PM Modi arrives for swearing-in ceremony at Rashtrapati Bhavan

September 03, 2017 10:32

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has arrived at Rashtrapati Bhavan for the swearing-in ceremony.

Nine new members will be inducted in the Union Council of Ministers.

While carrying out the reshuffle, Modi is likely to keep an eye on upcoming state elections in Himachal Pradesh, Gujarat and Karnataka and his party's re-election bid in 2019.

After assuming office in May 2014, Modi expanded his council of ministers twice--first on November 9, 2014 and then on July 5, 2016.

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