PM Modi oath-taking ceremony Highlights: Leaders of neighbouring countries meet PM Modi, congratulate him

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PM Modi Oath Ceremony Highlights: Rajnath Singh and Bhupender Yadav appointed as observers

BJP appointed Rajnath Singh and Bhupender Yadav as observers to appoint the Chief Minister of Odisha.

PM Modi Oath Ceremony Highlights: Leaders leave for JP Nadda's residence post oath ceremony

After the conclusion of the swearing-in ceremony of Prime Minister Narendra Modi today at the Rashtrapati Bhavan, all the ministers leave for Union Minister and BJP leader JP Nadda's residence for the dinner party hosted by him.

PM Modi Oath Ceremony Highlights: We expect that this will be PM Modi's best tenure, says Rajya Sabha MP & senior advocate Mahesh Jethmalani

Rajya Sabha MP & senior advocate Mahesh Jethmalani after attending PM Modi's oath ceremony said, we expect that this will be PM Modi's best tenure. I am sure he will also get a fourth term. Earlier, representatives of all parties used to come. The distance between both the two sides (Opposition and ruling) should be bridged by a building consensus so that old traditions prevail, he added on opposition represented by only Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge at the oath ceremony

PM Modi Oath Ceremony Highlights: At least 8,000 invited guests witness the grandeur and pomp of Modi's inauguration for a third term

More than eight thousand people crowded into the Rashtrapati Bhavan forecourt on Sunday to witness Narendra Modi take the oath of office as prime minister for a third term in office. Among them were political insiders and outsiders, business titans and entertainment celebrities, practically everyone who is anybody in India and many who are not.

PM Modi Oath Ceremony Live: Leaders of neighbouring countries meet PM Modi, congratulate him

Sri Lanka President Ranil Wickremesinghe, Maldives President Dr Mohamed Muizzu, Vice President of Seychelles Ahmed Afif, Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina, Mauritius Prime Minister Pravind Jugnauth, Nepali PM Pushpa Kamal Dahal & Bhutan PM Dasho Tshering Tobgay joined Prime Minister Narendra Modi on stage after he took the oath and congratulated him.

PM Modi Oath Ceremony Live: Swearing-in ceremony at Rashtrapati Bhavan concludes

The oath ceremony of Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led NDA administration concluded at Rashtrapati Bhavan.

PM Modi Oath Ceremony Live: Cong President Mallikarjun Kharge points at PM Modi's govt for terror attacks in J&K

"Even while PM, Shri Narendra Modi and his NDA Govt get sworn in and heads of several countries are in the country, a dastardly terrorist attack on a bus carrying pilgrims has resulted in loss of lives of at least 10 Indians. We unequivocally condemn this gruesome terror attack on our people and deliberate affront to our National Security. Our heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims wish and pray for the speedy recovery of the injured. The Government & authorities should provide immediate assistance and compensation to the victims," posted Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on X.

PM Modi Oath Ceremony Live: Odisha BJP President Manmohan Samal expresses happiness about 3 ministers from Odisha getting cabinet berths

Odisha BJP President Manmohan Samal said, "We congratulate PM Modi on taking oath for the third consecutive time. It is a matter of happiness that three people from Odisha have got Cabinet berths."

PM Modi Oath Ceremony Live: Bill Gates congratulates PM Modi on forming govt for the 3rd time

“Congratulations to @narendramodi on winning a third term as Prime Minister. You have strengthened India's position as a source of innovation for global progress in sectors like health, agriculture, women-led development, and digital transformation. Look forward to a continued partnership to enhance the lives of people across India and the world,” Bill Gates posted on X.

PM Modi Oath Ceremony Live: Suresh Gopi takes oath as Union Minister

Suresh Gopi, Faridabad MP Krishan Pal, RPI(A) leader Ramdas Athawale, JD(U) leader Ramnath Thakur take oath as Ministers of State, Kirti Vardhan Singh, and Shobha Karandlaje sworn-in as Union Minister in PM Narendra Modi's cabinet.

PM Modi Oath Ceremony Live: Oath taking ceremony continues
Faridabad MP Krishan Pal, RPI(A) leader Ramdas Athawale, JD(U) leader Ramnath Thakur have taken oath as Ministers of State.

PM Modi Oath Ceremony Live: Leaders take oath as Union Minister administered by President Draupadi Murmu

TDP leader Dr Pemmasani Chandrasekhar, BJP leader V Somanna, BJP leader Krishan Pal, BJP leader Prog S. P. Singh Baghel, Apna Dal (S) president Anupriya Patel and Ujiarpur MP Nityananad Rai sworn-in as Union Minister in PM Narendra Modi's cabinet.

PM Modi Oath Ceremony Live: Rajeev Chandrasekhar deletes earlier post on x about retirement, clarifies saying will continue working as 'Karyakarta'

Former Union Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar deleted a post from X, formerly known as Twitter, which he had posted earlier today stating that he was bowing out from his "18 year stint of public service".

However, he later clarified that he would continue as a karyakarta. “I am clarifying that my political career continues as a Karyakarta, my career as MP/Minister has ended after 18 years. Too many people misunderstanding my tweet below and so the clarification,” he said on X.

PM Modi Oath Ceremony Live: Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates wishes PM Modi congratulation

Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates tweets, "Congratulations to Narendra Modi on winning a third term as Prime Minister. You have strengthened India's position as a source of innovation for global progress in sectors like health, agriculture, women-led development, and digital transformation. Look forward to a continued partnership to enhance the lives of people across India and the world."

PM Modi Oath Ceremony Live: CR Patil, Prataprao Jadhav take oath as Union Ministers

BJP leader CR Patil, BJP leader Inderjit Singh, BJP leader Jitendra Singh, and Shiv Sena leader Prataprao Jadhav were sworn in as Union Minister in PM Narendra Modi's cabinet.

PM Modi Oath Ceremony Live: Arjun Ram Meghwal, Jitendra Singh take oath as Union Ministers of State

Bikaner MP Arjun Ram Meghwal and Udhampur MP Jitendra Singh take oath as Union Ministers of State (Independent Charge).

PM Modi Oath Ceremony Live: LJP-RV leader Chirag Paswan takes oath at Union Cabinet minister

LJP (Ram Vilas) chief Chirag Paswan takes oath as Union Minister in PM Narendra Modi's cabinet.

PM Modi Oath Ceremony Live: Hardeep Singh Puri, Kiren Rijiju, G Kishan Reddy take oath as Union Ministers

BJP leaders Hardeep Singh Puri, Kiren Rijiju, G Kishan Reddy and Mansukh L. Mandaviya sworn in as Union Minister in PM Narendra Modi's cabinet.

PM Modi Oath Ceremony Live: BJP leader Ashwini Vaishnaw takes oath

BJP leader Ashwini Vaishnaw also took oath as Union Minister in PM Narendra Modi's cabinet.

PM Modi Oath Ceremony Live: Bhupender Yadav, Gajendra Singh Shekhawat take oath as Union Ministers

BJP leaders Bhupender Yadav, Gajendra Singh Shekhawat and Annapurna Devi were also sworn in as Union Minister in PM Narendra Modi's cabinet.

PM Modi Oath Ceremony Live: Jual Oram, Prahlad Joshi among other leaders who took oath as Union ministers

BJP leader Jual Oram, JDU's Lallan Singh, BJP leader Dr Virendra Kumar, TDP leader Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu and BJP leader Prahlad Joshi sworn in as Union Cabinet Minister in PM Narendra Modi's new government.

PM Modi Oath Ceremony Live: Piyush Goyal, Dharmendra Pradhan take oath as Union Ministers

BJP leader Piyush Goyal and BJP leader Dharmendra Pradhan were sworn in as Union Minister at Rashtrapati Bhavan.

PM Modi Oath Ceremony Live: Five former chief ministers take oath as Union Ministers

Former Haryana chief minister Manohar Lal Khattar, Ex-Karnataka CM HD Kumaraswamy, Former Madhya Pradesh CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan, Former Assam chief minister Sarbananda Sonowal and Former Bihar Chief Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi also sworn-in as Union Cabinet Ministers in PM Modi-led NDA government.

PM Modi Oath Ceremony Live: Nirmala Sitharaman takes oath at Union Minister

Nirmala Sitharaman takes oath as Union Cabinet Minister in the NDA government 3.0.

PM Modi Oath Ceremony Live: Dr S Jaishankar takes oath

BJP leader Dr S Jaishankar takes oath Union Cabinet Minister in PM Modi's NDA government.

PM Modi Oath Ceremony Live: BJP leader Shivraj Singh Chouhan takes oath as Union Minister

BJP leader Shivraj Singh Chouhan was sworn in as Union Minister in Prime Minister Narendra Modi's NDA cabinet.

PM Modi Oath Ceremony Live: Nitin Gadkari takes oath

Nitin Gadkari takes oath as a Union Cabinet minister in PM Modi-led NDA government.

PM Modi Oath Ceremony Live: BJP leader JP Nadda takes oath

BJP leader JP Nadda took oath as a Union Cabinet minister in Prime Minister Narendra Modi's new government.

PM Modi Oath Ceremony Live: Amit Shah takes oath as Union Cabinet Minister

BJP leader Amit Shah administered the oath of office and secrecy as Union Cabinet Minister.

PM Modi Oath Ceremony Live: Rajnath Singh takes oath

BJP leader Rajnath Singh takes oath as Union Cabinet Minister in the Modi 3.0 government.

PM Modi Oath Ceremony Live: PM Modi takes oath as PM for the 3rd time
Narendra Modi takes oath as Prime Minister of India for the third time in presence of President Droupadi Murmu. This ties him up with Jawaharlal Nehru who had took oath as India's PM in 1952, 1957, and 1962.

PM Modi Oath Ceremony Live: President Droupadi Murmu arrives at Rashtrapati Bhawan

President Murmu takes the stage at Foremount Court at Rashtrapati Bhawan ahead of swearing-in ceremony of PM-designate Narendra Modi. All guests stand up for the National Anthem.

PM Modi Oath Ceremony Live: BJP leaders Amit Shah, Jyotiraditya Scindia and others attend the oath ceremony

BJP leaders Amit Shah, Rajnath Singh, Nitin Gadkari, Sarbananda Sonowal, Rajiv Ranjan (Lalan) Singh, JP Nadda, Shivraj Singh Chouhan, Dharmendra Pradhan, Piyush Goyal, Jyotiraditya Scindia, Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, H. D. Kumaraswamy & Mansukh Mandaviya are also present at the Forecourt of Rashtrapati Bhavan for the oath ceremony.

PM Modi Oath Ceremony Live: PM Modi reaches Rashtrapati Bhavan, to take oath as PM shortly

Prime Minister-designate Narendra Modi arrived at Rashtrapati Bhavan to take oath for the third consecutive term today.

PM Modi Oath Ceremony Live: Eminent world leaders in attendance for the oath ceremony

Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu, Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina, Bhutan PM Lyonchhen Tshering Tobgay and Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe arrived at the Rashtrapati Bhavan shortly before PM-designate Modi takes oath as the PM today.

PM Modi Oath Ceremony Live: Rajeev Chandrasekhar retires from political services after 18 years
Union Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar, in a post of X informed that he will retire from political services after 18 years of public service. "Today curtains down on my 18-year stint of public service, of which 3 years I had the privilege to serve with PM Narendra Modi TeamModi2.0. I certainly didnt intend to end my 18 years of public service, as a candidate who lost an Election." he said.

PM Modi Oath Ceremony Live: Rajnath Singh, Kangana Ranaut, Bihar CM Nitish Kumar also arrive at Rashtrapati Bhavan

BJP leaders Rajnath Singh and Kangana Ranaut reached the Rashtrapati Bhavan. Veteran BJP leader Murli Manohar Joshi as well as JD(U) chief and Bihar CM Nitish Kumar also arrive at Rashtrapati Bhavan ahead of the oath ceremony.

PM Modi Oath Ceremony Live: Cong Chief Mallikarjun Kharge attends the swearing-in ceremony

Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge is also attending the oath ceremony. Speaking on the same he said, "I am attending this event because of the constitutional duty. I being the LoP in the Rajya Sabha, this is my duty..."

PM Modi Oath Ceremony Live: Mukesh Ambani, Shah Rukh Khan attend the oath ceremony

Actor Shah Rukh Khan and Reliance Industries Chairman Mukesh Ambani along with his son Anant Ambani are also attending the oath ceremony of PM-designate Narendra Modi at Rashtrapati Bhavan in Delhi. Adani group chairman Gautam Adani also joined the list of guests at the venue.

PM Modi Oath Ceremony Live: Eminent Ministers attend oath ceremony

BJP leader Amit Shah, Kerala BJP MP-elect Suresh Gopi and UP CM Yogi Adityanath have arrived at Rashtrapati Bhavan for the oath ceremony.

PM Modi Oath Ceremony Live: Odisha's new CM to take oath on June 12, PM Modi to attend oath ceremony

BJP Spokesperson & oath-taking Ceremony In-charge, Dillip Mohanty said, "The oath-taking ceremony of the new Chief Minister of the newly-elected BJP Government in Odisha will now be held on June 12. PM Modi will be present for the oath ceremony

PM Modi Oath Ceremony Live: Dharmendra Pradhan, Biren Singh reach the venue for the oath ceremony

BJP MP-elect Dharmendra Pradhan, Manipur CM & BJP leader N Biren Singh arrived at Rashtrapati Bhavan to attend the oath ceremony of the NDA government 3.0.

PM Modi Oath Ceremony Live: Actors, politicians arrive at Rashtrapati Bhavan

Actor Akshay Kumar, Chairman of Prasar Bharati, Navneet Kumar Sehgal, Film-maker Rajkumar Hirani and actor Vikrant Massey are also in attendance for the oath ceremony of PM-designate Narendra Modi at Rashtrapati Bhavan in Delhi.

PM Modi Oath Ceremony Live: BJP leader S Jaishankar, Nirmala Sitharaman arrive for the swearing-in ceremony

BJP leaders Dr S Jaishankar and Nirmala Sitharaman have arrived at the Rashtrapati Bhavan. PM-designate Narendra Modi will take oath for the third term at 7.15 pm at the Forecourt of Rashtrapati Bhavan today.

PM Modi Oath Ceremony Live: Guests reach Rashtrapati Bhavan to attend Swearing-in ceremony

Guests have begun to arrive for Prime Minister-designate Narendra Modi's oath-taking ceremony at Rashtrapati Bhavan in Delhi, which begins at 7:15 pm.

PM Modi Oath Ceremony Live: BJP leader Kiren Rijiju to be a part of cabinet 3.0, official statement confirms

"I will take oath as Cabinet Minister around 7.30pm on 9th June 2024. In the past, I took oath 3 times as Minister of State in 2014, Minister of State with Independent Charge in 2019 and as Cabinet Minister in 2021. Thank you Arunachal Pradesh, Narendra Modi Ji, BJP India and people of India. I will serve the nation with greater zeal and devotion," posted BJP leader Kiren Rijiju on X.

PM Modi Oath Ceremony Live: BJP MP Bandi Sanjay to be appointed as Minister of State in the Council of Ministers

"From streets of Karimnagar to being recommended for appointment as Minister of State in the Council of Ministers - As I write this, I cannot express enough on how grateful I am to people of Karimnagar Parliamentary Constituency, BJP President Shri JP Nadda ji, Telangana Leaders, karyakarthas and most importantly Shri Narendra Modi ji. Heartful thanks to everyone who encouraged me and contributed to this growth," BJP MP Bandi Sanjay posted on X.

PM Modi Oath Ceremony Live: Workers involved in new Parliament Building's constructions invited to the swearing-in ceremony

BJP leader Mansukh Mandaviya interacted with workers involved in the construction of the new Parliament Building. These individuals have been invited to the swearing-in ceremony of PM-designate Narendra Modi. They will go to Rashtrapati Bhavan from the residence of BJP leader Mansukh Mandaviya.

PM Modi Oath Ceremony Live: Telangana BJP chief G Kishan Reddy likely to be a cabinet member, expresses gratitude

"Grateful to PM Narendra Modi for recommending my name to the President for appointment as a Cabinet Minister in the Council of Ministers...," Telangana BJP chief G Kishan Reddy posted on X(formerly known as Twitter).

PM Modi Oath Ceremony Live: Will continue to work as a party worker, says MP Anurag Thakur about not being part of the cabinet

On his role after being excluded from the Cabinet, he said: "I was an MP before, and I am an MP today as well. I was a party worker before, and I will continue to work as a party worker."

PM Modi Oath Ceremony Live: After independence, this is happening for the second time, says Telangana BJP president G Kishan Reddy on Narendra Modi's 3rd consecutive term as PM

Telangana BJP president G Kishan Reddy said, "After independence, this is happening for the second time that a PM, Narendra Modi will take oath as Prime Minister for the third time... Our party was established for a nationalist movement in the country... I thank everyone as a worker of the BJP and congratulate PM-designate Narendra Modi..."

PM Modi Oath Ceremony Live: BJP President JP Nadda to host dinner for cabinet ministers post swearing-in ceremony

At the dinner hosted by BJP leader JP Nadda following the swearing-in of the federal cabinet of ministers on Sunday, the newly-elected National Democratic Alliance MPs will be treated to an extensive meal featuring a variety of foods to assist them fight the heat. The evening menu includes drinks and shakes, stuffed litchi, matka kulfi, and mango cream with raita, all of which are popular during the summer months.

PM Modi Oath Ceremony Live: Ajit Pawar's NCP to not get any cabinet post in Modi 3.0 govt

Maharashtra Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis said, “Nationalist Congress Party was offered one seat from the government- MoS Independent Charge. But their request was from their side Praful Patel’s name was finalised and he was already a minister. Therefore, he would not be able to hold the post of MoS Independent Charge. When a government is formed with an alliance some criteria need to be decided, because several sides are together. But because of one party, the criteria cannot be twisted. But, I am sure that in the future when there will be an expansion at that time they will be remembered at that time…They requested for a cabinet minister post…”

PM Modi Oath Ceremony Live: Those who don't have neeti, sidhant say anything, says D(U) MP-elect Lovely Anand

On Opposition's comments on Nitish Kumar, JD(U) MP-elect Lovely Anand said, " Those who don't have 'neeti; and 'sidhant' say anything..."

PM Modi Oath Ceremony Live: Members of Transgender community also invited to the oath-taking ceremony, says BJP leader Virendra Kumar

Around 50 transgender people have been invited to attend Prime Minister-designate Narendra Modi's swearing-in event, where the new cabinet of ministers will seek their blessings.

“Our community will play a role in fulfilling Narendra Modi’s dream of ‘Viksit Bharat’ by 2047 and to make India ‘Aatmanirbhar’ (self-reliant). People of the transgender community have been invited to the oath-taking ceremony,” said BJP leader Virendra Kumar.

PM Modi Oath Ceremony Live: List of international guests attending PM Modi's Oath-taking ceremony today

Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu
Nepal Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda'
Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe
Bhutanese Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay
Bangladesh President Sheikh Hasina
Vice-President of Seychelles Ahmed Afif
Mauritius Prime Minister Pravind Kumar Jugnauth

PM Modi Oath Ceremony Live: Gujarat, Andhra Pradesh Chief Ministers reach Delhi

Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel and Andhra Pradesh CM-Designate N Chandrababu Naidu have arrived in Delhi ahead of the PM Modi's swearing in ceremony to be held today.

PM Modi Oath Ceremony Live: Madhya Pradesh's CM Mohan Yadav congratulates PM Modi

"It will be a new start for the democracy and a history will be scripted. I congratulate him (Narendra Modi) on his third term," stated Madhya Pradesh CM Mohan Yadav upon reaching in Delhi to attend the swearing-in ceremony of PM-designate Narendra Modi. "All our MLAs including those who won with the highest lead have also come to take part in the oath ceremony...," he added.

PM Modi Oath Ceremony Live: BJP MP Murlidhar Mohol happy to get elected for the first time, didn't believe when invited to PM Modi's residence

BJP MP Murlidhar Mohol who is likely to become a Union Cabinet minister, said that he was in disbelief when he got to know about it. He said, “I didn’t believe it at first because I have been elected for the first time. I received the call and was informed that I need to visit PM House to take the oath. I didn’t know that I would get this huge opportunity but now that I have got this opportunity, I will work hard to serve the country."

PM Modi Oath Ceremony Live: Nepal's PM Pushpa Kamal Dahal reaches Delhi to attend PM Modi's oath ceremony

Nepali Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal arrived in Delhi today to attend Prime Minister-designate Narendra Modi's swearing-in ceremony. At 7.15 pm, Modi will take the Prime Minister's oath for the third time.

PM Modi Oath Ceremony Live: BJP leader Ravneet Singh Bittu thankful for getting chance in the cabinet after losing elections

BJP leader Ravneet Singh Bittu said after attending the tea meeting at 7 LKM, "It is a very big thing for me that they (NDA) have chosen me in their cabinet even after losing the elections. Punjab has been given priority this time...I will prepare the ground for BJP to win the Assembly elections in 2027...Just 2 years ago, the people of Punjab rejected Congress, everyone knows the work that AAP is doing. So, people have only one option which is BJP...I would like to become the Chief Minister of Punjab if given a chance..."

V K Pandian News Updates LIVE: After BJD's shock defeat, VK Pandian quits active politics

Biju Janata Dal (BJD) leader and 5T Chairman VK Pandian announced his decision to quit active politics today. The announcement came just days after Naveen Patnaik's BJD suffered a big setback in the Odisha Assembly elections."Now consciously I decide to withdraw myself from active politics. I am sorry if I have hurt anyone on this journey. I am sorry if this campaign narrative against me has had a part to play in BJD's loss," Pandian said.

PM Modi Oath Ceremony Live: BJP leader Manohar Lal Khattar briefs about the PM Modi's tea meeting

Soon after attending the tea meeting at PM Modi's residence before the oath ceremony, BJP MP-elect Manohar Lal Khattar said, “There is a ritual of Narendra Modi that he calls people to his residence for a tea meeting. He only calls them who he wants to induct in his cabinet. Some formalities were to be done, which I have completed. He has asked to me to stay in Delhi for the next 24 hours. Other than me, Rao Inderjit Singh and Krishan Pal Gurjar were also present in the meeting.”

PM Modi Oath Ceremony Live: PM Modi asks newly elected MPs, Ministers to prepare 100-day action plan

PM- Designate Narendra Modi hosted a tea party for newly elected MPs and would-be Council of Ministers before his swearing-in ceremony on Sunday at Rashtrapati Bhawan. He asked the leaders to prepare a 100-day action plan and implement it as soon as possible.

PM Modi Oath Ceremony Live: Former PM HD Deve Gowda won't attend PM Modi's oath ceremony

As per official statement, JD(S) leader and former PM HD Deve Gowda would not attend the oath-taking ceremony of PM-designate Narendra Modi today evening due to his "ill health".

PM Modi Oath Ceremony Live: This is being discussed not only in the country, but in the entire world, says former Governor of UP Ram Naik

“This is being discussed not only in the country, but in the entire world. In the country, where there are many illiterate people, they (public) took an important decision from the democracy’s point of view, ” says former Governor of Uttar Pradesh Ram Naik.

Narendra Modi Oath Ceremony Live: Country has been moving forward at a fast pace, says Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) president Chirag Paswan

"Under PM Modi's leadership, the country has been moving forward at a fast pace for the last 10 years. Young MPs have a lot to learn from his experience. PM Modi taught us many things. It was a very informal discussion that we had today," says Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) president Chirag Paswan.

Narendra Modi Oath Ceremony Live: It feels good to get the opportunity to work with Modi ji, says BJP MP-elect Raksha Khadse
After attending the tea meeting at 7 LKM, BJP MP-elect Raksha Khadse says, "It is a matter of pride for me as I have worked as a BJP worker for several years. I hope that I can serve the country in the future. It feels good to get the opportunity to work with Modi ji...He congratulated us and said that we have to work together for the country..."

Narendra Modi Oath Ceremony Live: The people decided that they wanted Narendra Modi only, says BJP leader Madhavi Latha

On PM-designate Narendra Modi's swearing-in ceremony, BJP leader Madhavi Latha says, "No matter how many people come against Narendra Modi with a hope to defeat him, all of their efforts have been washed off. The people decided that they wanted Narendra Modi only..."

Narendra Modi Oath Ceremony Live: We will work towards fulfilling the resolution of ‘Viksit Bharat’, says BJP leader Gajendra Singh Shekhawat

Modi 3.0 Swearing-in Ceremony: “On this occasion, I can only say that we will work towards fulfilling the resolution of ‘Viksit Bharat’ and on the issues on which we contested the elections,” says BJP leader Gajendra Singh Shekhawat.

Narendra Modi Oath Ceremony Live: Congratulation to the public of the country for giving him this opportunity, says BJP leader Arjun Munda

Modi 3.0 Swearing-in Ceremony: “Congratulations to PM Modi. He will take oath today as PM for the third time. Congratulation to the public of the country for giving him this opportunity,” says BJP leader Arjun Munda.

PM Modi Oath Ceremony Live: I feel fortunate to get the opportunity to work with the Prime Minister, says Ajay Tamta
After attending the tea meeting at 7 LKM, BJP leader Ajay Tamta says, "I feel fortunate to get the opportunity to work with the Prime Minister. For this, I thank BJP, all the voters of my constituency and the Prime Minister...Whatever work I get, I will contribute to taking that work forward with all my strength..."

PM Modi Oath Ceremony Live: Around 300 MPs are with PM Modi, says BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari

On the swearing-in ceremony of PM-designate Narendra Modi, West Bengal LoP & BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari says, "It is a historic day...Around 300 MPs are with PM Modi. A strong, able, stable, dynamic and progressive government will be formed..."

PM Modi Oath Ceremony Live: The whole world is aware of PM Modi's far-sightedness, says Speaker of MP Legislative Assembly Narendra Tomar
On the swearing-in ceremony of PM-designate Narendra Modi, Speaker of Madhya Pradesh Legislative Assembly Narendra Tomar says, "Narendra Modi will take oath as the Prime Minister for the third time...The whole world is aware of PM Modi's far-sightedness...His leadership assures the nation that the future of India is bright...With the support of the public, India will become Viksit Bharat"

Narendra Modi Oath Ceremony Live: It’s a historic day, says Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami

Modi 3.0 Swearing-in Ceremony: “It’s a historic day. The government is being formed under the leadership of PM Modi for the third time,” says Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami.

Narendra Modi Oath Ceremony Live: RJD MP Manoj Kumar Jha extends best wishes to Narendra Modi

RJD MP Manoj Kumar Jha says, "I extend my best wishes to Narendra Modi...If the leaders of Bihar (Nitish Kumar, Chirag Paswan, Jitan Ram Manjhi) are playing the role of Kingmaker, the people of Bihar also have some expectations from them...Special category status should be accorded to Bihar...A special package should be given to Bihar...Caste census should be conducted in the country..."

Narendra Modi Oath Ceremony Live: Delhi traffic police have made special traffic arrangements in the vicinity of Rashtrapati Bhavan

Delhi traffic police have made special traffic arrangements in the vicinity of Rashtrapati Bhavan from 2:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. today.

PM Modi Oath Ceremony Live: Newly elected BJP MP from Thrissur, Suresh Gopi departs for Delhi

Newly elected BJP MP from Thrissur, Suresh Gopi departs for Delhi, ahead of the swearing-in ceremony of PM-designate Narendra Modi.

On being asked if he will be offered a post in the cabinet, he says, "Let me reach Delhi. Let me take the decision of my leaders."

PM Modi Oath Ceremony Live: Let me just crossover this celebration, then I will talk, says Suresh Gopi

"Let me just crossover this celebration, then I will talk. The celebration has to go on. It is a people's celebration. There cannot be hindrance or variation of thoughts," says Suresh Gopi, the actor-turned-politician who made history in Kerala by getting elected as the first BJP Lok Sabha member from the state.

Narendra Modi Oath Ceremony Live: I have not received any invitation, says Congress leader Pramod Tiwari

"I have not received any invitation. I have talked to other leaders of the alliance, they have also not received any invitation. Would it be correct if we go when our alliance leaders have not been invited?" says Congress leader Pramod Tiwari.

Narendra Modi Oath Ceremony Live: Bhutan PM Tshering Tobgay arrives in New Delhi to attend swearing-in ceremony

Bhutan PM Tshering Tobgay arrives in New Delhi to attend Prime Minister Designate Narendra Modi's swearing-in ceremony today.

PM-Designate Modi will take the Prime Minister's oath for the third consecutive term today at 7.15 pm.

PM Narendra Modi Oath Ceremony LIVE: It is a historic event, says BJP leader Pratap Chandra Sarangi

"It is a historic event that after our first PM Jawaharlal Nehru, Narendra Modi is the one who is going to take oath for the third time. Although, the seats have declined, people's faith in him have been increasing," says BJP leader Pratap Chandra Sarangi.

PM Narendra Modi Oath Ceremony LIVE: Bhutan PM Tshering Tobgay arrives in Delhi to attend swearing-in ceremony

Bhutan PM Tshering Tobgay arrives in Delhi to attend swearing-in ceremony of Prime Minister-designate Narendra Modi

PM Narendra Modi Oath Ceremony LIVE: Madhya Pradesh will be getting huge representation in the Parliament, says MP Minister Lakhan Patel

Madhya Pradesh Minister Lakhan Patel says, "Modi government has done different things in each term. The pattern will continue in this term as well. Madhya Pradesh will be getting huge representation in the Parliament... We always say "Madhya Pradesh ke mann mein Modi, Modi ke mann mein Madhya Pradesh"... We have strong support of our alliance partners."

PM Narendra Modi Oath Ceremony LIVE: PM Modi is coming to power with an underwhelming majority, says Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Priyanka Chaturvedi

Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Priyanka Chaturvedi says, "PM Modi is coming to power with an underwhelming majority...I wish him all the best and I hope in this term he will take people along...I wish progress and development of the country..."

PM Narendra Modi Oath Ceremony LIVE: I am grateful to Narendra Modi for giving me a chance, says Ramdas Athawale

"I am grateful to Narendra Modi for giving me a chance to serve in his (Union) Cabinet. There's great enthusiasm among people and I am very happy," says Republican Party of India (Athawale) chief Ramdas Athawale.

PM Narendra Modi Oath Ceremony LIVE: BJP leader Rajnath Singh, Rao Inderjit Singh arrived at PM's residence to attend the tea meeting

BJP leader Rajnath Singh, Rao Inderjit Singh, Ajay Tamta, Hindustani Awam Morcha (Secular) founder Jitan Ram Manjhi and LJP (Ram Vilas) chief Chirag Paswan arrived at 7, LKM, the residence of Prime Minister-designate Narendra Modi to attend the tea meeting here.

BJP leaders Nirmala Sitharaman, Sarbananda Sonowal arrived at 7, LKM, the residence of Prime Minister-designate Narendra Modi to attend the tea meeting here.

PM Narendra Modi Oath Ceremony LIVE: It’s not Modi government anymore, it’s NDA government, says Independent MP Pappu Yadav

“The people of the country now don’t like hatred and anger.. Hindu-Muslim, PoK, Pakistan. I hope Hindu-Muslim politics won’t be done now. It’s not Modi government anymore, it’s NDA government,” says Independent MP Pappu Yadav.

PM Narendra Modi Oath Ceremony LIVE: Hon'ble Prime Minister must show the way to his ministers, says Congress leader P Chidambaram

"I hope we will get Ministers who will acknowledge (and then tackle) that there is high unemployment, unacceptable price rise and widespread economic distress Hon'ble Prime Minister must show the way to his ministers in his first speech in Parliament," posts Congress leader and Rajya Sabha MP P Chidambaram.

PM Narendra Modi Oath Ceremony LIVE: BJP leaders Jyotiraditya Scindia, Manohar Lal Khattar arrive to attend the tea meeting

BJP leaders Jyotiraditya Scindia, Manohar Lal Khattar, Raksha Khadse, Nityanand Rai, Harsh Malhotra Bhagirath Choudhary, JDS leader HD Kumaraswamy arrive at 7, LKM, the residence of Prime Minister-designate Narendra Modi to attend the tea meeting here.

BJP leaders Kiren Rijiju, Jitin Prasada, Ravneet Singh Bittu arrive at 7, LKM, the residence of Prime Minister-designate Narendra Modi to attend the tea meeting here.

PM Narendra Modi Oath Ceremony LIVE: BJP leaders Amit Shah, JP Nadda arrive at 7, LKM to attend the tea meeting here

BJP leaders Amit Shah, JP Nadda, BL Verma, Pankaj Chaudhary, Shivraj Singh Chouhan, Annapurna Devi, Arjun Ram Meghwal arrive at 7, LKM, the residence of Prime Minister-designate Narendra Modi to attend the tea meeting here.

PM-Designate Modi will take the Prime Minister's oath for the third consecutive term today at 7.15 pm.

PM Narendra Modi Oath Ceremony Live: The Prime Minister has got a chance for the third time, says Republican Party of India RS MP Ramdas Athawale

Republican Party of India Rajya Sabha MP Ramdas Athawale says, "The Prime Minister has got a chance for the third time and history is being created under his leadership... I am happy that I am from the independent community and he has given me this responsibility, for which I thank the Prime Minister... Whatever portfolio I get, I will fulfil it with responsibility."

PM Narendra Modi Oath Ceremony Live: I don't know who offered him (Nitish Kumar) the PM's chair, says Purnia Pappu Yadav

Newly elected independent MP from Purnia Pappu Yadav says, "... I don't know who offered him (Nitish Kumar) the PM's chair... Why do they not provide proof?... Nitish Kumar is in the last phase of politics. If he was offered the prime ministership then he should have taken it. He should be the PM and he should accept the offer. His name would be registered as the first PM from Bihar. He would have created history... If he was given the offer then he should have not rejected it... Granting 'special status' to Bihar should have been in his hands..."

PM Narendra Modi Oath Ceremony Live: Uttar Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel arrives in Delhi

Uttar Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel arrives in Delhi to attend Prime Minister Designate Narendra Modi's swearing-in ceremony today.

PM-Designate Modi will take the Prime Minister's oath for the third consecutive term today at 7.15 pm.

PM Narendra Modi Oath Ceremony Live: It is a joyous occasion for all of us, says Former MP HM Narottam Mishra
Former Madhya Pradesh Home Minister and BJP leader Narottam Mishra says, "It is a joyous occasion for all of us. Narendra Modi will be taking oath for the third consecutive term. He has set many benchmarks throughout his life, this is yet another one... Those who could not even score passing marks, are raising questions on those who've passed..."

PM Narendra Modi Oath Ceremony Live: Mallikarjun Kharge was called by BJP leader Pralhad Joshi late last night to invite him to the swearing-in ceremony

Congress President and LoP in Rajya Sabha, Mallikarjun Kharge was called by BJP leader Pralhad Joshi late last night to invite him to the swearing-in ceremony of PM-designate Narendra Modi. At present, no decision has been taken on Kharge's participation in the swearing-in ceremony: Sources

PM Narendra Modi Oath Ceremony Live: Rajnath Singh likely to continue as the Union Defence Minister, report says

According to sources, Rajnath Singh, the senior BJP leader who won from the Lucknow Lok Sabha seat, is likely to continue as the Union Defence Minister.

Meanwhile, sources said Pawan Kalyan’s Jana Sena will not be a part of the NDA government: Sources to News18

PM Narendra Modi Oath Ceremony Live: UP Minister Jaiveer Singh extends greetings to the people of the country

UP Minister Jaiveer Singh says, "It is a matter of pride that PM-designate Narendra Modi will take the prime minister's oath. Greetings to the people of the country for their approval of the work done by Narendra Modi...'

PM Narendra Modi Oath Ceremony Live: Posters of Modi 3.0 put up at BJP Maharashtra party office in Mumbai ahead of the swearing-in ceremony

Posters of Modi 3.0 put up at BJP Maharashtra party office in Mumbai ahead of the swearing-in ceremony of PM-designate Narendra Modi to be held today at Rashtrapati Bhavan.

Narendra Modi will take oath as the Prime Minister for the third consecutive term today.