BJP Reshuffle Done, Nitin Nabin Gets New Team: Is PM Modi's Cabinet Rejig Next?

News india BJP Reshuffle Done, Nitin Nabin Gets New Team: Is PM Modi's Cabinet Rejig Next?Last Updated:August 17, 2026, 16:55 ISTWith the BJP's organisational rejig now in place, attention has shifted to PM Modi's Council of Ministers and whether a Union Cabinet reshuffle could be next.Rapid ReadSummarized by AI.+Got Question about the News?Several developments in recent months have fuelled speculation about a possible Cabinet rejig.Several developments in recent months have fuelled speculation about a possible Cabinet rejig.The much-anticipated BJP organisational reshuffle was announced on Monday, giving party president Nitin Nabin a new team as the BJP prepares for crucial state elections in the coming months.With the organisational rejig now in place, attention has shifted to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Council of Ministers and whether a Union Cabinet reshuffle could be next. The Modi government has completed more than two years of its third term.Recommended StoriesBRICS Summit 2026: Here Are The 5 Biggest Takeaways From The Historic New Delhi EditionUttarakhand’s Road Safety Crisis: 775 Killed In Accidents In First 7 Months This YearAdult Film Star, Audi & Arms: Viral Video Raises Fresh Questions Over Odisha's Rourkela Circuit HouseWoman Dies Nearly Six Months After Love Marriage, Husband Held Over Rs 30 Lakh & SUV Dowry DemandReliable sources had earlier told CNN-News18 that a Cabinet reshuffle was unlikely before the conclusion of the crucial Monsoon Session of Parliament in August. If undertaken, any reshuffle was expected to take place only after the session.Several developments in recent months have fuelled speculation about a possible Cabinet rejig.Last month, Dharmendra Pradhan resigned as Union Education Minister, following which Pralhad Joshi was given additional charge of the ministry. Ravneet Singh Bittu also stepped down as Union Minister of State for Railways and Food Processing Industries on July 24, after his Rajya Sabha term ended. Meanwhile, Union Minister of State for Minority Affairs and Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying George Kurian resigned after the completion of his Rajya Sabha term in June 2026.The BJP has also recently assigned key organisational responsibilities to serving ministers. Minister of State Harsh Malhotra was appointed Delhi BJP president, while Minister of State Pankaj Chaudhary was named chief of the party’s Uttar Pradesh unit. Union Minister Piyush Goyal has now been appointed the BJP’s national treasurer.These developments have added to speculation over whether the government could make changes to the Council of Ministers following the BJP’s organisational overhaul.During his second term, Prime Minister Narendra Modi carried out a major Cabinet reshuffle within two years of taking office.Ramdas Athawale Hints At Cabinet ReshuffleAdding to the speculation, Union Minister and Republican Party of India (A) chief Ramdas Athawale said that a Union Cabinet reshuffle could take place “very soon".Athawale said new faces from the BJP and its ally NCP could be inducted into the Union government as part of the exercise.The Union Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment also expressed his desire for the Sharad Pawar-led NCP (SP) to join the ruling NDA, saying this would strengthen the government’s development efforts.Athawale suggested that the NCP (SP)’s eight MPs should join the NDA if Sharad Pawar agrees to the move.BJP’s New Team Under Nitin NabinThe BJP on Monday announced its new national team under president Nitin Nabin, appointing 13 national vice presidents.The list includes Ram Madhav, Lok Sabha MP D Purandeshwari and former Uttarakhand chief minister Tirath Singh Rawat. Former Rajasthan chief minister Vasundhara Raje Scindia, Baijayant Jay Panda and Rekha Verma have also been retained as national vice presidents.Union Minister Piyush Goyal has been appointed national treasurer.The BJP has retained BL Santhosh as national general secretary (organisation). Former Union minister Smriti Irani and former Tripura chief minister Biplab Kumar Deb have joined the party’s team of eight national general secretaries.Vinod Tawde and Sunil Bansal are the only two national general secretaries retained in the new team.The party has also brought several new faces into its 16-member national secretaries’ team, including K Kavita Patidar, K Surendran, Sandeep Pathak and Manoj Tigga.The organisational changes come ahead of a series of important state elections and are being seen as an effort to strengthen the BJP’s organisational machinery and prepare the party for the electoral battles ahead.With the BJP’s new organisational team now in place, the focus is likely to shift to the Modi government’s next moves and whether the expected Cabinet changes will follow.News18 NewsletterHandpicked stories, in your inboxA newsletter with the best of our journalismQuick AnswersPowered byAsk News18A Union Cabinet reshuffle could happen before state elections, as the BJP is expected to focus on younger leadership, electoral balance, and stronger representation from poll-bound states. The entire exercise is being undertaken with upcoming state elections and NDA allies in mind.Powered byAsk News18About the AuthorSaurabh VermaChief Sub-EditorSaurabh Verma is a Chief Sub-Editor at News18.com, specializing in Indian politics, national current affairs, and breaking global news. With years of experience tracking power shifts, election strateg...Read MoreLocation : First Published:August 17, 2026, 16:55 ISTDisclaimer: Comments reflect users’ views, not News18’s. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.Loading comments...Read More