Narendra Modi oath-taking ceremony live updates: Modi and council of ministers to take oath today; 8,000 attendees expected

PTC News Desk: At a huge ceremony in the nation’s capital today, BJP leader Narendra Modi will take the oath of office as India’s prime minister. Following two massively mandated governments, the veteran leader of the Bharatiya Janata Party will lead a coalition government.

Numerous foreign dignitaries, including the leaders of numerous neighboring nations, are scheduled to attend Modi’s inauguration.

Following the Lok Sabha elections, the Bharatiya Janata Party emerged as the single largest party. Nonetheless, the party’s total of 240 seats in the Lok Sabha, the lower chamber of parliament, fell 32 seats shy of a simple majority.

With 28 Lok Sabha seats won by their parties collectively, Narendra Modi’s third government would depend on the backing of his National Democratic Alliance allies, N Chandrababu Naidu and Nitish Kumar.

At 7:15 p.m., Modi and his cabinet are scheduled to take the oath of office at Rashtrapati Bhavan.

There will be about 8,000 attendees, including dignitaries from several fields.

Modi Oath Taking Ceremony Live: 10 Key Points on Narendra Modi’s Swearing-In Event

1. Dignitaries Attending: Several heads of states will be present, including Sri Lanka’s President Ranil Wickremesinghe, Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu, Seychelles Vice-President Ahmed Afif, Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, Mauritius Prime Minister Pravind Kumar Jugnauth, Nepal Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’, and Bhutan Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay.
2. Neighbourhood First Policy: The Ministry of External Affairs stated that the attendance of these leaders aligns with India’s ‘Neighbourhood First’ policy and ‘SAGAR’ vision.
3. Historical Precedents: In 2014 and 2019, the oath-taking ceremonies saw attendance from SAARC and BIMSTEC leaders, respectively.
4. Historical Milestone: Narendra Modi will match Jawaharlal Nehru’s record by becoming the Prime Minister of India for a third consecutive term.
5. Security Measures: Extensive security arrangements have been made in the national capital, including a no-fly zone on June 9 and 10. Nearly 1,100 traffic personnel have been deployed to manage traffic during the event.
6. Political Discussions: The BJP leadership, including Amit Shah, Rajnath Singh, and party president J P Nadda, have been in talks with allies like N Chandrababu Naidu (TDP), Nitish Kumar (JD(U)), and Eknath Shinde (Shiv Sena) regarding cabinet positions.
7. Potential Cabinet Members: According to PTI, potential cabinet members include Ram Mohan Naidu (TDP), Lalan Singh, Sanjay Jha, and Ram Nath Thakur (JD(U)), and Chirag Paswan (Lok Janshakti Party).
8. Opposition’s Concerns: The Opposition’s INDIA bloc, which reached out to Naidu and Kumar after winning 234 Lok Sabha seats, has expressed doubts about the longevity of Modi’s coalition government. Congress has warned of taking appropriate actions at the right time.
9. Post-Ceremony Banquet: President Droupadi Murmu will host a banquet for the attending foreign dignitaries after the ceremony.
10. Opposition’s Exclusion: Congress leader KC Venugopal mentioned that opposition leaders have not been informed about the swearing-in ceremony of PM-designate Narendra Modi.