What are your views on nirmala sitaraman as the new. And, hence, this promotion of a young politician known for her impeccable personal integrity, honesty and no nonsense attitude towards work is more than based on performance. They have only one child a daughter named parakala vangmayi. Nirmala sitharaman is married to parakala prabhakar, a ph. Can nirmala sitharaman be a gamechanger for defence ministry. Britains prime minister theresa may has visited delhi to pave the way for the uks first postbrexit trade deal.
Easing things slightly for a billion plus indian under lockdown, the finance minister, nirmala sitharaman announced a few tax compliance related relief measures. It is a case where a minister performs well and earns a higher responsibility for herself. Commerce and industry minister nirmala sitharaman on monday indicated that startups may get additional tax benefits in the upcoming budget, which is scheduled to be unveiled on february 1, 2017. Also stay updated with top and breaking news on nirmala sitharaman. Seeing beyond the illusion of a personal self as a.
Sitharaman was born into a middleclass tamilbrahmin family who spent her childhood in different parts of tamil nadu due to her fathers transferable job in the indian railways. Nirmala sitharaman horoscope by date of birth horoscope of. Vitt mantriminister of finance and corporate affairs minister of defence 3 september 2017 30 may 2019 minister of state independent. He served as communications advisor, held a cabinet rank position in andhra pradesh government between july 2014 and june 2018. Personal finance big story india economy commodity analysis stock. Union commerce minister nirmala sitharaman made a weak attempt to come to the rescue of ruling tdp from the loss of face it suffered with regard to getting special category state status bestowed on ap. The elevation of nirmala sitharaman under narendra modi has created cool shock waves. The countrys first woman defence minister sat in the. She is one of the founding directors of pranava, a school in hyderabad. Union defence minister, nirmala sitharaman on saturday visited headquarters of western command at chandimandir military station. May 28, 2014 nirmala sitharaman is another articulate bjp spokesperson who have been rewarded with a ministerial berth.
There is nothing for them to fear as long as they are proper business decisions. A purported audio clip of finance minister nirmala sitharaman taking state bank of india chairman rajnish kumar to task has gone viral sitharaman, who has been known to lose her cool as finance minister and as defence minister in the first term of pm modi can be heard calling the countrys largest staterun lender heartless and inefficient in the purported. Nirmala sitharaman in jammu and kashmir nirmala sitharaman dussehra nirmala sitharaman siachen also read in siachen, 163 army personnel lost lives in 10 years. Several senior bjp leaders and top government officials et spoke to said the prime ministers choice was dictated by four main factors. The first woman to be a fulltime defence minister, she certainly broke glass ceiling. Here are some things about nirmala sitharaman that we ought to know. Nirmala welcomes whatever arises within the field of experience. Former defence minister, nirmala sitharaman will be replacing arun. Sep 30, 2017 nirmala sitharaman in jammu and kashmir nirmala sitharaman dussehra nirmala sitharaman siachen also read in siachen, 163 army personnel lost lives in 10 years.
Her father worked in the railways while her mother was a homemaker and a great lover of books. Defence minister nirmala sitharaman flies in sukhoi30 jet. Before, sitharaman was in a position of minister of state for finance and corporate affairs under the ministry of finance and the minister for commerce and industry. Know about her education qualification, family background. Seeking to boost the covidhit economy, finance minister nirmala sitharaman on wednesday announced rs 3lakh crore collateralfree automatic loan for businesses, including msmes. Defence is a complex job that requires a great degree of application and very careful and precise articulation on sensitive issues. Naturally, vangmayi is close to both nirmala and prabhakar the former adviser to the government of andhra pradesh. Nirmala sitharaman is a national spokesperson for bharatiya janata party. In 2003, sitharaman was made a member of the national commission fo. She is a perfect blend of her fathers disciplinary nature and her mothers love for books. Startups to get additional tax benefits in upcoming budget. New delhi, aug 5 ians india is not opposed to any agreement to simplify the rules of global commerce but cannot wait endlessly for a permanent solution on subsidies, so crucial for food security and welfare of its farmers, commerce minister nirmala sitharaman said tuesday.
Early life of nirmala sitharaman nirmala sitharaman was born in tiruchirapalli, tamil nadu. Nirmala sitharaman biography about family, political. Sep 04, 2017 however, in 1991, sitharaman returned to india and was one of the spokesperson for the bjp under ravi shankar prasad. Subsequently, in a press conference on june 5, 2018, the defence minister, nirmala sitharaman clarified that she had ordered these roads to be opened because the local military authorities lma had not adhered to the procedure under section 258.
Nirmala sitharamans appointment as defence minister was definitely newsworthy. Defence minister nirmala sitharaman flies in sukhoi30 jet in. Looking back at nirmala sitharamans career the former business consultant, who was the surprise pick on sunday, is not exactly a. Her performance as the minister of state for commerce was just above average.
The slow but steady rise of indias new defence minister this is the second time that prime minister narendra modi has shown faith in nirmala sitharaman. Nirmala sitharaman horoscope by date of birth horoscope. Nirmala sitharaman have much self will, and the spirit of independence is firmly planted in nirmala sitharaman nirmala sitharaman resent the interference of others, perhaps more than nirmala sitharaman should, and freedom is a quality nirmala sitharaman prize very highly freedom not only of action but also of thought. Hope nirmala sitharaman doesnt blame us at the start of covid19 pandemic, millennials were criticised for crowding bars, holding corona house parties or sensing an opportunity for cheap vacations. Indira gandhi had been a defence minister before her, but gandhi shattered so many glass ceilings, generations to. Commerce and industry minister nirmala sitharaman is seeking innovative methods to help boost organic farming in the country. Nirmala sitharaman is indias first woman fulltime defence minister. As nirmala sitharaman walked into the north block on friday, leaving. Sitharaman hits back at chidambaram, says nothing to learn from. Joining the bjp in 2006, her popularity quickly accelerated and it was during nitin gadkaris tenure as bjp president that nirmala sitharaman was enlisted as one of the six party spokespersons in march 2010.
Sitharamans press conference comes a day after prime minister narendra modi announced a rs 20 lakh crore fiscal stimulus to deal with covid19 situation in the country. Nov 23, 2016 in conversation with commerce and industry minister nirmala sitharaman on demonetisation anchor. India has the highest agricultural land globally, at over 60 percent. Sep 04, 2017 nirmala sitharaman is indias first woman fulltime defence minister.
In a media presser on march 24, the fm announced the extension of four incometax. About a third of private bank loan books go under moratorium. Jan 17, 2018 defence minister nirmala sitharaman strapped herself into a gsuit today and became the second indian woman leader to go on a sortie on a sukhoi30 fighter jet. Shaun ley speaks to indias commerce and industry minister, nirmala sitharaman. Sitharaman also worked at the bbc world service for a short while before returning to india in 1991. Born on august 18, 1959, in madurai, sitharaman hails from a middleclass family. Born in tamil nadu and married into an andhra family, the 59yearold joined bjp even. She took charge in the presence of her predecessor arun. Family and personal background of nirmala sitharaman nirmala sitharaman was born to a middleclass family in tiruchirapalli in tamil nadu on august 18, 1959. Sep 06, 2017 nirmala sitharamans appointment as defence minister was definitely newsworthy. Defence a new challenge for nirmala sitharamans battletested skills nirmala sitharaman thanks cosmic grace, party leadership cabinet reshuffle. She is only the second woman to hold the post since former prime minister indira gandhi. Sep 04, 2017 four factors behind nirmala sitharamans big promotion to south block sitharaman will be a great contrast from manohar parrikar, former defence minister, who had a tendency to say too much sometimes, a bjp leader said. It may be noted that jaitley has always recognized sitharamans competence and.
Defence minister nirmala sitharaman visits western command. Vitt mantriminister of finance and corporate affairs minister of defence 3 september 2017. Sitharaman formerly served as the defence minister of india, thereby becoming indias second female defence minister and also the second female finance minister after. Nirmala sitharaman can use the current slowdown to earn a place in the finance ministers hall of fame. Nirmala sitharaman age, husband, family, caste, biography. Here are five facts you didnt know about the newly appointed leader. Nirmala sitharaman find all nirmala sitharamans latest news today on. I stumbled onto nirmalas books after an online search. Nirmala sitharaman takes charge as defence minister. There is nothing wrong with the current approach but one wonders how the. Nov 11, 2016 shaun ley speaks to indias commerce and industry minister, nirmala sitharaman. Nirmala sitharaman is 50 years old elected from karnataka as rajyasabha member. Nirmala sitharaman is an indian politician presently serving as a minister of state independently charge for the union of india. Defence minister nirmala sitharaman on wednesday took off in the iafs frontline combat jet sukhoi 30 mki from the air base here.
Nirmala sitharaman is an indian politician, currently serving as the defence minister of india, nirmala sitharaman is the first woman to serve as defence minister independently. I am sure, now that i have an extremely competent successor in nirmala sitharaman, she will carry the road forward. Finance minister sitharaman softened the contentious budget proposal to tax nonresident indians, putting in place a threshold of rs 15 lakh for the levy of tax on incomes emanating from india, while leaving out global incomes from the tax. Nirmala sitharaman andhras daughter in law nirmala. Indias commerce and industry minister nirmala sitharaman. Indias newly appointed defence minister nirmala sitharaman created history as she took oath on sunday as cabinet minister at rashtarpati bhavans durbar hall. Sep 07, 2017 it is a case where a minister performs well and earns a higher responsibility for herself. Meet nirmala sitharaman, indias second woman defense. Nirmala sitharaman who is nirmala sitharaman nirmala. Nirmala sitharaman born 18 august 1959 is an indian politician serving as the current minister of finance and corporate affairs of india. In a letter to finance minister nirmala sitharaman, mp and bihar bjp chief sanjay jaiswal has said modi govt should junk proposals. Sitharaman is currently the minister of defence in the narendra modiled nda cabinet.
Will nirmala sitharaman make a good finance minister. It may be noted that jaitley has always recognized sitharamans competence and capabilities. Prior to this, former prime minister indira gandhi held the defence portfolio as an additional charge on two occasions. For several years he presented a current affairs discussion programme on television channels of andhra pradesh. Nirmala sitharaman biography nirmala sitharaman is an indian politician and currently serving as defence minister of india. Sitharaman s press conference comes a day after prime minister narendra modi announced a rs 20 lakh crore fiscal stimulus to deal with covid19 situation in the country. Nirmala sitharaman challenges startups to innovate and.
Watch videos, top stories and articles on nirmala sitharaman at. Beyond that, her views on the economy and the current state of finances are an open book. Defence minister nirmala sitharaman strapped herself into a gsuit today and became the second indian woman leader to go on a sortie on a sukhoi. She also released a book containing selected speeches from the. What are your views on nirmala sitaraman as the new defence. Nirmala sitharaman addressing at the release of book and panel discussion on tpp and india implications of mega regionals for developing countries, in. You are a heartless bank nirmala sitharaman blasts sbi. I think it has to be a collective effort, individual ministers can play a role. Four factors behind nirmala sitharamans big promotion to. Britains prime minister theresa may has visited delhi to pave the way for.
Parakala prabhakar born 2 january 1959 is an indian political economist, political commentator, economic, and social affairs. Nirmala sitharaman is minister of state independent charge commerce and industry. Nirmala sitharaman is another articulate bjp spokesperson who have been rewarded with a ministerial berth. Indira gandhi had been a defence minister before her, but gandhi shattered so many glass ceilings, generations to come must grasp at shards.
Out of all the changes, the one change that is most talked about and deservingly so is the promotion of nirmala sitharaman as the defense minister of. Nirmala sitharaman have offered to forego one days salary every month until march, 2021 to contribute towards the nations fight against covid19. During her maiden visit to armys frontline command. She did her graduation from seethalakshmi ramaswami college, tiruchirapalli in 1980. In what is the third reshuffle of cabinet since 2014, the modi government introduced 4 new faces in the union cabinet piyush goyal, nirmala sitharaman, dharmendra pradhan and mukhtar abbas who were till now serving as the ministers of state. Finance minister nirmala sitharaman on tuesday hit back at former minister p chidambaram for his incompetent doctors. Finance minister nirmala sitharaman during the 2nd meeting of g20 finance ministers, to discuss global economic outlook amid evolving covid19 pandemic, in new delhi. From tax the super rich to tax cuts for the rich corporates, finance minister nirmala sitharaman did a oneeighty in a few weeks. Jun 28, 2018 subsequently, in a press conference on june 5, 2018, the defence minister, nirmala sitharaman clarified that she had ordered these roads to be opened because the local military authorities lma had not adhered to the procedure under section 258 of the cantonments act, 2006 before closing the roads. Such a somersault in economic policy happens only when someone. All the personal staff whose tenure is coterminus with honble minister of finance and corporate affairs, smt. In conversation with commerce and industry minister nirmala sitharaman on demonetisation anchor. Nirmala sitharaman, is the union finance minister and former defence minister in prime minister narendra modis government. Why nirmala sitharaman for defence was the topofthemind question in the national capital on sunday.
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