President Accepts Resignation Of Shri Shivraj Patil

The President of India as advised by the Prime Minister of India, has accepted the resignation of Shri Shivraj V. Patil, Minister of Home Affairs from the Council of Ministers with immediate effect.

Further, as advised by the Prime Minister of India, the President has directed that Shri P. Chidambaram be allocated the portfolio of Ministry of Home Affairs. The Prime Minister of India shall look after the Ministry of Finance.