Tuesday, 14 March 2017

Arun Jaitley takes over as Defence Minister

Ministry of Defence
14-March, 2017 15:24 IST
Shri Arun Jaitley took over additional charge as Defence Minister, here today. On his arrival at the Ministry of Defence in South Block, Shri Jaitley was received by Minister of State for Defence Dr. Subhash Bhamre, Defence Secretary Shri G Mohan Kumar and other senior officials.

President's Secretariat
13-March, 2017 15:59 IST
The President of India, as advised by the Prime Minister, has accepted the resignation of Shri Manohar Parrikar, from the Council of Ministers, with immediate effect, under clause (2) of Article 75 of the Constitution.
Further, as advised by the Prime Minister, the President has directed that Shri Arun Jaitely, Cabinet Minister, shall be assigned the charge of the Ministry of Defence, in addition to his existing portfolios.
Courtesy: www.pib.nic.in

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