A three-term Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh continues to exert his influence in state governance even after stepping down. Shivraj Singh Chouhan has now joined PM Modi's cabinet.
The two-term Chief Minister of Haryana stepped down in March 2024. He has been inducted into PM Modi's new cabinet.
He governed Uttar Pradesh as CM and held a ministerial position in the Vajpayee Government. Singh was the Defence Minister in last government and has again been inducted in the cabinet by PM Modi.
Former Chief Minister of Assam, served as a Cabinet Minister of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways in PM Modi's last cabinet.
A brief-serving Chief Minister of Bihar will now contribute to nation from his ministerial position after holding various roles in the Bihar government.
Former Chief Minister of Karnataka is a new face in PM Modi's cabinet. He is from the Janata Dal (Secular) party.