Nadda will replace Dr Harsh Vardhan
As part of PM Narendra Modi’s Cabinet reshuffle/ expansion over the weekend, Dr Harsh Vardhan has made way for JP Nadda. The former was shifted to the relatively low profile Science and Technology, Earth Sciences portfolio but political observers say the lighter profile will allow him to take a more active role in the BJP’s Delhi Assembly campaign as elections are due to be held early next year.
Nadda, born December 2, 1960) is a Rajya Sabha MP from Himachal Pradesh and was the former member of Himachal legislative assembly and a member. More recently, he is believed to be behind the removal of Sanjiv Chaturvedi from the post of chief vigilance officer (CVO), AIIMS.
EP News Bureau – Mumbai