PM Modi to be sworn in on May 30, speculation over allocation of ministries

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his council of ministers will take oath of office at 7 pm on May 30, the Rashtrapati Bhavan said on Sunday.

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) president Amit Shah is likely to get a prime slot in the council of ministers, Business Standard reported last week. Shah, who has debuted in the Lok Sabha, could join the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) of the second Modi government, sources said. Apart from the prime minister, the CCS comprises the top four of the government – defence, home, external affairs and finance ministers.

Jaitley met the top officers