Sitharaman gets defence ministry, says she is overwhelmed and humbled

Nirmala Sitharaman, who landed the crucial defence portfolio in a major rejig of the Modi government, today said she was "overwhelmed and humbled" and would serve the country with something she was "constantly" thinking about.

Sitharaman also credited her elevation to a cabinet rank minister to "cosmic grace" and support



from party leadership.

"I am just overwhelmed and humbled. I can serve the country with something which is constantly on the top of my mind," she said.

Stressing that it was a big responsibility, Sitharaman said she was "very grateful" for the confidence the Prime Minister has on her.