Ahead of swearing-in ceremony, PM-designate Modi visits Rajghat, National War Memorial | In Pics

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PM-elect Narendra Modi paid visits to Rajghat and the National War Memorial in Delhi on Sunday, June 9, prior to his evening swearing-in ceremony at Rashtrapati Bhavan (Photo: X/@narendramodi)

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Leading military figures accompanying Narendra Modi as he pays tribute at the National War Memorial and then attends the oath-taking ceremony in New Delhi for his third straight term. He also greets Defence Minister Rajnath Singh (Photo: X/@narendramodi)

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Narendra Modi scribbles down his thought in the Visitors’ Book at the National War Memorial in New Delhi (Photo: BJP Media)

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Modi paid floral homage to former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee on Sunday, June 9, at the Sadaiv Atal Memorial in New Delhi, ahead of his swearing-in for a third term (Photo: X/@narendramodi)

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Before taking the oath of office for his third consecutive term as prime minister, Modi paid his homage at the National War Memorial in New Delhi (Photo: X/@narendramodi)

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Modi makes a gesture in New Delhi to acknowledge the people after honouring Mahatma Gandhi on Sunday, June 9 (Photo: X/@narendramodi)

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“At Rashtriya Samar Smarak, paid tributes to our brave soldiers who sacrificed their lives for our nation. Their unwavering courage and selflessness inspire us to uphold the values they fought for. Their sacrifice also motivates us to build a stronger and prosperous India they dreamt of,” Modi tweeted (Photo: X/@narendramodi)

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Before taking the oath of office for a third straight term, Modi, along with defence minister Rajnath Singh, assembles at the National War Memorial in New Delhi (Photo: X/@narendramodi)