The newly formed cabinet under Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to have its first meeting this evening. This comes after Modi and his team of 71 ministers were sworn in at a grand ceremony held at Rashtrapati Bhavan. The third term of Modi's government, often referred to as Modi 3.0, has retained many familiar faces while also introducing several new members. Everyone is eager to see how the portfolios will be distributed.

Key Leaders in the Modi Cabinet
Rajnath Singh (72 years old) - Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
A veteran BJP leader, Singh has taken on many roles both in the government and within the party. He is known for his ability to connect with leaders across different parties.

Amit Shah (59 years old) - Gandhinagar, Gujarat
As the previous Home Minister, Shah was instrumental in the abrogation of Article 370 and the passage of the Citizenship (Amendment) Act. He has also served as BJP President from 2014 to 2019.

JP Nadda (63 years old) - Himachal Pradesh
The current BJP President, Nadda, rose from Himachal Pradesh and has been a significant figure in the party since 2020. He is the sole representative from Himachal Pradesh in the cabinet.

Nirmala Sitharaman (64 years old)
A prominent figure in the BJP since 2006, Sitharaman has held various important positions, including the Defence Minister during the Balakot air strike.

Nitin Gadkari (67 years old) - Nagpur, Maharashtra
Gadkari is known for his swift execution of infrastructure projects as the Roads Minister since 2014.

S. Jaishankar (69 years old)
Jaishankar is expected to continue as the External Affairs Minister. He has a distinguished career in diplomacy, having served as an envoy to the US, China, and Singapore.

Shivraj Singh Chouhan (65 years old) - Vidisha, Madhya Pradesh
A grassroots leader known for his work in Madhya Pradesh, Chouhan is affectionately called 'Mama' for his women-centric policies.

Piyush Goyal (59 years old) - Mumbai North, Maharashtra
An experienced chartered accountant and investment banker, Goyal has held various ministerial roles, including Minister of Commerce and Industry.

Manohar Lal (70 years old) - Karnal, Haryana
The first BJP Chief Minister of Haryana, Manohar Lal, has been a significant RSS figure and served as BJP General Secretary of Haryana until 2004.

Dharmendra Pradhan (54 years old) - Sambalpur, Odisha
Pradhan is recognized for his successful implementation of the Ujjwala LPG scheme and the New Education Policy.

Suresh Gopi (65 years old) - Thrissur, Kerala
Despite previous electoral defeats, Gopi, a Malayalam film star, has remained dedicated to his constituency, eventually winning his seat.

Raksha Khadse (37 years old) - Raver, Maharashtra
Khadse, daughter-in-law of former BJP leader Eknath Khadse, has remained with the BJP, continuing her political journey from local governance to the national stage.

K Ram Mohan Naidu (36 years old) - Srikakulam, Andhra Pradesh
The youngest cabinet minister at 36, Naidu is a three-time MP and has been recognized for his parliamentary contributions.

Prataprao Jadhav (63 years old) - Buldhana, Maharashtra
A key figure in Shiv Sena, Jadhav has had a long political career starting from local governance to his fourth term as an MP.

Chandra Sekhar Pemmasani - Guntur, Andhra Pradesh
A first-time MP and physician, Pemmasani has notable experience in both medicine and philanthropy.

Ramnath Thakur (74 years old) - Bihar
A seasoned JDU leader, Thakur is the son of former Bihar CM Karpoori Thakur.

Rajiv Ranjan Singh (69 years old) - Munger, Bihar
A close ally of Nitish Kumar, Singh has been a prominent JDU member and a four-time MP.

Jitan Ram Manjhi (79 years old) - Gaya, Bihar
Former Bihar CM and founder of Hindustani Awam Morcha, Manjhi has a long political history.

Jitin Prasada (50 years old) - Pilibhit, Uttar Pradesh
Initially with the Congress, Prasada joined the BJP in 2021 and is currently the PWD Minister in Uttar Pradesh.

HD Kumaraswamy (64 years old) - Mandya, Karnataka
Leader of the JDS in Karnataka, Kumaraswamy has served as CM twice, known for forming strategic alliances.