New Delhi: In a significant development, Union Minister and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) President, Jagat Prakash Nadda, has been appointed as the Leader of the House in the Rajya Sabha. This crucial role was previously held by Union Minister Piyush Goyal, who recently emerged victorious in the Lok Sabha elections and subsequently took oath as a Member of Parliament (MP) in the Lower House.
Nadda’s Expanding Portfolio
JP Nadda, who has been at the helm of the BJP, now juggles three key responsibilities. Not only does he continue to serve as the party’s national president, but he has also assumed the mantle of Leader of the House in the Rajya Sabha. Additionally, Nadda was recently inducted into the Union Cabinet following the 2024 Lok Sabha election results. As part of this expansion, he now oversees the Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers.
Piyush Goyal’s Transition
In the previous term under Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Minister Piyush Goyal effectively led the Rajya Sabha as the Leader of the House. However, Goyal’s electoral victory from the North Mumbai constituency in the Lok Sabha elections necessitated a transition. On Monday, he was sworn in as a Lok Sabha MP and secured a place in the Modi Cabinet 3.0.
Speculation Surrounding Nadda’s Party Role
Since assuming ministerial responsibilities, speculation has been rife about JP Nadda’s future as BJP President. With his new role as Leader of the House in the Rajya Sabha, these speculations have intensified. Many believe that Nadda may soon relinquish the party president’s chair, paving the way for a fresh face to lead the BJP.
In the spirit of cooperation, Congress leader Jairam Ramesh urged Nadda to consider accommodating the views of the opposition in the Upper House. As the political landscape evolves, all eyes remain on Nadda’s dual roles and the potential changes within the BJP leadership.
