Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his appreciation for the congratulatory message from Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates following his third consecutive term as India’s Prime Minister. Modi recalled their previous conversation regarding the impact of technology in governance and healthcare, as well as India’s commitment to combating climate change and promoting sustainable development. Gates had praised Modi’s contributions to India’s innovation in health, agriculture, women’s empowerment, and digital transformation. The Prime Minister also mentioned their shared goal of improving the lives of people in India and worldwide.
Results for: Third Term
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has taken oath for a third consecutive term, with key leaders like Amit Shah and Rajnath Singh inducted into the cabinet. Several new faces have also joined the Modi 3.0 government, while some ministers from the previous cabinet have been dropped.
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 has made history as the first Prime Minister since Jawaharlal Nehru to win three consecutive terms. The swearing-in ceremony took place at Rashtrapati Bhawan, with 3-tier security measures in place and a no-fly zone declared in Delhi-NCR. Several national and international dignitaries, including leaders from Bangladesh, Nepal, Sri Lanka, and the Maldives, witnessed the event.
The newly elected BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) MPs will gather today to elect their leader, Narendra Modi, who is set to become Prime Minister for a third term. The swearing-in ceremony is expected to take place on Sunday. Key updates include discussions among senior NDA members on cabinet berths, demands from the Janata Dal (United) for respectable representation, the support of BJP ally LJP(R), and the possibility of senior MPs being considered for ministerial roles instead of younger leaders. The JD(U), as the second-largest ally of the BJP, aims to secure key ministerial positions to regain influence in Bihar.
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.