the President on the advice of the Prime Minister. Since at least the turn of the millennia, evidence indicates that an MP's electoral performance enhances the likelihood of being granted a ministerial portfolio. Removal Upon death. Upon self resignation, or resignation or death of Prime Minister. Upon dismissal by the President for minister's unconstitutional acts per Article 75(2). Upon direction from the Judiciary for committing violation of law. Upon ceasing eligibility to be a member of Parliament. Under the provision of "Collective Responsibility" under Article 75, the Prime Minister and the entire Council of Ministers resign if a Vote of No Confidence is passed in the Lower House (Lok Sabha) of the Indian Parliament. Council of Ministers in state governments Every state in India is governed by its council of ministers with rules and procedures similar to the union council of ministers per Articles 163, 164 and 167(c). In March 2020, the Supreme Court of India used its powers for the first time to do "complete justice" under [[wikisource:Constitution_of_India/Part_V#Article_142_{Enforcement_of_decrees_and_orders_of_Supreme_Court_and_orders_as_to_discovery,_etc.}|Article 142]] of the Indian Constitution to remove a minister functioning in the state of Manipur. Current Union Council of Ministers Council portfolios are as follows: Cabinet Ministers |colspan=7| Ministers of State (Independent Charge) Ministers of State See also List of longest-serving members of the Union Council of Ministers of India Politics of India National Democratic Alliance Council of Ministers of Narendra Modi References External links Union Council of Ministers at the National Portal of India New Union Council of Ministers (Cabinet Reshuffle 2021) List at Full List of Ministers Who Resigned and Newly Appointed Ministers in Cabinet Reshuffle - Law Planet - Legal News, Law Updates & Law Exams Preparation Parliament of India India Council of Ministers of India