G M Siddheswara, Davangere MP and MoS for heavy industries also tendered his resignation. With this, Prime Minister Modi’s massive reshuffle of his ministry is now deemed complete. Minister of state for Urban Development Babul Supriyo has been assigned to the ministry of heavy industries in the same rank. Minister of state for Urban Development, Babul Supriyo has been assigned the Ministry of Heavy Industries, after being divested of his former charge. This was granted, with the understanding that the resignation would be forthcoming after Prime Minister Modi returned from his trip to Africa,” said a senior BJP leader.
Source: The Hindu July 12, 2016 15:09 UTC