Cabinet Committee on Political Affairs

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The Cabinet Committee on Political Affairs of the Central Government of India deals with problems related to Centre-State relations, considers economic and political issues that require a broader perspective, and handles foreign affairs that do not have internal or external security implications. [1] [2] It is also known as 'super cabinet,' as it consists of most of the most important Cabinet ministers.[ citation needed ]

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The Cabinet Committee on Political Affairs—like all other Cabinet Committees of the Government of India—is extra-constitutional. [3] It is chaired by the Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi, and was reconstituted by him according to the Government of India (Transaction of Business) Rules, 1961 [4] shortly after his party's victory in the 2019 general election.

Members

The Prime Minister of India can select and dismiss members of Cabinet Committees as he sees fit. As of July 2024, the committee consists of the following members: [5]

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Explained: Cabinet Committees". Civilsdaily. 7 June 2019. Retrieved 5 September 2020.
  2. ↑ "Government of India (Transaction of Business) Rules, 1961" (PDF). Cabinet Secretariat, Government of India. Retrieved 6 September 2020.
  3. ↑ "CABINET COMMITTEES". Manifest IAS. MANIFEST IAS - Best IAS Coaching. 9 January 2020. Retrieved 5 September 2020.
  4. ↑ "Reconstitution of Cabinet Committees- 2019-revised". Press Information Bureau. Government of India. 6 June 2019. Retrieved 5 September 2020.
  5. ↑ "Cabinet Committees" (PDF). Cabinet Secretariat. Retrieved 30 April 2025.


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