The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) official spokesperson, Arindam Bagchi passed on the baton to Randhir Jaiswal, who assumed the charge as official MEA spokesperson on Wednesday.
In a social media post on X, Mr. Bagchi said, "The baton passes on! Shri Randhir Jaiswal assumes charge as the Official Spokesperson of @MEAIndia as Shri Arindam Bagchi proceeds on overseas assignment."
In the weekly press briefing on December 29, Mr. Bagchi said in while addressing media, "This is the last presser, weekly presser of the Ministry of External Affairs for this year. So let me wish you a very happy new year and all the best for 2024. This also happens to be my last weekly press conference as the spokesperson. So thank you all for being with us. And from next time onwards, have the privilege of Shri Randhir Jaiswal, who will be taking this role."