Prime Minister Narendra Modi resumed his monthly radio address ‘Mann Ki Baat’ after a three-month hiatus, thanking voters for their faith in Indian democracy and highlighting the ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’ campaign for World Environment Day. He also honored the courage of tribal leaders Veer Sidhu and Kanhu on ‘Hul Diwas’.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi returned to his monthly radio address ‘Mann Ki Baat’ after the Lok Sabha elections, thanking the nation for its participation and reaffirming his faith in India’s democracy. He also lauded the Election Commission for its work in conducting the world’s largest election.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s monthly radio broadcast, ‘Mann Ki Baat,’ is set to resume on Sunday, June 30th, after a three-month hiatus due to the Lok Sabha elections. PM Modi encourages listeners to share their thoughts and ideas for the program, which aims to engage with various segments of Indian society and celebrate grassroots-level achievements.
A senior BJP leader from Maharashtra, Suresh Dhas, has publicly blamed the alliance with Ajit Pawar’s NCP faction for the BJP’s poor performance in the Lok Sabha elections. He claims the alliance was unpopular and that BJP workers were disaffected by the sudden inclusion of the NCP. Dhas’ statement comes amid growing discontent within the BJP about the NCP alliance, with other leaders also expressing similar sentiments.
The Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) is facing a leadership crisis following a revolt by senior leaders against party chief Sukhbir Singh Badal. The rebellion, triggered by the party’s poor performance in the recent Lok Sabha elections, has divided the party into two camps – those demanding Badal’s resignation and those supporting him.
Pradeep Gupta, the chief of Axis My India, has stated his willingness to face any investigations, including by SEBI and JPC, following allegations of stock market manipulation using exit polls. He also denied conducting exit polls for foreign investors and emphasized his support for regulations in the pollster industry.
Facing public backlash over e-governance initiatives, the Haryana government has launched ‘Samadhan Shivirs’ to resolve grievances. The move comes after e-initiatives introduced by former CM Manohar Lal, including PPP and Meri Fasal Mera Byora, were criticized for technical glitches. The BJP’s poor performance in the Lok Sabha elections, losing five seats to the Congress, has been partly attributed to discontent over these programs. The government aims to improve its reputation by addressing public concerns through daily ‘Samadhan Shivirs’ and a dedicated ‘Samadhan Parkosth’. While some e-initiatives are acknowledged as useful, implementation challenges have caused dissatisfaction among the populace.
In his first speech after winning the Lok Sabha elections, former Congress president Rahul Gandhi cautioned the Prime Minister against any attempt to alter the Constitution. Addressing a public gathering in Raebareli, Gandhi emphasized that such a move would be met with severe consequences from the people.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s third-term cabinet has inducted seven women ministers, including two cabinet-level positions. Notable additions include former Union Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and Apna Dal MP Anupriya Patel. Six women ministers from the previous cabinet were not reappointed. This marks a slight decrease in the number of women lawmakers in the Lok Sabha, with 74 securing seats in this election compared to 78 in 2019. The expanded cabinet also includes 12 members from the Upper House and 58 newly-elected MPs from the Lok Sabha.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be sworn in for a third consecutive term today, marking the beginning of his third term in office. The swearing-in ceremony will take place at 7:15 p.m. at the Rashtrapati Bhavan. The National Democratic Alliance (NDA), led by Modi’s Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), won 286 seats in the recent Lok Sabha elections, falling short of the 272 majority mark. However, the BJP won 240 seats on its own, enough to form a government with the support of its allies. Modi’s swearing-in ceremony will be attended by leaders from seven South Asian and Indian Ocean region countries, as well as several other dignitaries.
