Dialogue with JC: 'Jaitley third power centre in Modi govt'

New Delhi: What is the Inside Story of the Portfolio Allocation? What are the challenges of the new ministers? What are the equations behind the reshuffle? These were the questions that Jagdeesh Chandra, CEO Zee Regional, Zee Hindustan and DNA answered in his exclusive analysis this week on A DIALOGUE WITH JC.

He said that all the loyalists of Modi and Shah who met the parameters were promoted and non performers were relieved. According to Chandra, New India has now taken over the Achchhe Din slogan. He also said that Arun Jaitley is the third power centre in Modi Government and his strategic advice was also taken in the reshuffle. However he also said that falling GDP is a big challenge in front of Jaitley.

Speaking on the political assignments of many ministers he said that they would not be any hassle for Dharmendra Pradhan and JP Nadda. Of the six women cabinet ministers Chandra said that Smiriti Irani’s future is bright in the politics of Uttar Pradesh. Chandra also called the decisions of Modi and Shah surprising and out of the box.

Commenting on the alleged average performer in Commerce Ministry, Nirmala Sitharaman, he said there were two big challenges in front of her. She would have to tackle with the infiltration by Pakistani and Chinese side. He expressed hope that she would be successful as a woman Defense Minister after Indira Gandhi. Chandra also declined the rumour that Rajnath’s name was also proposed for the new Defense Minister at any stage.

Chandra also answered the questions asked on Nitin Gadkari’s new responsibilities on cleaning Ganga. He also dwelled upon Dharmendra Pradhan’s new assignment of Skill Development. He also answered the question on challenges before Piyush Goel, Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi, Rajyawardhan Singh Rathore and Arjun Meghwal. According to Chandra increasing Exports would be a big responsibility in front of Suresh Prabhu.

Concluding his review, Chandra also sidelined the speculations on any leadership change in Rajasthan, Madhaya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh before respective state elections.