Archive · 24 Jul 2026
President accepts Bittu's resignation as Union Minister
President Droupadi Murmu accepted the resignation of Ravneet Singh Bittu, who was a Union Minister.
Bittu was in charge of Railways and Food Processing Industries.
The President is currently traveling to three different countries.
The Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, advised the President to accept the resignation.
This means Bittu is no longer a minister in the government.
President Droupadi Murmu accepted the resignation of Union Minister Ravneet Singh Bittu.
Bittu was the Minister of State for Railways and Food Processing Industries.
The resignation was accepted on the advice of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
The President is currently abroad on a three-nation tour.
The resignation is effective immediately.
- Who
- President Droupadi Murmu and Union Minister Ravneet Singh Bittu
- What
- Acceptance of resignation
- When
- July 24
- Where
- New Delhi
- Why
- On the advice of Prime Minister Narendra Modi
Government Perspective
Opposition Perspective
Resignation Acceptance
Government Perspective
The government views the resignation as a routine administrative procedure, emphasizing the President's constitutional role in accepting ministerial resignations.
Opposition Perspective
The opposition may see the resignation as a sign of internal dissent or dissatisfaction within the government, potentially highlighting political instability.
- Resignation Date
- July 24
- Resigned Minister
- Ravneet Singh Bittu
- Portfolio
- Union Minister of State for Railways and Food Processing Industries
- Accepted by
- President Droupadi Murmu
- Advised by
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi
- Effective Date
- Immediate
- President's Location
- Abroad on a three-nation tour
