President Accepts Resignation of Dr. Ks Rao From Council of Ministers

The President of India, as advised by the Prime Minister, has accepted the resignation of Dr. Kavuru Sambasiva Rao, Minister of Textiles, from the Council of Ministers, with immediate effect.

Further, as advised by the Prime Minister, the President has directed that Shri Anand Sharma, Minister of Commerce and Industry shall be given additional charge of the work of the Ministry of Textiles.

This release issued at 1850 hrs