Immediately on his return, he was asked to be a Cabinet Minister, which he accepted, and he served as Education Minister from 1963 to 1966, then served as the Minister for External Affairs of India from November 1966 to September 1967, after which he left government service. He then spent the remaining years of his life actively, continuing to practice law into his seventies.
Upon returning, he was appointed a Cabinet member which he accepted. He served as Education Minister from 1963 to 1966 and then became the External Affairs Minister of India from November 1966 to September 1967. After leaving government service, he continued practicing law until his seventies.