Results for: Oath-taking Ceremony

Amidst the oath-taking ceremony for the newly elected parliamentarians of the National Democratic Alliance led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, videos emerged on social media showing an animal roaming in the corridors of the Rashtrapati Bhavan. While initial speculations suggested the animal to be a leopard, the Delhi Police swiftly clarified that it was in fact a common house cat.

The Delhi Police took to social media to dispel any misinformation, stating that the animal captured in the live telecast was not a wild animal, as some media outlets and social media handles had claimed, but a harmless house cat. They urged citizens to refrain from spreading such rumors.

Despite the clarification, the video clip of the animal had already gone viral on social media, with some speculating it was a security breach and even a leopard. The incident highlights the need for accurate information dissemination and the importance of relying on official sources for reliable news.

Meanwhile, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and 71 other leaders took their oaths to serve in the Modi 3.0 ministry, with the new cabinet comprising 30 Cabinet ministers, five Ministers of State with Independent Charge, and 36 Ministers of State.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s newly formed cabinet held its first meeting on Monday following the swearing-in ceremony on Sunday. The council of 71 ministers includes several familiar faces from Modi’s previous cabinets as well as new additions. The allocation of portfolios is yet to be announced, but key ministers such as Amit Shah, Rajnath Singh, Nirmala Sitharaman, and S Jaishankar are expected to retain their current roles. The first cabinet meeting focused on discussing the upcoming agenda and setting priorities for the new government. The cabinet also includes seven women, with two holding cabinet positions. The representation of allies in the government remains significant, with 11 posts going to coalition partners in exchange for their support. Notable omissions from the cabinet include Anurag Thakur and Smriti Irani. The swearing-in ceremony was attended by several dignitaries, including President Droupadi Murmu, who administered the oaths of office and secrecy. Prime Minister Modi emphasized the importance of stability and resolution in his first address to officials at the Prime Minister’s Office.

On Sunday evening, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be sworn in for a historic third term. The oath-taking ceremony will be attended by a host of eminent personalities, including top actors Shah Rukh Khan, Akshay Kumar, and Rajinikanth. Business tycoons from the Adani and Ambani families will also be present. Newly elected BJP MPs Kangana Ranaut and Suresh Gopi are expected to attend the event as well. Commenting on his attendance, Rajinikanth said, ‘I congratulate PM Modi Ji for becoming the prime minister for the consecutive third time.’

To ensure a secure environment for Prime Minister-designate Narendra Modi’s oath-taking ceremony on June 9, 2024, the Delhi Police have implemented rigorous security measures. These measures encompass multi-layered security arrangements, deployment of NSG commandos, drones, and snipers for heightened protection at the Rashtrapati Bhavan.

Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu has received an invitation to attend the oath-taking ceremony of Narendra Modi, who is set to be sworn in as Prime Minister of India this week. This potential visit would mark Muizzu’s first official trip to India following his election as Maldives President last year. The invitation comes amidst speculations about the attendance of several other world leaders at Modi’s swearing-in ceremony. The formal invitations are expected to be sent out on Thursday, June 6th.