Narendra Singh Tomar Given Additional Charge of Food Processing Ministry

After accepting Harsimrat Kaur Badal's resignation, President Ram Nath Kovind on September 18 appointed Union Minister Narendra Tomar to additionally take care of the Ministry of Food Processing Industries. Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) leader Harsimrat Kaur has resigned after the Centre introduced three new farm bills in the Parliament lately. However, SAD will continue to be a part of the National Democratic Alliance.