Narendra Modi Oath Ceremony Highlights: Modi takes oath as PM for third consecutive term, 72-member council takes shape

Former Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar and Gurgaon MP Rao Inderjit Singh are expected to join the Union Ministry in the Narendra Modi-led government today. Khattar emerged victorious from Haryana’s Karnal constituency, securing a substantial lead of 2,32,577 votes over Congress‘ Divyanshu Budhiraja. Similarly, Singh maintained his Gurgaon seat by defeating Congress candidate Raj Babbar with a margin of 75,079 votes.

BJP leader Satish Poonia believes that the public gave its mandate to NDA. He added that the nation will get a good, stable and permanent government in the form of NDA.

Rajiv Ranjan Singh, also known as Lalan Singh, aged 69, is a senior leader within the Janata Dal (United) and previously served as its national president. He is widely regarded as a trusted ally of Nitish Kumar. Despite initial reports suggesting a strain in their relationship when Nitish Kumar assumed the role of party president, Lalan Singh’s nomination as a Union Minister from the JD(U) signifies the continued trust and confidence Nitish Kumar has in him, reaffirming their longstanding alliance.

Odisha, marked by BJP‘s significant performance in both Lok Sabha and Assembly polls, witnesses three of its natives being sworn in today as part of Modi’s Council of Ministers, as per The Indian Express.

– Jual Oram has previously served twice as a Union Cabinet Minister. In his second term as an MP in 1999, Oram was entrusted with leading the tribal affairs ministry following the government’s decision to establish it after the bifurcation of the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment during Atal Bihari Vajpayee‘s tenure.

– Dharmendra Pradhan has held important ministerial positions in Modi’s previous terms, including petroleum and natural gas, education, and skill development.

– Ashwini Vaishnaw, a former IAS officer turned entrepreneur, embarked on his political journey in June 2018 by winning a Rajya Sabha seat from Odisha as a BJP nominee. He was later appointed as the Union Railway Minister.

As Narendra Modi is set to take his historic oath for the third time, a jeweler from Jammu has created a unique gift for him: a 3 kg lotus flower made of pure silver. Rinku Chauhan, who resides in Muthi village on the outskirts of Jammu, shared that he got the idea to present this special gift to Modi after the BJP government fulfilled its promise of revoking Article 370, which granted special status to Jammu and Kashmir, in August 2019, and also after the construction of the Ram temple in Uttar Pradesh’s Ayodhya.

Former UP Governor Ram Naik today urged the Opposition to look at themselves as they still haven’t decided who will be their LoP.

The swearing-in ceremony for Odisha’s first BJP government has been shifted from June 10 to June 12, party leaders Jatin Mohanty and Vijaypal Singh Tomar confirmed today, reported PTI. Mohanty clarified that the rescheduling was necessary due to Narendra Modi‘s prior commitments. Modi is engaged with his swearing-in ceremony today and has meetings lined up with party MPs scheduled for the next day. Additionally, the first legislature party meeting of the newly elected members is now scheduled for June 11.

Bhutan’s PM Tshering Tobgay today said that under Modi‘s leadership, India has seen a spectacular growth. From Infrastructure development, FDI, renewable energy sector, agriculture, and even poverty alleviation – the Modi govt has proved its mettle. He also put the spotlight on one of the biggest accomplishments under Modi’s reign, which is foreign policy. Tobgay further added that he sees a lot more economic growth in the coming times.

JD(S) leader and former PM HD Deve Gowda won’t be attending Narendra Modi‘s swearing-in ceremony today. He gave “frail health” as the reason behind his inability to attend this historic ceremony.

According to The Indian Express, here’s the full list of MPs who will be taking oath this evening:

Ramdas Athawale, a newly-elected MP, said that although the swearing-in ceremony will take place today, the portfolios will be assigned tomorrow. “I will be content with whatever portfolio I receive,” the leader said.

According to PTI sources, Nirmala Sitharaman, the outgoing Finance Minister, will join PM-designate Modi in taking the oath as one of the Cabinet Ministers today evening. Additionally, outgoing ministers Sarbananda Sonowal and Kiren Rijiju are also scheduled to be sworn in today.

BJP leader Madhavi Latha today said that it didn’t matter how many wanted to defeat Narendra Modi, all those efforts were washed off. “The people decided that they wanted Narendra Modi only,” she told ANI.

Karnataka Home Minister and Congress leader G Parameshwara congratulated Modi on his third term today. He said that people have suffered a lot in the past 10 years and the need of the hour is to correct all these mistakes. He further added that Ministers are desperate to protect the state’s interests.

Prime Minister-designate Narendra Modi plans to include several MPs from Andhra Pradesh and Telangana in his Council of Ministers, as a gesture of appreciation to the BJP‘s coalition partners in the southern states, as per PTI sources. Modi, who is scheduled to take the oath for a third consecutive term as prime minister on Sunday, will be joined by members of his council. The PTI report also suggested that two MPs each from the TDP and the BJP in Andhra Pradesh, where the NDA secured victory in 21 out of 25 Lok Sabha seats, will also be sworn in alongside Modi.

Ahead of the swearing-in ceremony for the new government on Sunday evening at Rashtrapati Bhavan, posters of ‘Modi 3.0′ were displayed at the BJP Maharashtra party office in Mumbai. Narendra Modi is set to take the oath as Prime Minister for the third consecutive term.

BJP MP-elect Giriraj Singh today said that one of the discussions that took place at Modi‘s residence was to transform India into a ‘Viksit Bharat’. He further said that it’s not about a particular portfolio and that every department is important.

After attending the tea meeting at Narendra Modi‘s residence, Manohar Lal Khattar said that he calls only those people who he wants to induct into his cabinet. He said that some formalities were to be done which he has already completed.

BJP leader Gajendra Singh Shekhawat today thanked Modi and said that he had allowed him to serve the country by including him in his team for the third consecutive time. “We will work as a team under the leadership of the Prime Minister and will fulfil all the promises and live up to the expectations and aspirations of the country,” Singh told ANI today ahead of the swearing-in ceremony.

Ahead of Modi‘s swearing-in ceremony, Speaker of Madhya Pradesh Legislative Assembly Narendra Tomar told ANI that the world is aware of Modi’s far-sightedness. Tomar said that Modi’s leadership assures the nation that the future of India is bright, and that with public’s support, the country will become “Viksit Bharat”.

Reports suggest that Manohar Lal Khattar, Shivraj Singh Chouhan, Bandi Sanjay Kumar, and Ravneet Singh Bittu might join the new Union Council of Ministers. They’ll be sworn in today evening along with Prime Minister-to-be Narendra Modi, reported PTI. The report also suggests that senior BJP leaders including Amit Shah, Nitin Gadkari, Ashwini Vaishnaw, Nirmala Sitharaman, Rajnth Singh and Mansukh Mandaviya will also be part of the new government.

Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Dhami while speaking to the reporters on Sunday said that some historic decisions will be made under Modi‘s third term as the Prime Minister.

Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe has arrived in the National Capital to join the big swearing-in ceremony of Prime Minister-to-be Narendra Modi today. P Kumaran from the Ministry of External Affairs welcomed Wickremesinghe to the National Capital.

Before the NDA‘s swearing-in ceremony, Bihar Chief Minister and JDU President Nitish Kumar met with party workers at his residence in Delhi.

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav took to platfrom X on Sunday and wrote, “Upar se koi taar nahi, neeche koi aadhar nahi. Adhar me jo latki hui wo to koi ‘sarkar’ nahi.” This was clearly a dig at the NDA ahead of Modi‘s swearing-in ceremony.

Suresh Gopi, the newly elected BJP MP from Thrissur was seen departing for New Delhi to attend Modi‘s oath-taking ceremony today. Reporters were seen asking him whether he would get a place in the Cabinet. Gopi avoided the question and said, “let me reach Delhi.”

BJP MP-elect Nitin Gadkari, Rajnath Singh have already left from Modi‘s residence after attending the high tea which was held ahead of the swearing-in ceremony.

Sikkim Chief Minister Designate Prem Singh Tamang has also arrived in Delhi to attend Narendra Modi‘s swearing-in ceremony today. Speaking to ANI, Tamang thanked Modi and announced that his priorities in Sikkim are water, education, electricity, roads, infrastructure development, and health.

Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu and Mauritius Prime Minister Pravind Kumar Jugnauth arrived in the National Capital on Sunday to participate in the swearing-in ceremony of Prime Minister-designate Narendra Modi. This visit marks Muizzu’s first trip to India since assuming the presidency of the island nation on November 17 last year.