Piyush Goyal gets additional portfolio of Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution

New Delhi: Following the death of Union minister Ram Vilas Paswan, Union minister Piyush Goyal on Friday (October 9) got the charge of the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution in addition to the existing Railways and Commerce and Industry portfolios.

"The President of India, as advised by the Prime Minister, has directed that Shri Piyush Goyal, Cabinet Minister, be assigned the charge of the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, in addition to his existing portfolios," said a government notification.

Union minister and Lok Janshakti Party (LJP) founder Ram Vilas Paswan passed away at the age of 74 on Thursday (October 8).

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Earlier, the Union Cabinet met and condoled the demise of Paswan, and also observed silence for two minutes in memory of the late leader.

The Cabinet approved a state funeral for Paswan and passed the following resolution: "The Cabinet expresses profound sorrow over the sad demise of Ram Vilas Paswan, Union Minister for Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution. In his passing away, the nation has lost an eminent leader, a distinguished parliamentarian and an able administrator."

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