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Today was Prime Minister Narendra Modi's first day in office. PM Modi held the first Cabinet meeting of his new government where the issue of bringing back the black money was discussed.
Earlier in the day Mr Modi met with leaders from other South Asian nations all of whom had been present at his swearing in yesterday. Bhutan's Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay told NDTV "the swearing in was like a mini SAARC summit".
In a 50-minute meeting with his Pakistani counterpart, Nawaz Sharif, Mr Modi reportedly stressed that Pakistan must abide by its commitment to control terrorism from its soil against India and also raised the slow pace of trial in the 26/11 Mumbai attacks.
And the Government was also involved in its share of controversy.
Hours after he raised a huge political storm by seeking a debate on the future of Article 370, union minister of state in the Prime Minister's Office and the department of personnel and training (DoPT) Jitendra Singh embarked on damage-limitation exercise, arguing that he had been "misquoted," and that the entire controversy was "baseless."
Meanwhile, Congress leader Ajay Maken has touched off a political storm with a series of tweets deriding the new Narendra Modi cabinet. In one of them, he questioned the educational qualifications of Smriti Irani, who has taken over as Human Resource Development Minister.
So as the debates continue and the new government's every move is keenly scrutinized - over 100 days and 2800 posts later, it is a wrap on this blog from the NDTV.com election team.
Here is a look at Team Modi - our best wishes to them...
Earlier in the day Mr Modi met with leaders from other South Asian nations all of whom had been present at his swearing in yesterday. Bhutan's Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay told NDTV "the swearing in was like a mini SAARC summit".
In a 50-minute meeting with his Pakistani counterpart, Nawaz Sharif, Mr Modi reportedly stressed that Pakistan must abide by its commitment to control terrorism from its soil against India and also raised the slow pace of trial in the 26/11 Mumbai attacks.
And the Government was also involved in its share of controversy.
Hours after he raised a huge political storm by seeking a debate on the future of Article 370, union minister of state in the Prime Minister's Office and the department of personnel and training (DoPT) Jitendra Singh embarked on damage-limitation exercise, arguing that he had been "misquoted," and that the entire controversy was "baseless."
Meanwhile, Congress leader Ajay Maken has touched off a political storm with a series of tweets deriding the new Narendra Modi cabinet. In one of them, he questioned the educational qualifications of Smriti Irani, who has taken over as Human Resource Development Minister.
So as the debates continue and the new government's every move is keenly scrutinized - over 100 days and 2800 posts later, it is a wrap on this blog from the NDTV.com election team.
Here is a look at Team Modi - our best wishes to them...
Thank u v much PM @narendramodi for the beautiful shawl for my grandmother. My father personally delivered it to her pic.twitter.com/QGj1qA2BQ2
- Maryam Nawaz Sharif (@MaryamNSharif) May 27, 2014 Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah speaks to NDTV on Narendra Modi-Nawaz Sharif meeting:
- It is significant that Kashmir didn't find mention in Pak PM's statement after he met Narendra Modi. We are happier with that.
- Extremely significant that Pakistan PM didn't meet Hurriyat leaders
- Nawaz Sharif has been sensitive than any other Pakistan leaders
- Clearly, we are now looking towards Narendra Modi's government to carry that process further
- Union minister Jitendra Singh's statement on Article 370 irresponsible
- Clarification from Jitendra Singh on his remark not enough
Attorney General G E Vahanvati and Solicitor General Mohan Parasaran have tendered their resignations: Sources.
- Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) May 27, 2014 Modi Government's First Cabinet Meeting
- Special Investigation team on black money constituted
- SIT on black money headed by a former Supreme Court judge Justice MB Shah
- Director Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) , Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) Deputy Governor, Union Revenue Secretary, Director of the Enforcement Directorate, Chief of Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) to be part of the SIT.
The Supreme Court had directed the Government to set up a SIT headed by former Supreme Court judge MB Shah and assisted by another former Supreme Court judge Arijit Pasayat. This SIT was to be set by May 22. The UPA Government didn't issue notification and last week asked court to extend the time by a week, which was accepted by the Court.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi Takes Charge, Back-to-Back Meetings on Day OnePrime Minister Narendra Modi left Gujarat Bhawan early on Tuesday morning for his South Block office, where he laid rose petals and bowed before a photograph of Mahatma Gandhi. He then sat at his table and signed papers.
We always were in favour of repealing Art.370,PM Narendra Modi has maintained that there should be a debate on it-Dr.Jitendra Singh,MoS,PMO
- ANI (@ANI_news) May 27, 2014
First cabinet meet begins at South Block as PM Narendra Modi arrives pic.twitter.com/lGD8ZJrXtv
- ANI (@ANI_news) May 27, 2014PM Narendra Modi arrives at South Block for the cabinet meet pic.twitter.com/QMBLF6Byny
- ANI (@ANI_news) May 27, 2014
Pakistan PM Nawaz Sharif:
- Very pleased to be in New Delhi at the invitation of Mr Modi
- Yesterday, I attended his oath-taking ceremony
- Had a good, constructive meeting with Mr Modi... it was held in a cordial atmosphere
- Both are at the beginning of our tenure with a clear mandate
- I told him that I intend to pick up the threads from the 1999 meeting with PM Vajpayee
- Together we should rid the region of instability
- Accusations and counter-accusations will not be productive
- Want people to overcome the legacy of mistrust and misgivings
- Need more people-to-people exchanges
- We agreed that the two Foreign Secretaries should meet
What is Keeping PM Narendra Modi Busy on Day OneNarendra Modi's first day as Prime Minister was packed with a series of top level meetings, including those with South Asian leaders who came for his swearing-in ceremony. He will also meet his 45-member team of ministers today for the first time.
Foreign Secretary on PM Modi's meeting with SAARC leaders:
- PM Narendra Modi today had good and substantive meetings with all 8 leaders who are visiting India
- All SAARC leaders invited the PM to visit. He accepted. The dates have to be worked out.
- Good to see that all eight leaders graciously came and joined us. PM said their presence enriched our celebration
- In meeting with Karzai, PM Modi thanked Afghan National Secuirty Forces for the help during the attack on the Indian consulate in Herat
- PM Modi recalled the unique relationship India shared with Mauritius during his meeting with PM Ramgoolam
- With his meeting with PM Koirala, PM Modi noted that Nepal was a deeply valued, old friend with whom India shared history, geography
- During meeting with Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa, PM urged him to expedite process of reconciliation which meets the aspirations of the Tamil population... There was an invitation to visit (Sri Lanka), all leaders invited, invites accepted... PM Modi, President Rajapaksa agreed to address the issue of fishermen on both the sides
- In meeting with Pakistan PM Nawaz Sharif, PM Narendra Modi underlined our concerns relating to terrorism... PM Modi conveyed to PM Nawaz Sharif that Pakistan must ensure speedy trial in 26/11 Mumbai attack case... PM underlined that Pakistan must abide by its commitment to prevent its territory from being used for terror
Q&A with journalists PM Modi's meeting with Nawaz Sharif:
- Foreign Secretaries will meet and then we will see how best to take this forward
- I can't share a record of discussions... Many things have been discussed - they spoke on terrorism. Don't want to say more than that
- The Foreign Secretaries are going to be in touch to see the best way forward
- There was a discussion on trade and we noticed that we were ready to normalise trade and market relations and both PMs expressed the desire to do this as early as possible
- See, we want peaceful and friendly relations with Pakistan. However, for such relations, it is important that terror and violence is brought to an end
Ex-Pakistan Foreign Minister Hina Rabbani Khar to NDTV:
- "In South Asia, personality and peronal relationships have a bigger role to play... Modi's warm welcome has put an end to negative voices from here"
- "Modi has a thumping majority, Nawaz Sharif a simple majority... there is a real chance here to resolve core issues and for that it's important to build an atmosphere"
- "Trade is the way forward... when we invest in each other's countries, its strengthening peace... peace should be irreversible and peace talks should not be derailed by a single incident"
- "It's important that we do not get bogged down by war mongerers... there is no challenge for the two leaders... if they chose to show leadership, problems can be resolved"
After meeting Atalji going to meet Shri Advaniji and seek his blessings before starting my new innings as Union Minister for Home Affairs.
- Rajnath Singh (@BJPRajnathSingh) May 27, 2014
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Important to realize there is no moral equivalence. Indian terrorist groups have never attacked Pakistan. Positive action must start there.
- Shashi Tharoor (@ShashiTharoor) May 27, 2014
Full-Time Defence Minister To Be Named in a 'Couple of Weeks': Arun JaitleyFinance Minister Arun Jaitley, who has been handed additional charge of the important Defence portfolio in the Narendra Modi government, said on Tuesday that he expects a full-time Defence Minister to be named in a "couple of weeks."
Delhi: Prime Minister of Pakistan Nawaz Sharif to address a press conference shortly pic.twitter.com/qr798M9cem
- ANI (@ANI_news) May 27, 2014Delhi: Pakistan PM Nawaz Sharif at Former Indian Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee's residence pic.twitter.com/4Rd568EfJc
- ANI (@ANI_news) May 27, 2014
In Meeting With Nawaz Sharif, PM Narendra Modi Raises Terror, 26/11 AttacksPrime Minister Narendra Modi is meeting his Pakistani counterpart Nawaz Sharif as part of a series of bilateral meetings with South Asian leaders who witnessed his inauguration on Monday.
Delhi: PM Narendra Modi meets Speaker of Bangladesh Dr. Shirin Sharmin Chaudhury at Hyderabad House pic.twitter.com/AJc4ebGFvK
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Rajnath Singh will take chrage of the Home Ministry on May 29
Going to meet Shri Atalji at his residence to take his blessings.
- Rajnath Singh (@BJPRajnathSingh) May 27, 2014Delhi: Prime Minister of Pakistan Nawaz Sharif leaves Hyderabad House after meeting PM Narendra Modi pic.twitter.com/CnPmjmn0OY
- ANI (@ANI_news) May 27, 2014PM Shri Narendra Modi's initiative to invite neighbouring heads of states shall usher in a new era of peace and development in the region.
- ShivrajSingh Chouhan (@ChouhanShivraj) May 27, 2014Instead of having strained relations and suspicions amongst nations, this step shall lead to growth of friendship and trust.
- ShivrajSingh Chouhan (@ChouhanShivraj) May 27, 2014 Arun Jaitley to NDTV after taking charge as Defence Minister:
- MoD (Ministry of Defence) is an additional charge till alternative arrangement is made
- Should get a full-time ministerial head in a couple of weeks
- Will spend considerable time
- Security of India is of vital importance
- Support to our armed forces and equipment support is going to be priority area
- Expediting procurement is a priority area
- My heart goes out to the pilot and his family. Matter of great concern (today's accident)... Offer my condolences
- Raising the cap of FDI in defence from the current 26 per cent has already come up for discussion in the finance ministry. 26 per cent was decided when Mr Vajpayee was in power
- I firmly believe that there should be no controversy on appointment of the person concerned. Some comments may have been made as regards the procedure of a person's appointment but there should be no reflection on the person concerned (on the appointment of the Army Chief by previous government)
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With Narendra Modi taking over as prime minister, a host of expectations, recommendations and advice is pouring in for the BJP leader from overseas Indians.
With Narendra Modi taking over as prime minister, a host of expectations, recommendations and advice is pouring in for the BJP leader from overseas Indians.
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Delhi: Arun Jaitley takes charge as the Defence Minister pic.twitter.com/OkjtrPUbZp
- ANI (@ANI_news) May 27, 2014
Great Expectations As Narendra Modi, Nawaz Sharif MeetPrime Minister Narendra Modi is meeting his Pakistani counterpart Nawaz Sharif as part of a series of bilateral meetings with South Asian leaders who witnessed his inauguration on Monday.
(1/2) Nawaz Sharif ke saath saath Sarabjit, Hemant Karkare, Vijyant Thapar, Vijay Salaskar , Hemraj aur Kargil .. (contd) ..
- Rajeev Shukla (@ShuklaRajiv) May 27, 2014(2/2) .. (contd).. Kargil ke anya shaheedon ke pariwaron ko bhi shapath samaroh mein bulaana chaiye tha.
- Rajeev Shukla (@ShuklaRajiv) May 27, 2014
Delhi: Prakash Javadekar takes charge as MoS, Information and Broadcasting (Independent Charge) pic.twitter.com/oZ46l6KvFG
- ANI (@ANI_news) May 27, 2014
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Council of Ministers: The Complete List Prime Minister Narendra Modi: Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions Department of Atomic Energy Department of Space. All important policy issues and all other portfolios not allocated to any Minister.
CABINET MINISTERS
1. Rajnath Singh: Home Affairs
2. Sushma Swaraj: External Affairs, Overseas Indian Affairs
3. Arun Jaitley: Finance, Corporate Affairs, Defence
4. M Venkaiah Naidu: Urban Development Housing, Urban Poverty Alleviation, Parliamentary Affairs
5. Nitin Gadkari: Road Transport, Highways Shipping
6. D V Sadananda Gowda: Railways
7. Uma Bharti: Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation
8. Dr Najma A Heptulla: Minority Affairs
9. Gopinath Munde: Rural Development, Panchayati Raj, Drinking Water and Sanitation
10. Ram Vilas Paswan: Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution
11. Kalraj Mishra: Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises
12. Maneka Gandhi: Women and Child Development
13. Ananth Kumar: Chemicals and Fertilizers
14. Ravi Shankar Prasad: Communications and Information Technology, Law and Justice
15. Ashok Gajapathi Raju Pusapati: Civil Aviation
16. Anant Geete: Heavy Industries and Public Enterprises
17. Harsimrat Kaur Badal: Food Processing Industries
18. Narendra Singh Tomar: Mines Steel Labour and Employment
19. Jual Oram: Tribal Affairs
20. Radha Mohan Singh: Agriculture
21. Thaawar Chand Gehlot: Social Justice and Empowerment
22. Smriti Irani: Human Resource Development
23. Dr Harsh Vardhan: Health and Family Welfare
MINISTERS OF STATE
1. General VK Singh: Development of North Eastern Region (Independent Charge), External Affairs, Overseas Indian Affairs
2. Inderjit Singh Rao: Planning (Independent Charge), Statistics and Programme Implementation (Independent Charge), Defence
3. Santosh Kumar Gangwar: Textiles (Independent Charge), Parliamentary Affairs, Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation
4. Shripad Yesso Naik: Culture (Independent Charge), Tourism (Independent Charge)
5. Dharmendra Pradhan: Petroleum and Natural Gas (Independent Charge)
6. Sarbananda Sonowal: Skill Development, Entrepreneurship, Youth Affairs and Sports (Independent Charge)
7. Prakash Javadekar: Information and Broadcasting (Independent Charge) Environment, Forest and Climate Change, (Independent Charge) Parliamentary Affairs
8. Piyush Goyal: Power (Independent Charge), Coal (Independent Charge), New and Renewable Energy (Independent Charge)
9. Jitendra Singh: Science and Technology (Independent Charge) Earth Sciences (Independent Charge) Prime Minister Office Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions Department of Atomic Energy, Department of Space
10. Nirmala Sitharaman: Commerce and Industry (Independent Charge), Finance Corporate Affairs
11. GM Siddeshwara: Civil Aviation
12. Manoj Sinha: Railways
13. Nihalchand: Chemicals and Fertilizers
14. Upendra Kushwaha: Rural Development Panchayati Raj Drinking Water and Sanitation
15. Radhakrishnan P: Heavy Industries and Public Enterprises
16. Kiren Rijiju: Home Affairs
17. Krishan Pal: Road Transport and Highways Shipping
18. Dr Sanjeev Kumar Balyan: Agriculture, Food Processing Industries
19. Mansukhbhai Dhanjibhai Vasava: Tribal Affairs
20. Raosaheb Dadarao Danve: Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution
21. Vishnu Deo Sai: Mines, Steel, Labour and Employment
22. Sudarshan Bhagat: Social Justice and Empowerment
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UPA has been very unjust towards aspirations of the Bihari people. 5 ministers in GOI will reverse this & ensure justice to Bihar.
- Shahnawaz Hussain (@ShahnawazBJP) May 27, 2014Delhi: Prime Minister of Nepal Sushil Koirala meets PM Narendra Modi at Hyderabad House pic.twitter.com/xLw3iSJNVb
- ANI (@ANI_news) May 27, 2014
PM Narendra Modi's Diplomatic Push: Meeting With Nawaz Sharif SoonPrime Minister Narendra Modi held a series of bilateral meetings with South Asian leaders who witnessed his inauguration on Monday. In a short while from now, he will meet his Pakistani counterpart Nawaz Sharif.
Now that the bitterly fought elections are over, we all need to look beyond pettiness, parochial squabbles. Think big; make it large.
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