Smriti Irani takes charge of Ministry of Minority Affairs, a day after Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi resigns

New Delhi: Union minister Smriti Irani on Thursday took charge of the Ministry of Minority Affairs, a day after Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi resigned from the Cabinet.

Naqvi, who held the portfolio of Minority Affairs, extended his wishes to Irani on taking the additional charge of the ministry.

केंद्रीय महिला एवं बाल विकास मंत्री श्रीमती @smritiirani जी को @MOMAIndia का अतिरिक्त प्रभार ग्रहण करने पर हार्दिक शुभकामनाएं। प्रधानमंत्री श्री @narendramodi जी के हर वर्ग के "सम्मान के साथ सशक्तिकरण" के संकल्प को आपके ऊर्जावान नेतृत्व में और मजबूती मिलेगी।@naqvimukhtar pic.twitter.com/O6aZKmesSK

— Ministry of Minority Affairs (@MOMAIndia) July 7, 2022

Best wishes to Union Minister for Women & Child Development Smt @smritiirani Ji on taking additional charge of @MOMAIndia. Her energetic & dynamic leadership will further strengthen PM Shri @narendramodi Ji’s commitment to “Development with Dignity” of all sections.@naqvimukhtar pic.twitter.com/faXZ9AIhZR

— Ministry of Minority Affairs (@MOMAIndia) July 7, 2022

“Your energetic and dynamic leadership will further strengthen PM Shri @narendramodi Ji’s commitment to ‘Development with Dignity’ of all sections,” Naqvi said in a tweet and posted pictures with Irani taking charge at the ministry.

President Ram Nath Kovind on Wednesday accepted the resignation of Naqvi, who Rajya Sabha term ends on Thursday.

Irani was assigned the charge of the Ministry of Minority Affairs, in addition to her existing portfolio of Minister for Women and Child Development.

She had thanked Modi and said that she will fulfil the given responsibility with full devotion and will continue with her resolve to serve the country through the welfare of minorities.

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