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THE MODI SARKAR

SIZE OF THE NEW MINISTRY

The Union government can accommodate 81 ministers; 72 slots have been filled

TERM 1.0

2014-2019

Initial strength

46 (24)

Post expansion

76 (27)

TERM 2.0

2019-24

Initial strength

58 (25)

Post expansion

78 (25)

TERM 3.0

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