Major portfolio reallocation as Arjun Ram Meghwal takes charge of Law and Justice Ministry
18-05-2023 : In a significant development, Arjun Ram Meghwal has been appointed as the new Union Law and Justice Minister, replacing Kiren Rijiju, in a cabinet reshuffle. The announcement was made by the President’s Secretariat on Thursday. Meghwal will not only take charge of the Law and Justice Ministry but also assume the existing portfolios of Rijiju. Meanwhile, Kiren Rijiju has been assigned the Ministry of Earth Sciences.
The decision to reallocate portfolios among the ministers in the Union Council of Ministers was made by the President of India, based on the advice of the Prime Minister. The official communique stated, “The President of India, as advised by the Prime Minister, has been pleased to direct the following reallocation of portfolios among Ministers in the Union Council of Ministers, the portfolio of Ministry of Earth Sciences be assigned to Kiren Rijiju and Arjun Ram Meghwal, Minister of State be assigned the independent charge as Minister of State in the Ministry of Law and Justice in addition to his existing portfolios, in place of Shri Kiren Rijiju.”
Kiren Rijiju had assumed the role of the Law and Justice Minister on July 8, 2021. Prior to that, he had served as the Minister of State (Independent Charge) of Youth Affairs and Sports from May 2019 to July 2021.
The cabinet reshuffle aims to bring fresh perspectives and expertise to key ministries. Arjun Ram Meghwal’s appointment as the Union Law and Justice Minister signifies a new chapter in his political journey and presents an opportunity for him to contribute to the legal and judicial affairs of the country. Similarly, Kiren Rijiju’s assignment to the Ministry of Earth Sciences reflects the government’s focus on environmental and scientific matters.
The reshuffle underscores the government’s commitment to optimizing ministerial capabilities and ensuring efficient governance across various domains. It is expected that the new ministers will bring their expertise and leadership to their respective portfolios, contributing to the overall development and progress of the nation.
