In the sovereign cabinet layout of independent India formed in 1947, who was assigned the critical dual portfolio of Railways and Transport?

Introduction, Making & Features of the Constitution — question ID 1191

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Explanation

In the 1947 post-independence cabinet, Dr. John Mathai held the position of Minister for Railways and Transport. In the 1946 Interim Government, this portfolio was previously managed by Asaf Ali, showing a structural transition in the executive branch layout.