NDA government formation Highlights Modi 3.0: Narendra Modi to take oath as Prime Minister for third consecutive term today

Ahead of his swearing-in ceremony scheduled to take place today at Rashtrapati Bhawan, Prime Minister-designate Narendra Modi pays homage to Mahatma Gandhi at Rajghat. Alongside Narendra Modi, members of his council of ministers will also take their oath on the same day.

Prior to his swearing-in ceremony at Rashtrapati Bhawan today, Prime Minister-designate Narendra Modi pays homage to former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee at Sadaiv Atal. Narendra Modi is the only leader after former Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru who has been elected for a third consecutive term after completing the full tenure of each previous term.

Prime Minister-designate Narendra Modi arrives at the National War Memorial before his scheduled swearing-in ceremony at Rashtrapati Bhawan later today. This marks his third consecutive term as Prime Minister, with the oath-taking ceremony set to commence at 7:15 PM.

On Saturday, West Bengal Chief Minister and TMC leader Mamata Banerjee declared that the TMC would abstain from attending Narendra Modi‘s swearing-in ceremony on June 9. “They (BJP) have not become the single largest party. Whatever they got more than 200 there is manipulation of EC,” the TMC supremo said, referring to the BJP’s victory of 240 Lok Sabha seats in the General elections 2024.

Ahead of his scheduled swearing-in ceremony on Sunday, posters showcasing PM-designate Narendra Modi have been erected across Delhi. Today’s event will herald the initiation of Modi‘s third consecutive term as the Prime Minister of India.

Celebrated sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik sculpted a sand masterpiece to extend congratulations to Prime Minister-designate Narendra Modi on the eve of his swearing-in ceremony. The intricate artwork, unveiled at Puri beach in Odisha, portrays Modi‘s likeness with the message “ABHINANDAN MODI JI 3.0” delicately etched alongside. Alongside this tribute, Pattnaik included the inscription “VIKSIT BHARAT” beneath the artwork.

Himachal Pradesh Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla has arrived at Delhi airport.

On the invitation to the swearing-in ceremony, Congress leader Jairam Ramesh stated, “…I have very serious doubts if the Congress will attend, even if invited… There has been no legitimacy for Modi, whatsoever… He got himself anointed as head of the NDA alliance and then had a meeting of NDA MPs in the central hall… There is no limit to hypocrisy as far as Modi is concerned.”- ANI

Regarding the preparations for the swearing-in ceremony of the Odisha Chief Minister, Chief Secretary Pradeep Kumar Jena stated, “The new government will be sworn in in the next few days. We are expecting senior guests to attend the occasion, and more than 30,000 people will be present. The state administration is busy with the preparations, and security arrangements have been made.” – ANI

Rashtrapati Bhavan lights up in preparation for the swearing-in ceremony of Prime Minister-designate Narendra Modi. – ANI

Leaders from seven neighboring countries in India‘s vicinity and the Indian Ocean region, including Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu and Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, will attend the swearing-in ceremony of Prime Minister-designate Narendra Modi on June 9.

There is speculation that the BJP will retain heavyweight portfolios such as home, finance, defense, and external affairs, along with education and culture, both of which have strong ideological significance. Meanwhile, allies might receive between five to eight cabinet positions.

Key BJP leaders like Amit Shah and Rajnath Singh are considered certainties in the new Cabinet. Former chief ministers who have won Lok Sabha seats, including Shivraj Singh Chouhan, Basavaraj Bommai, Manohar Lal Khattar, and Sarbananda Sonowal, are strong contenders for ministerial roles.

Allies such as Ram Mohan Naidu (TDP), Lalan Singh, Sanjay Jha, and Ram Nath Thakur (JD-U), and Chirag Paswan (Lok Janshakti Party – Ram Vilas) are also expected to join the government. Sources suggest that either Singh or Jha will be accommodated from the JD(U) quota.

(PTI inputs)

Prime Minister Pushpakamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’ will leave for Delhi tomorrow to attend the swearing–in ceremony of Narendra Modi. Modi‘s swearing-in ceremony would take place on Sunday evening.

“Prime Minister Prachanda is paying an official visit to India starting from Sunday at the cordial invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the swearing-in ceremony to be held on June 9 in New Delhi,” read a statement by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

“The Prime Minister will be accompanied by his daughter Ganga Dahal, Minister for Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Padam Giri, and high-ranking officials of the Government of Nepal,” the statement said.

(PTI inputs)

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee says, “I am sorry, but I cannot wish well to an unconstitutional, illegal party for forming the government. My best wishes will be for the country. I will tell all the MPs to strengthen their party.”

Leaders from seven countries in India‘s neighbourhood and the Indian Ocean region, including Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu and Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, will attend the swearing-in ceremony of Prime Minister-designate Narendra Modi on June 9.

Prime Minister-designate Narendra Modi is poised to take the oath of office on Sunday, marking his third consecutive term, a milestone paralleling the achievement of India‘s first prime minister, Jawaharlal Nehru. Behind the scenes, there are intense discussions among BJP leadership and coalition partners regarding the allocation of ministerial positions among the various constituents of the National Democratic Alliance in the upcoming government.

The Rashtrapati Bhavan announced on Friday that there will be no change of guard ceremony on June 8, 15, and 22 due to preparations for the swearing-in ceremony of Prime Minister-designate Narendra Modi and his council of ministers. President Droupadi Murmu is also scheduled to address both Houses of Parliament. The change of guard ceremony, a military tradition held weekly, will be suspended to facilitate the arrangements for these important events.

PM Sheikh Hasina of Bangladesh is the first foreign dignitary to arrive in Delhi for the swearing-in ceremony scheduled to take place tomorrow evening. PM Hasina was received by Secy (CPV & OIA) Muktesh Pardeshi.

Highlighting the significance of the oath-taking ceremony, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) stated, “The visit of leaders to attend the swearing-in ceremony of Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his third consecutive term is in keeping with the highest priority accorded by India to its ‘Neighbourhood First’ policy and ‘SAGAR’ vision.”

In the recently concluded Lok Sabha polls, the BJP secured 240 seats, falling short of the halfway mark in the 543-member House. However, the National Democratic Alliance (NDA), of which the BJP is a part, clinched a total of 293 seats, securing a comfortable majority.

Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu has confirmed his attendance at Prime Minister-designate Narendra Modi‘s swearing-in ceremony scheduled for Sunday, June 9. The Ministry of External Affairs said that Muizzu’s name was among the dignitaries invited for the event.

President Droupadi Murmu will administer the oath of office and secrecy to the prime minister and other members of the Union Council of Ministers at 7:15 pm on Sunday at the Rashtrapati Bhavan.

Here’s the list of dignitaries who are going to attend the swearing-in ceremony.

– President of Sri Lanka, Ranil Wickremesinghe

– President of Maldives, Mohamed Muizzu

– Vice-President of Seychelles, Ahmed Afif

– Prime Minister of Bangladesh, Sheikh Hasina

– Prime Minister of Mauritius, Pravind Kumar Jugnauth

– Prime Minister of Nepal, Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’

– Prime Minister of Bhutan, Tshering Tobgay.

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President Droupadi Murmu dissolved the 17th Lok Sabha on June 5, following the advice of the Union Cabinet. Murmu On Friday appointed Modi as the prime minister-designate after receiving a letter from BJP chief J P Nadda confirming Modi’s election as the leader of the BJP Parliamentary Party. NDA leaders also submitted their letters of support.

The first session of the 18th Lok Sabha is anticipated to start approximately on June 15. It is expected to kick off in the third week of June, with newly elected members taking their oaths over a two-day period. Following this, the House will proceed to elect a new Speaker, PTI reports, citing sources.

Narendra Modi on Friday called on the President who appointed him as the PM-designate. Speaking to the media from the Rashtrapati Bhavan, Modi said that he has informed the President that the oath ceremony may be held on June 9. He also thanked the people of the country for giving the NDA a chance to serve them again and assured them that the government will leave no stone unturned to realise their hopes and aspirations.

“People of the country have directed the NDA government to serve them for the third time. I once again thank the people for this opportunity. I assure them that the pace at which the country has developed in the last two terms — transformation is clearly visible in every section of the society… this is a matter of pride for every Indian… I assure the people that in the 18th Lok Sabha, we will not leave any stone unturned in fulfilling the country’s aspirations with the same pace and dedication,” Modi said.

NDA leader Narendra Modi called on President Droupadi Murmu who invited him to form a government at the Centre. The oath ceremony has been scheduled for June 9.

Narendra Modi is set to meet President Droupadi Murmu at the Rashtrapati Bhavan at 6 PM. The President is likely to invite Modi to form the government at the Centre.

Constituents from all NDA parties will meet at the residence of BJP president JP Nadda to work out the power-sharing within the alliance. Key NDA constituents like TDP and JD(U) will also attend the meeting amid indications that they have sought plum posts in exchange for their support to the BJP.

TDP chief Chandrababu Naidu will meet BJP president JP Nadda at 6 PM in Delhi today. Naidu and Nadda are expected to discuss the alliance modalities such as portfolios and cabinet representation during the meeting. News reports indicate that besides some plum ministerial posts, Naidu may also seek a special financial package for Andhra Pradesh from the Centre.