member of Parliament from the state of Andhra Pradesh. The TDP won 16 of the 25 parliamentary seats in the state. In the 2024 general elections, Ram Mohan Naidu, who has served two terms as MP from the Srikakulam Lok Sabha constituency, defeated Tilak Perada of the YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) by a margin of 3.2 lakh votes to win the seat for a third consecutive term. Also read: Modi takes oath, becomes prime minister for a historic third term Born on December 18, 1987, Ram Mohan Naidu is the son of Kinjarapu Yerran Naidu, a former Union Minister and senior TDP leader who was also the youngest minister in then prime minister Deve Gowda's 1996 Cabinet. Yerran Naidu, also called "Yerranna," joined the Union Front Government in 1996 and served in the cabinets of former prime ministers Deve Gowda and IK Gujral after becoming a minister at the age of 39. (With inputs from agencies)

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Senior BJP leader Arun Jaitley, who opted out of the new government at the Centre, on Thursday congratulated Narendra <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-general-elections-2019/narendra-modi-takes-oath-as-prime-minister-for-second-time-222847">Modi for taking oath as Prime Minister for a second consecutive term</a>.

In a post on Twitter, Jaitley, who was the Finance Minister in the first Modi regime, stated that India is moving steadfast&nbsp;on the path of progress under the leadership of Prime Minister Modi.

"Congratulations to Narendra Modi ji on taking oath for the second time as the Prime Minister of India. I wish the very best to all the members inducted in the Union Council of Ministers. India is moving steadfast on the path of progress under the leadership of PM Narendra Modi ji," he tweeted.

Jaitley had previously written to the Prime Minister saying that <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/pm-modi-to-visit-arun-jaitley-shortly-may-ask-to-reconsider-his-decision-222585">he would like to keep out of the new cabinet</a>, citing his health condition.

"I am writing to you to formally request you that I should be allowed a reasonable time for myself, my treatment and my health and, therefore, not be a part of any responsibility, for the present, in the new government," Jaitley wrote in a letter to the Prime Minister.

The 66-year-old BJP leader, who was absent from Friday's Union Cabinet meeting, said he would "<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/great-honour-to-be-part-of-govt-will-keep-away-this-time-arun-jaitley-in-letter-to-pm-222463">undertake any work informally to support the government</a> or the party".

Jaitley, owing to his health, was not seen at the victory celebrations at the BJP headquarters after the party stormed to power with a massive mandate on 303 seats.

He has not been seen in public in the last few days, however, Jaitley did take a meeting of top Finance Ministry officials at his residence recently.

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Senior BJP leader Arun Jaitley, who opted out of the new government at the Centre, on Thursday congratulated Narendra Modi for taking oath as Prime Minister for a second consecutive term.

Senior BJP leader Arun Jaitley, who opted out of the new government at the Centre, on Thursday congratulated Narendra Modi for taking oath as Prime Minister for a second consecutive term. In a post on Twitter, Jaitley, who was the Finance Minister in the first Modi regime, stated that India is moving steadfast on the path of progress under the leadership of Prime Minister Modi. "Congratulations to Narendra Modi ji on taking oath for the second time as the Prime Minister of India. I wish the very best to all the members inducted in the Union Council of Ministers. India is moving steadfast on the path of progress under the leadership of PM Narendra Modi ji," he tweeted. Jaitley had previously written to the Prime Minister saying that he would like to keep out of the new cabinet, citing his health condition. "I am writing to you to formally request you that I should be allowed a reasonable time for myself, my treatment and my health and, therefore, not be a part of any responsibility, for the present, in the new government," Jaitley wrote in a letter to the Prime Minister. The 66-year-old BJP leader, who was absent from Friday's Union Cabinet meeting, said he would "undertake any work informally to support the government or the party". Jaitley, owing to his health, was not seen at the victory celebrations at the BJP headquarters after the party stormed to power with a massive mandate on 303 seats. He has not been seen in public in the last few days, however, Jaitley did take a meeting of top Finance Ministry officials at his residence recently. Watch: 'Allow me reasonable time for myself', says Arun Jatiley ×

India steadfast on path of progress under Modi: Arun Jaitley

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's oath-taking ceremony for the second consecutive term will be held on May 30, 2019, at Rashtrapati Bhawan, New Delhi. President of India, Ram Nath Kovind will administer the oath of office and secrecy to the Prime Minister and other members of the Union Council.

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