Perform or perish: 6 reshuffle points that prove Narendra Modi means business

PM Narendra Modi's message to his ministerial colleagues, both old and new, is loud and clear: Perform or perish. While picking new names and shuffling the old hands, Modi has tried to reboot ministries that were struggling to meet targets set by him. Here are key takeaways from the Cabinet reshuffle.

Perform or perish
Low-key performers rewarded while high-profile ministers who were seen as slack or speaking out of turn have been demoted.

Heavyweights need to deliver
Bigwigs not touched but the reshuffle sends an unmistakeable message to heavyweights that it is time to deliver. Signal that performance, not perceived proximity, is what matters.

Results, results and more results
PM Modi's choice reflects desire for faster results in priority areas like education, rural sector, sanitation, broadband connectivity, etc. With the government approaching the halfway mark, delivery in thrust areas will be key.

Politics matters
Political calculations in UP, MP, Rajasthan, Gujarat and Karnataka influence some inductions, changes and elevations.

Caste a concern
Caste and community considerations have also been acknowledged.

No solo players
Team work matters, with solo players not finding favour, particularly if they fall short on outcomes.