After securing Majority in Lok Sabha Elections, National Democratic Alliance on June 7, held a meeting for government formation at the Central Hall of the old Parliament Building in New Delhi. This is the alliance's first meeting following the June 4 vote count and declaration of results.
The meeting was attended by NDA figures including Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, BJP national president JP Nadda, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, and Former Haryana CM Manohar Lal Khattar.
Narendra Modi Elected Leader of Lok Sabha, BJP, and NDA Parliamentary Party
Narendra Modi was formally elected as the Leader of the Lok Sabha, the BJP, and the NDA Parliamentary Party by the lawmakers of his National Democratic Alliance (NDA), securing his third consecutive term as Prime Minister.
In an unanimous resolution endorsed by 21 NDA leaders, the alliance praised Modi's efforts in nation-building, welfare of the poor, and development.
Earlier, Senior BJP leader Rajnath Singh proposed Modi's name, supported by Amit Shah, Nitin Gadkari, and Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar.
Modi thanked the leaders, He said, “I am very fortunate that all of you have unanimously chosen me as the leader of NDA.” Today, when you are giving me this role, it means that the bridge of trust between us is strong.”
Nitish and Naidu’s Support
Telugu Desam Party (TDP) and Janata Dal (United), have expressed their support for Modi as the leader of Alliance. This comes after speculations about whether these two parties will extend their support to PM Modi to form the government or join hands with the INDI Alliance.
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar said,
"We all will stand with Narendra Modi in all his decisions.”
TDP chief Chandrababu Naidu said, that Balancing regional aspirations, national interest must run parallel to ensure holistic development for all strata of society.
PM Modi: NDA is most successful Alliance
Narendra Modi says,
"This is the most successful alliance in India's history; our aim will be to reach unanimity in all our decisions."
"I believe that if we look at the results of the 2024 Lok Sabha Elections, from every parameter, the world believes that this is NDA's 'Mahavijay'... if we look at the statistics in the history of the alliance, then this is the strongest alliance government," says Modi.
We are committed to principle of 'sarva panth sambhava' (religious equality)...NDA is not a grouping of parties that have come together for power, it's an organic alliance committed to principle of 'nation first'," says Modi.
"NDA is a group committed to the nation first. It must have been assembled in the beginning after a long period of 30 years.”
“Today, the people of India have watered the trust of the NDA and turned that seed into a fruitful one. We all have the legacy of such great leaders and we are proud of it. In the past 10 years, we have tried to move forward with the same legacy, the same values of NDA and to take the country forward...," the Prime Minister said.
“For me, all the leaders of all the parties are equal in the Parliament. When we talk about Sabka Prayaas, for us everyone becomes equal whether they are from our party or not. This is the reason the NDA alliance has been strong and moved ahead in the last 30 years.” he added
Modi also said the NDA government in the next 10 years will focus on good governance, development, quality of life and minimum interference in the lives of common citizens.
Jibe at congress
Mocked Low Tally of Seats
Taking a swipe at the Congress, Mr. Modi also said that even after 10 years, the grand old party couldn’t touch 100-mark in the Lok Sabha polls. “Their total seats in the last three polls are fewer than our tally in this election alone,” he said.
“INDIA alliance parties have already started saying the alliance was only for the 2024 Lok Sabha polls, it shows their character, hunger for power,” said Narendra Modi.
“They tried to paint the 2024 Lok Sabha results as a loss for us but the people of our country know we never lost,” he added.
EVM Alive or Dead?
As opposition has put allegations of tampered Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs), Prime Minister-elect Narendra Modi emphasised the integrity of India's electoral process at the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) Parliamentary meeting on Friday.
During his address, Modi recounted his reaction to the election results, humorously asking if the EVMs were "alive or dead" amid the ongoing scrutiny.
“These people (Opposition) had decided to ensure that people stop believing in democracy and democratic process of India. They continuously abused EVM," Modi said.
Modi further asserted that by the evening of June 4, the Opposition's doubts were effectively silenced. "EVM ne unko chup kar diya (EVM silenced the Opposition). This is the strength of India’s democracy, its fairness. I hope I won’t hear about EVM for 5 years. But when we go into 2029, perhaps they will again harp about EVM. The country will never forgive them," he remarked.
He also criticized the Opposition alliance, referred to as the INDIA alliance, for their skepticism towards technological advancements such as EVMs and Aadhaar, suggesting they were out of touch with the current century.
Narendra Modi meets Draupadi Murmu
President Droupadi Murmu formally invited senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Narendra Modi to form the Union government for a third consecutive term. Modi visited Rashtrapati Bhavan to meet President Murmu and stake his claim to form the government. "President has appointed me as PM-designate, and I have informed her that the swearing-in ceremony may be held on Sunday," Modi announced to the media outside Rashtrapati Bhavan.
Modi informed the media that the swearing-in ceremony is likely to be held on Sunday. He also mentioned that he would present the list of his ministers to President Murmu before the swearing-in.
PM Narendra Modi Visits BJP Veterans
PM-elect Narendra Modi, first visited the residence of BJP veteran and former Deputy Prime Minister L.K. Advani in Delhi. The meeting was a significant gesture, acknowledging Advani's long-standing contributions to the party and the nation. Following this, Modi met with BJP stalwart Murli Manohar Joshi, another respected leader within the party, at his residence.
Modi also met former President Ram Nath Kovind before heading to Rashtrapati Bhavan to meet President Droupadi Murmu and stake his claim to form the new government.
PM Modi’s Oath for Third Consecutive Term
Narendra Modi is expected to take the oath of office for his third consecutive term on June 9, Sunday, at 6 PM at the Rashtrapati Bhavan.
The event will be attended by a diverse group of special guests, including sanitation workers, transgender individuals, and labourers involved in the Central Vista Project, as per some reports. Railway employees from the Vande Bharat and Metro services, beneficiaries of central government schemes, and "Viksit Bharat" ambassadors have also been invited to the ceremony. The Rashtrapati Bhavan has made arrangements to accommodate over 8,000 guests for this significant event.
Special Foreign Dignitaries attending the ceremony:
- Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu
- Nepal Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’: Also scheduled for a three-day visit to India starting June 9.
- Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina
- Bhutanese Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay
- Mauritius Prime Minister Pravind Jugnauth
(Inputs from agencies)
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