I have been a member of the national executive of Bharatiya Janata Party since 2012. On 13 October 2000, in the Government, I was appointed Minister of State. I was also appointed Minister of State for Disinvestment (Independent Charge), a new ministry created for the first time to give effect to the policy of disinvestments. I also took additional charge of the Secy to Ministry of Law, Justice and Company Affairs on 23 July 2000.