Election Results 2024 Highlights: Sonia Gandhi unanimously elected as Congress Parliamentary Party chairperson, sources say

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Election Results 2024 Highlights: Congress leader says he will watch India-Pak match instead of attending PM Modi swearing-in ceremony

After the BJP failed to secure a clear majority in the recently ended Lok Sabha elections, Congress senior politician Shashi Tharoor joked about Narendra Modi's swearing-in ceremony, saying he would watch the India-Pakistan match instead of going. Narendra Modi, the Prime Minister-designate, is scheduled to take the oath on June 9 at 7:15 pm.
"I have not been invited to the swearing-in, so I'll be watching the (India vs Pakistan) match," Tharoor told ANI following a Congress parliamentary party meeting here on Saturday. India and Pakistan are scheduled to play a World Cup T-20 match in the United States on June 9 at approximately 8 pm.

Election Results 2024 LIVE Updates: AIADMK Chief Palaniswami claims party performed better in 2024 elections

AIADMK chairman Edappadi K Palaniswami stated today that his party's performance in the recently ended Lok Sabha polls was better than in the 2019 LS elections, and he mocked BJP leader K Annamalai and others for the Saffron party's failure to win a majority on its own.

Speaking to the media after a party gathering for the first time after the 2024 LS vote results were announced, Palaniswami denied the notion that a coalition between the AIADMK and the BJP might have won multiple seats.

Election Results 2024 LIVE Updates: Chandrababu Naidu's swearing-in ceremony to take place on June 12

N Chandrababu Naidu will take oath as the Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh on June 12. He shared the details on X stating that the swearing-in ceremony will be held at 9.27 AM on 12th June, 2024 near Kesarapalli IT Park, Gannavaram, Krishna District.

Election Results 2024 LIVE Updates: Telangana CM Revanth Reddy congratulates Sonia Gandhi

Telangana CM Revanth Reddy congratulated Sonia Gandhi on being elected ad the CPP President. He said, "I want to congratulate Sonia Gandhi for being elected as CPP chairperson. We also wish Rahul Gandhi to take charge as Lok Sabha floor leader. For the last 20 years, Rahul Gandhi has been fighting for the farmers, women and the youth. Once Rahul Gandhi takes the charge (as Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha), the entire atmosphere in the country will change."

Election Results 2024 LIVE Updates: Nitish Kumar has completely surrendered in front of the BJP, states RJD leader Mrityunjay Tiwari

"Nitish Kumar has completely surrendered in front of the BJP. He had played a key role in the formation INDIA alliance. It is right that Nitish Kumar is a PM face, but the BJP always tries to finish off its allies. Nitish Kumar had once told Lalu Prasad Yadav that the BJP wants to finish off the JD(U). He is saying this to get two-three ministerial berths," said RJD leader Mrityunjay Tiwari on JD(U) claiming that Nitish Kumar was offered PM post by INDIA bloc.

Election Results 2024 LIVE Updates: PM Modi lost the mandate, thereby losing the right to leadership, claims Sonia Gandhi

PM Modi who sought the mandate solely in his name suffered a political and moral defeat... Far from taking responsibility for failure, he intends to get himself sworn in again tomorrow. said Sonia Gandhi during the CPP meeting.

Election Results 2024 LIVE Updates: Odisha BJP president says Odisha's new CM to be decided in 2 days

"We are glad that we will form the government in Odisha. People wanted a change in the government... The new CM will be decided by the (BJP) Parliamentary Party board in the next 48 hours. I am not in the CM race," says Odisha BJP president Manmohan Samal.

Election Results 2024 LIVE Updates: Sonia Gandhi praises Congress' efforts, praises Rahul Gandhi

Bharat Jodo Yatra and Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra were really historic movements which rejuvenated our party at all levels...Congress' numbers in Parliament have increased significantly. We are also bolstered by the strength of INDIA partners, Sonia Gandhi said at the CPP meeting.

Election Results 2024 LIVE Updates: Sonia Gandhi will continue to guide us, says Kharge

"It is a big thing and she (Sonia Gandhi) has been elected as Congress Parliamentary Party chairperson. She will continue to guide us. She continues to serve the party and I salute her for this," said Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge.

Election Results 2024 LIVE Updates: Cong president Kharge proposes Sonia Gandhi's name for CPP post

During the Congress Parliamentary Party meeting, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge proposed the name of Sonia Gandhi for the post of chairperson of the Congress Parliamentary Party (CPP). Other party leaders Gaurav Gogoi, Tariq Anwar and K Sudhakaran second the proposal.

Election Results 2024 LIVE Updates: Mamata Banerjee questions BJP's ability to amend the Constitution without two-third majority

While addressing party leaders in Kolkata, West Bengal CM and TMC chief Mamata Banerjee said, "His (PM Modi's) intention was two get two-third majority (in Lok Sabha elections 2024). However, they (BJP) didn't even cross the majority mark. They are nowhere near to that number (272 seats). How will they amend the Constitution without two-third majority? Last time, they had passed bills without discussions but won't be able to do it this time."

Election Results 2024 LIVE Updates: Country needs change, says Mamata Banerjee

The country needs change; we are keeping a watch on the situation...CAA has to be revoked, we will raise this demand in Parliament, said Mamata Banerjee in Kolkata.

Election Results 2024 LIVE Updates: TMC Chief Mamata Banerjee speaks on PM Modi becoming the prime minister again

After a party meeting to discuss post-election results, TMC Chief Mamata Banerjee said, "After this mandate, Narendra Modi should not become PM...Today INDIA bloc may not have staked claim to form govt, that doesn't mean it won't tomorrow."

Election Results 2024 LIVE Updates: Congress leaders arrive at parliament for Congress meeting

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, along with party leaders Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi, arrive in Parliament for a meeting of the Congress Parliamentary Committee.

Election Results 2024 LIVE Updates: Samajwadi MP Priya Saroj happy about Samajwadi Party becoming 3rd largest party in the elections 2024
"I am extremely happy that we (Samajwadi Party) have become the third largest party (in Lok Sabha elections 2024). This is a win of the public and the Constitution, and we will work for the development of the PDA (Pichada, Dalit and Alpasankhyak)," said newly-elected Samajwadi Party MP Priya Saroj.

Election Results 2024 LIVE Updates: JDU leaders arrive at Nitish Kumar's residence in Delhi

JDU leaders Sanjay Kumar Jha, Rajiv Ranjan (Lalan) Singh, Umesh Singh Kushwaha and other party leaders reached the residence of Bihar CM Nitish Kumar in Delhi.

Election Results 2024 LIVE Updates: Naveen Patnaik defends assistant VK Pandian, says he did excellent job

BJD supremo Naveen Patnaik said that criticising his assistant V K Pandian for the party's failure in the Odisha assembly elections was sad because he did an "excellent job". In the same breath, the five-term chief minister emphasised that Pandian, a bureaucrat-turned-politician from Tamil Nadu, was not his successor and that the people of Odisha will determine who would succeed him. Patnaik stated that he graciously accepted loss in the recently concluded assembly elections and that he will continue to serve the people of the state in whatever way possible.

Election Results 2024 LIVE Updates: Seychelles's VP Ahmed Afif reaches Delhi

Vice-President of Seychelles Ahmed Afif arrived in Delhi today to attend PM Modi's swearing-in ceremony which will be held tomorrow (June 9).

CWC Meeting LIVE: Congress leader KC Venugopal on CWC's request to make Rahul Gandhi the leader of the opposition

“CWC unanimously requested Rahul Gandhi to accept the LoP position in Lok Sabha. He said he will take the decision very soon,” said Congress leader KC Venugopal.

CWC Meeting LIVE: CWC want Rahul Gandhi to become the leader of opposition

Members of the Congress Working Committee unanimously urged Rahul Gandhi to become the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, while also crediting his two Bharat Jodo Yatras with the party's performance in the general elections.

At a news conference following the meeting of the extended Congress Working Committee (CWC), party general secretary KC Venugopal stated that CWC members unanimously sought Gandhi to become Leader of the Opposition.

Election Results 2024 LIVE Updates: Cong leader Jairam Ramesh unhappy about PM Designate Modi not inviting INDIA bloc leaders for swearing-in ceremony

Speaking about the swearing-in ceremony of PM Designate Narendra Modi, Congress leader Jairam Ramesh said, "Only international leaders have been invited for the swearing-in ceremony. Our leaders have not received the invitation yet. When our INDIA alliance leaders receive the invitation, we will think about it."

CWC Meeting LIVE: Maharashtra Cong President says CWC demands Rahul Gandhi as LoP

After the CWC meeting, Maharashtra Congress President Nana Patole said, "The entire CWC demands that Rahul Gandhi be elected as the LoP and become the voice of the country..."

CWC Meeting LIVE: Party leaders leave from Ashok Hotel after the Extended Congress Working Committee meeting

Congress Parliamentary Party Chairperson Sonia Gandhi, Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge, party MP Rahul Gandhi, party's general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and other party leaders leave from Ashok Hotel after the Extended Congress Working Committee meeting.

Election Results 2024 LIVE Updates: The entire world is appreciating PM Modi's leadership, says Karnataka CM BS Yediyurappa

"The entire world is appreciating PM Modi's leadership. Tomorrow, I am going to attend the function (PM Modi's swearing-in ceremony), that's why I have come," says former Karnataka CM BS Yediyurappa as he arrives in #Delhi.

Election Results 2024 LIVE Updates: Samajwadi Party has emerged as the third largest party in the country, says Akhilesh Yadav

Samajwadi Party Chief and newly elected MP from Kannauj Akhilesh Yadav says, "While on one hand, NDA has won, on the other hand, Samajwadi Party has emerged as the third largest party in the country... Negative politics has ended, and an era of positive politics has begun. The people's issues have won."

Election Results 2024 LIVE Updates: People have supported us more than our expectations, says Former Karnataka CM BS Yediyurappa

Former Karnataka CM BS Yediyurappa says, "People have supported us more than our expectations... I have come here for Prime Minister Narendra Modi's swearing-in ceremony tomorrow."

Election Results 2024 LIVE: My deep gratitude to the people of my state, of Odisha, says Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik

Outgoing Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik says, "I would like to repeat - my deep gratitude to the people of my state, of Odisha, for blessing me time and time again, showering me with their blessings and permitting me to serve them. Also, I think that we have always tried to do an excellent job and we have much to be proud of in our government and our party."

Election Results 2024 LIVE Updates: Nepal PM Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda' is paying an official visit to India to attend the former's swearing-in ceremony

At the cordial invitation of Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi, Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda' is paying an official visit to India to attend the former's swearing-in ceremony to be held on 9th June 2024 in New Delhi: Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Nepal

Election Results 2024 LIVE Updates: It is a historic day because Narendra Modi will be the Prime Minister of India for the third time, says Jitin Prasada

BJP's newly elected MP from Pilibhit Jitin Prasada says, "There were discussions in the meeting... It is a historic day because Narendra Modi will be the Prime Minister of India for the third time. The NDA government will take the oath tomorrow. This is a matter of pride for us..."

Election Results 2024 LIVE Updates: PM Modi has led a transparent government in the last 10 years, says Chhattisgarh BJP President Kiran Singh Dev

Chhattisgarh BJP President Kiran Singh Dev says, "... PM Narendra Modi government has led a transparent government in the last 10 years and the whole world has seen this. He has set new benchmarks for development... The mandate given by the people should be respected and those who are making comments on us, themselves could not cross the 100-seat mark..."

Election Results 2024 LIVE Updates: Public has given a very clear mandate, says Bihar Deputy CM Samrat Choudhary

On NDA Government, Bihar Deputy CM Samrat Choudhary says, "Public has given a very clear mandate...Ours is a pre-poll alliance. The objective is development...It is Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas - the development of Bihar, of Andhra Pradesh, of the country. PM Modi will work for the prosperity of the country."

On Opposition gaining strength in this term, he says, "How does it matter? After the Election results came out, public knows the Prime Minister of the Government. We know who is a tall leader and who is not..."

Election Results 2024 LIVE Updates: PM Modi appreciated Elon Musk's greetings

"Appreciate your greetings @elonmusk. The talented Indian youth, our demography, predictable policies and stable democratic polity will continue to provide the business environment for all our partners." posted Narendra Modi on X.

Election Results 2024 LIVE Updates: The government will run everyone's coordination, says Rashtriya Lok Morcha chief Upendra Kushwaha

Rashtriya Lok Morcha chief Upendra Kushwaha says, "Narendra Modi is going to the prime minister for the third time. Our best wishes to him... He has resolved to make India a developed country. If the country becomes a developed nation, then Bihar will also be a developed state... It is a government of alliances. It is not that anyone is dependent on anyone. The government will run everyone's coordination. This is not happening for the first time... There is not going to be any issue. Everyone is experienced and wants development... The PM is a man of vision and he runs the government with a vision..."

Election Results 2024 LIVE Updates: Bangladesh PM Sheikha Hasina arrives in New Delhi to attend oath-taking ceremony of PM-Designate
Bangladesh PM Sheikha Hasina arrives in New Delhi to attend oath-taking ceremony of PM-Designate Narendra Modi.

CWC Meeting LIVE: People from all walks of life supported the congress party, says Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge’s opening remarks at the extended CWC meeting in New Delhi - "I want to draw your attention to the fact that wherever Bharat Jodo Yatra went we saw an increase in the vote percentage and number of seats for the Congress party."

At the extended CWC meet Congress chief said, "In Manipur, we won both the seats. We also won seats in Nagaland, Assam, and Meghalaya. In Maharashtra, we emerged as the single-largest party. People from all walks of life supported the congress party to save the country’s democracy and constitution. Other than this, we saw an increase in seats dominated by SC, ST, OBC, and Minority voters as well as in Rural areas. Going forward, we have to make our presence felt in urban areas as well."

CWC Meeting LIVE: INDIA bloc allies worked as a team, must remember we can defeat any opponent with diligence, determination, says Cong chief Kharge at CWC meet

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge’s opening remarks at the extended CWC meeting in New Delhi - "I will be failing in my duty if I don’t acknowledge the INDIA Alliance partners, in which each party played its designated role in different states, each party contributed to the other."

Election Results 2024 LIVE Updates: Cong added seats in SC/ST/OBC, minority, rural areas, says Mallikarjun Kharge

Cong added seats in SC/ST/OBC, minority, rural areas, but must work to create impact among urban voters: Mallikarjun Kharge at CWC meet

Election Results 2024 LIVE Updates: Even today, NDA partners have pledged to support PM Narendra Modi in everything, says BJP MP in Rajya Sabha, Balyogi Umesh Nath

BJP MP in Rajya Sabha, Balyogi Umesh Nath says, "NDA is not a new group, it has existed since the time of Atal Bihar Vajpayee... Even today, NDA partners have pledged to support PM Narendra Modi in everything he does for the welfare of the country... We all stand with PM Narendra Modi, the best interest of the country..."

Election Results 2024 LIVE Updates: Under PM Modi's leadership, all round development has been done, says SBSP chief OP Rajbhar

"Congress and Samajwadi Party lied that if BJP-led government comes to power then it will change the Constitution. They also talked about giving Rs one lakh to people. They took votes, but how will they give the money? They only do politics of hate. Under PM Modi's leadership, all round development has been done," says Suheldev Bharatiya Samaj Party (SBSP) chief OP Rajbhar.

CWC Meeting LIVE: If not today, tomorrow the Congress - under the leadership of Rahul Gandhi - has to come back, says Dr Veerappa Moily

On CWC meeting, Congress leader Dr Veerappa Moily says, "We need to discuss many things - the manner in which the Congress and also INDIA scored a very high percentage of votes and also the seats. Of course, we should have won and captured the power and Rahul Gandhi should have become the Prime Minister of this country. But we missed it. But now, Narendra Modi is not that great, he has been totally pulled down in terms of popularity, in terms of vote share. I think we are marching forward, and if not today, tomorrow the Congress - under the leadership of Rahul Gandhi - has to come back."

Congress Working Committee Meeting LIVE: Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah and Deputy CM D.K. Shivakumar arrive in Delhi for the CWC meeting

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah and Deputy CM D.K. Shivakumar arrive in Delhi for the CWC meeting. Other leaders of the party also with them.

Congress Working Committee Meeting LIVE: The margin of Raebareli is more than the margin in Varanasi, says Congress newly elected MP from Jorhat Gaurav Gogoi

Congress newly elected MP from Jorhat Gaurav Gogoi says, "If you look at the voting in Uttar Pradesh, people have rejected Narendra Modi. The margin of Raebareli is more than the margin in Varanasi... Narendra Modi will not be the PM for 5 years..."

Congress Working Committee Meeting LIVE: This is the 5th term of Rahul Gandhi, says Congress Rajya Sabha MP Pramod Tiwari

On CWC meeting, Congress Rajya Sabha MP Pramod Tiwari says, "Every time after the elections, our Congress Working Committee has a meeting and analyses the situation... This is the 5th term of Rahul Gandhi. He is a senior. He attacks from the front and he does it intelligently. He does it with confidence and fearlessness... He should be the Parliamentary party leader..."

Congress Working Committee Meeting LIVE: It has been our demand that Rahul Gandhi should come forward and handle everything, says Punjab Congress President

Punjab Congress President Amarinder Singh Raja Warring says, "It has been our demand that Rahul Gandhi should come forward and handle everything but the final decision is of the leadership. Rahul Gandhi has to decide himself... The PM should not be taking the oath. He was talking about '400 paar'... 'Agar mai unki jagah pe hota toh shayad shapath nahi leta'..."

Congress Working Committee Meeting LIVE: The whole country demands that Rahul Gandhi should surface as the main Leader of Opposition, says Congress leader Partap Singh Bajwa

Punjab LoP & Congress leader Partap Singh Bajwa says, "Everything would be decided by the party high command. The whole country demands that Rahul Gandhi should surface as the main Leader of Opposition... This position is apt and he will play a crucial role. The party will also strengthen the party..."

Congress Working Committee Meeting: Our wish is the same as the demand of 140 crore people, says Telangana CM Revanth Reddy

“Our wish is the same as the demand of 140 crore people. (Congress MP) Rahul Gandhi has to take the position as Leader of Opposition (in the Lok Sabha),” says Telangana CM Revanth Reddy.

Election Results 2024 LIVE Updates: Congress leaders arrive to attend Congress Working Committee (CWC) meeting in Delhi

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge and senior party leader Sonia Gandhi arrive to attend Congress Working Committee (CWC) meeting in Delhi.

Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra arrives to attend Congress Working Committee (CWC) meeting in Delhi.

Election Results 2024 LIVE Updates: Himachal Pradesh Congress chief Pratibha Singh on the CWC meeting

Ahead of the CWC meeting, Himachal Pradesh Congress chief Pratibha Singh says, "Let's see. Only by attending the meeting can we get to know that what proposals they are making and what discussions are being done." On party's performance in the state, she says, "It needs to be deliberated on. We will think of it. We will see what were the reasons for it..."

Election Results 2024 LIVE Updates: We don't know about the agenda of the CWC meeting yet, says Telangana CM Revanth Reddy

Congress leader and Telangana CM Revanth Reddy says, "We don't know about the agenda of the CWC meeting yet... Our demand is the same as that of 140 crore Indians. Rahul Gandhi has to take the position as the leader of the Opposition. Rahul Gandhi has been fighting for women and the unemployed..."

Election Results 2024 LIVE Updates: Congress MP Dean Kuriakose arrives in Delhi for the CWC meeting

Congress MP Dean Kuriakose arrives in Delhi for the CWC meeting.

He says, "Parliamentary Party will select one leader today. We are expecting Rahul Gandhi to be the Parliamentary Party Leader. We have a good number now. We will form a good opposition. We will fight against BJP. There is mandate against BJP, it is very true. India is against Narendra Modi. Let's see what happens."

On NDA forming the government, he says, "They do not have enough majority. They claim to have more numbers but people didn't allow that. That means Narendra Modi has to step down. They are taking the power now. But people are against them. It is very clear..."

Election Results 2024 LIVE Updates: Congress leader Surendra Singh Rajput on Narendra Modi becoming the PM for the third time

Here’s what Congress leader Surendra Singh Rajput said on Narendra Modi becoming the PM for the third time.

“Congratulations to him. He has formed the government somehow in this democracy. We want to see what will he do to save the democracy and the Constitution before which he bowed yesterday and paid respect to.”

Election Results 2024 LIVE Updates: PM Modi will take forward the work of last 10 years for Viksit Bharat, says BJP MP Bhola Singh

BJP MP Bhola Singh arrives in Delhi.

He says, "Narendra Modi was elected as the Leader of the NDA yesterday. President has invited him to form the Government tomorrow, 9th June. PM Modi will take forward the work of last 10 years for Viksit Bharat...Public gave the mandate to NDA to form government for the third time..."

Election Results 2024 LIVE Updates: President Dr Mohamed Muizzu of Maldives has accepted the invitation from PM Narendra Modi

- President Dr Mohamed Muizzu of Maldives has accepted the invitation from PM Narendra Modi, to the swearing-in ceremony of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers of the Government of India.

- Munu Mahawar, Higher Commissioner of the Republic of India to the Republic of Maldives, presented the letter of invitation to the President during a courtesy call at the President's Office.

Election Results 2024 LIVE Updates: Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav calls a meeting at the party office in Lucknow

Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav calls a meeting at the party office in Lucknow. All MPs of the party and candidates to be present at the meeting.

Congratulatory posters and banners put up outside the party office. "Sabke Shri Akhilesh, Ayodhya Ke Avdhesh," reads a poster.

Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav calls a meeting at the party office in Lucknow. All MPs of the party and candidates to be present at the meeting. Congratulatory posters and banners put up outside the party office. "Sabke Shri Akhilesh, Ayodhya Ke Avdhesh," reads a poster.

Election Results 2024 LIVE Updates: Modi good not just for India but for entire South Asia, says Pakistani-American businessman

- Prime Minister Narendra Modi guarantees stability not only in India but in the entire South Asia region, a prominent Pakistani American businessman said Friday as he congratulated the people of India on the peaceful and successful conduct of the world’s largest democratic exercise.

- “I have always said that Modi's leadership is necessary for India's future stability, preventing multiple parties from coming and destabilizing the constitution. Modi's leadership is a guarantee of India's stability and future of India,” Pakistani-American businessman Sajid Tarar told PTI in an interview.

- With Modi coming to power for a third term, people in Pakistan hope that this will result in an improvement in its relationship with India, he said.

Election Results 2024 LIVE Updates: Drumbeaters will look for anything to justify PM Modi's pathetic electoral performance, says Jairam Ramesh

Mocking Prime Minister designate Narendra Modi over the results of the Lok Sabha polls, Congress leader Jairam Ramesh on Saturday said that "drumbeaters" are justifying PM Modi's "pathetic" electoral performance unnecessarily.

In a post on X, Congress General Secretary (Communications) Jairam Ramesh said, "The drumbeat to find silver linings in the mandate that has been a moral, political, and personal defeat for Narendra Modi has started. It is being propagated that Mr. Narendra Modi is the first to receive a mandate thrice in a row after Jawaharlal Nehru. How leading a party to 240 seats and becoming an ek-tihaaii Pradhan Mantri is a mandate is not explained."

Election Results 2024 LIVE Updates: Key dignitaries to attend the swearing-in ceremony of PM-designate Narendra Modi

For the swearing-in ceremony of PM-designate Narendra Modi on June 9, Bangladesh Prime Minister Shiekh Hasina and Vice President of the Republic of Seychelles Ahmed Afif are expected to arrive in India on June 8.

Prime Minister of Mauritius Pravind Jugnauth, Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu, Bhuta Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay, Sri Lanka President Ranil Wickremesinghe and Nepal Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal are expected to arrive in India on June 9.

Election Results 2024 LIVE Updates: BJP delegation from Varanasi presents election victory certificate to PM Modi

A BJP delegation from Varanasi handed over the 2024 Lok Sabha victory certificate to Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi. They arrived from Varanasi to New Delhi on Thursday to present the certificate to PM Narendra Modi.

"Prime Minister Narendra Modi had his first meeting with the people of Kashi and due to PM's event on Thursday evening after winning from the Varanasi parliamentary constituency. He was overwhelmed with emotion during this time. BJP leaders from Varanasi presented him with the certificate of victory upon reaching Delhi," as per a BJP press release.

Election Results 2024 LIVE Updates: Delhi declared no-flying zone from June 9-10, prohibitory order issued

- Delhi Police has imposed prohibitory orders and declared the national capital no-flying zone as Narendra Modi will take oath as the prime minister for third term on June 9, according to an order issued by the Police Commissioner Sanjay Arora on Friday.

- The prohibitory orders will remain imposed for two days, June 9 and 10, it said.

- "It has been reported that certain criminal, anti-social elements or terrorists inimical to India may pose a threat to the safety of the general public, dignitaries and vital installations," Arora said in the order.

Election Results 2024 LIVE Updates: Voters proved West wrong about Indian democracy, says Indian-American leader

- Prominent Indian-American leader Jasdeep Singh Jassee said the recently concluded polls in India have not only highlighted the robust electoral process in the country but also sent a powerful message to the world about the resilience and vibrancy of its democracy.

- Despite a wave of scepticism from the Western media regarding the integrity of India’s democratic processes, the results have decisively dispelled such doubts, Sikhs for America leader Jasdeep Singh Jassee told PTI in an interview.

Election Results 2024 LIVE Updates: Modi elected as NDA Parliamentary Party leader: BJP workers burst into celebration

- The BJP in Delhi celebrated Narendra Modi's election as NDA Parliamentary Party leader, confirming his third consecutive term as prime minister, with drumbeats and fireworks on Friday.

- During a meeting of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) in the Central Hall of Parliament on Friday, Modi was elected as leader of the NDA Parliamentary Party, the BJP Parliamentary Party and the leader of the BJP in the Lok Sabha.

- Delhi BJP leaders and workers, led by its chief Virendra Sachdeva, gathered at Red Cross Road during the meeting and celebrated Modi's election, dancing to the beat of drums and distributing sweets.

Election Results 2024 LIVE Updates: I believe that such a strong alliance (NDA) has never been formed, says BJP MP from Kanpur, Ramesh Awasthi

The newly elected BJP MP from Kanpur, Ramesh Awasthi says, "Narendra Modi is going to become the Prime Minister for the third time... The job of the opposition is to raise questions. I believe that such a strong alliance (NDA) has never been formed..."

Election Results 2024 LIVE Updates: People have not given a clear mandate to any party, says Congress leader Sachin Pilot

Congress leader Sachin Pilot says, "...People have not given a clear mandate to any party. Whichever government is formed, will be a coalition government. BJP claimed to get 370 and 400 plus for their alliance, but they are far behind that. Congress's strength has doubled. The mandate was against BJP in this election and people have liked the Congress' and INDIA alliance's manifesto..."

Election Results 2024 LIVE Updates: Scrapping Agnipath scheme could mean a higher defence pension bill

With Modi 3.0 set to be a coalition regime, unsurprisingly, demands have started emerging from parties giving support to the new National Democratic Alliance (NDA) government that will take over at the Centre.

The Janata Dal (United) or JD(U), a key partner of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), is said to have sought a review of the contentious Agnipath short-service scheme for defence personnel. In the event the incoming regime scraps it altogether, the pension burden on the exchequer is likely to increase. Read more here.

Election Results 2024 LIVE Updates: Security tightened in Delhi ahead of Narendra Modi's swearing-in ceremony

- Top officials from Delhi Police conducted a thorough security review at Rashtrapati Bhavan as part of the preparation for Narendra Modi's swearing-in ceremony for the third term as Prime Minister on June 9.

- Special security measures have also been arranged for foreign dignitaries attending the swearing-in ceremony, including enhanced protocols at three designated hotels where the dignitaries will be staying.

Election Results 2024 LIVE Updates: President appoints Narendra Modi as PM-designate; oath on Sunday evening

- Narendra Modi will take oath as the prime minister for a third consecutive term on Sunday evening as President Droupadi Murmu has invited him to form the government.

- Murmu appointed Modi as the prime minister-designate on Friday after Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) chief J P Nadda handed her a letter on Modi's election as the leader of the BJP Parliamentary Party and NDA leaders submitted their letters of support.

- The BJP won 240 seats in the just-concluded Lok Sabha polls, falling short of the halfway mark in the 543-member House, but the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) together won 293 seats, which is a comfortable majority.

Election Results 2024 LIVE Updates: People's trust in PM Modi one of the reasons that we came victorious, says BJP MP from West Delhi Kamaljeet Sehrawat

Newly elected BJP MP from West Delhi Lok Sabha constituency, Kamaljeet Sehrawat says, "The people's trust in PM Modi and the works done by him along with the people's faith in our Sankalp Patra, the strategy of the organisation and us focusing on the agenda of development are the reasons that we come victorious."

Election Results 2024 LIVE Updates: First session of 18th Lok Sabha likely to commence around June 15, say sources

- The first session of the 18th Lok Sabha is likely to begin around June 15, sources said Friday.

- The first session will commence in the third week of June with the oath-taking by the newly elected candidates as members of the House, the sources said, adding the oath-taking is likely to continue for two days, following which a new Speaker will be elected.

- The next day, the president will address a joint sitting of Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha, thus formally inaugurating the session, the sources added. (PTI)