Narendra Modi was sworn in as India’s Prime Minister for the third time, matching a record only achieved by Jawaharlal Nehru. The ceremony took place at the Rashtrapati Bhavan, with President Draupadi Murmu administering the oath.
Several key leaders also took their oaths as cabinet ministers in the new government, including Rajnath Singh, Amit Shah, JP Nadda, Shivraj Singh Chouhan, and Nirmala Sitharaman. The event, attended by over 8,000 guests, marked the official start of the NDA’s third term in office.
Earlier in the day, newly-elected Members of Parliament gathered at Modi’s residence, with many expected to join the Cabinet. A total of 66 ministers are taking the oath today.
Nirmala Sitharaman, a Rajya Sabha MP, was sworn in as a Cabinet Minister. Senior BJP leader and former Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan also took his oath as a Cabinet Minister. BJP National President JP Nadda, Nagpur MP Nitin Gadkari, and Lucknow MP Rajnath Singh were among the prominent leaders who took their oaths as Cabinet Ministers in the new government.
This significant event highlights the NDA’s continued leadership under Modi, with a strong team of experienced ministers ready to guide the country forward.
Timarah Adamenko