Huge News: PM Calls Possible Cabinet Ministers; Confirms 2 from TDP, Mansukh Mandaviya Contacted from Gujarat; Swearing-in at 7:15 PM Tonight
As preparations for Modi 3.0’s cabinet swearing-in ceremony begin, speculation arises about potential ministers receiving calls. It’s been nearly confirmed that Chandrababu Naidu of TDP may secure cabinet and state ministerial positions. Additionally, there’s a possibility that Chirag Paswan of LJP(R), Ram Nath Thakur and Lal Singh of JDU, Jitan Ram Manjhi of HAM, and Anupriya Patel of Apna Dal(S) might also be appointed as ministers.
Former CMs Manohar Lal Khattar and Ravi Indrajit Also Contacted from Haryana
Reports suggest that former Chief Ministers Manohar Lal Khattar and Rao Indrajit have also received calls from Haryana. Speculation is rife that there might be a reduction in the representation of Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Gujarat in the cabinet.
Narendra Modi to Take Oath as Prime Minister for Third Time Today
This evening at 7:15, Narendra Modi will be sworn in as Prime Minister for the third time at the Rashtrapati Bhavan. Earlier in the morning, he paid homage at the memorials of Mahatma Gandhi and former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee. Following this, he offered tributes to the martyrs at the National War Memorial.
Modi Set to Equal Nehru’s Record of Three Consecutive Terms as PM
With his third consecutive term as Prime Minister, Narendra Modi is poised to equal the record set by former PM Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, who served three consecutive terms spanning 62 years. Nehru achieved this feat by winning elections in 1952, 1957, and 1962, each time securing a majority for his government. Modi’s third inning will unfold based on the foundation of the recent coalition formed after the elections.
Coalition Politics Since 1990: BJP’s Journey Under Modi’s Leadership
Since the pivotal year of 1990, coalition politics has been a defining feature of Indian governance. Under Narendra Modi’s leadership, the BJP secured absolute majorities in both the 2014 and 2019 general elections, breaking this trend. However, in 2024, the BJP fell short of an absolute majority, winning only 240 seats, necessitating the need for allies to form a coalition for majority support.
NDA Leaders Chose Modi as Their Leader in a Meeting Held on June 7 in the Central Hall of Parliament
During a meeting held on June 7 in the Central Hall of Parliament, NDA leaders had chosen Modi as their leader. Now, the path to swearing-in is underway. In this ceremony, apart from China, Pakistan, and Afghanistan, the heads of seven neighboring countries—Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Maldives, Seychelles, Mauritius, Nepal, and Bhutan—will also be present.
Leaders Contacted Until Now
Several leaders have received calls so far:
- Rajnath Singh – BJP
- Nitin Gadkari – BJP
- Piyush Goyal – BJP
- Jyotiraditya Scindia – BJP
- Raksha Khadse – BJP
- Jitendra Singh – BJP
- Lalan Singh – JDU
- Jitan Ram Manjhi – HAM
- Kumaraswamy – JDS
- Ram Nath Thakur – JDU
- Chirag Paswan – LJP (R)
- Anupriya Patel – Apna Dal (S)
- Jayant Chaudhary – RLD
- Pratap Rao Jadhav – Shiv Sena (Shinde)
- Mohan Naidu – TDP
- P. Chandrasekhara Rao – TDP
- Rao Inderjit Singh – BJP
- Manohar Lal Khattar – BJP
- Shantanu Thakur – BJP
- Ashwini Vaishnav – BJP
- Mansukh Mandaviya – BJP
