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.
June 9th is a date marked by significant historical events that have left an enduring legacy on India. In 1964, Lal Bahadur Shastri became the second Prime Minister of India after the passing of Jawaharlal Nehru. On the same date in 2014, Narendra Modi was sworn in as Prime Minister, marking a continuation of political transitions in Indian politics. However, the day also serves as a day of remembrance for Birsa Munda, a celebrated freedom fighter who passed away on June 9, 1900.
Major events and developments across India and internationally on June 9, 2024, include:
1. Narendra Modi to take oath as Prime Minister of India for the third term.
2. Sikkim Krantikari Morcha chief Prem Singh Tamang to be sworn in as Chief Minister for the second term.
3. Farmer unions to march in support of CISF constable suspended for slapping Kangana Ranaut.
4. JEE Advanced Result 2024 expected to be released.
5. European Parliament elections conclude, with 450 million EU citizens casting their votes.
6. India to face Pakistan in ICC T20 World Cup qualifier.
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.
Narendra Modi is set to be sworn in as Prime Minister of India for a third consecutive term on Sunday, May 26, 2023. The oath ceremony will be attended by several prominent South Asian leaders, including those from Bangladesh and Sri Lanka, in line with the government’s ‘Neighbourhood First’ strategy. Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s allies selected him as their leader during a meeting in Delhi on Wednesday. With 293 out of 543 Lok Sabha seats, the NDA has surpassed the majority mark, while the BJP, with 240 seats, has fallen short of the halfway point.
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico survived an assassination attempt on Wednesday after being shot four times in front of the local House of Culture. The suspect is in custody, and Fico’s condition is reported to be critical. He is currently being airlifted to a hospital in Banská Bystrica for emergency surgery. The motive for the attack is not known at this time. This is a breaking news story and more information will be provided as it becomes available.
Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal has raised questions about who will succeed Prime Minister Narendra Modi as the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate for the next general elections. Modi is expected to retire next year, and Kejriwal has asked the BJP to clarify their plans for the future leadership of the party and the country.
Russian President Vladimir Putin has reappointed Mikhail Mishustin as the country’s prime minister. Mishustin, a low-key technocrat, has served in the role for the past four years. His reappointment was widely expected by political observers, who noted that Putin has appreciated his skills and lack of political ambitions. The parliament’s lower house is expected to approve Mishustin’s candidacy later on Friday.
The Singapore Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SICCI) expresses confidence in the strength of Singapore-India relations as Lawrence Wong takes up the role of Prime Minister. SICCI Chairman Neil Parekh highlighted Wong’s contributions to bilateral ties through his co-chairmanship of the India-Singapore Ministerial Roundtable. Since its establishment, SICCI has played a vital role in bolstering economic and business relations between Singapore and India. The chamber has facilitated numerous business missions, partnered with various Indian business associations, and organized investment roadshows in collaboration with Indian state governments.
Jeremiah Manele, a former foreign minister, has been elected as the new Prime Minister of the Solomon Islands. His victory in a secret ballot comes amidst heightened security in the capital, Honiara, after a national election last month failed to deliver a majority to any political party. Manele has pledged to uphold the nation’s China-friendly foreign policy, which has drawn attention from China, the United States, and neighboring Australia.
