In a Historic Feat, PM Narendra Modi Returns For the 3rd Term; 71 Ministers Sworn-In
PM Narendra Modi swearing-in: The oath of office was administered by President Droupadi Murmu.
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PM Modi Oath-Taking Ceremony Live Updates: The oath-taking ceremony took place at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Sunday 9 June. PM Modi took an oath for a third consecutive term, only the second PM after Jawaharlal Nehru to do so. The oath of office was administered by President Droupadi Murmu at the Bhavan's Forecourt.
The new Cabinet includes 30 Cabinet ministers, five Ministers of State with Independent Charge and 36 Ministers of State.
The ministers who took oath as cabinet ministers with PM Modi are:
Rajnath Singh (BJP)
Amit Shah (BJP)
Nitin Gadkari (BJP)
JP Nadda (BJP)
Shivraj Singh Chouhan (BJP)
Nirmala Sitharaman (BJP)
S Jaishankar (BJP)
Manohar Lal Khattar (BJP)
HD Kumaraswamy (Janata Dal-Secular)
Piyush Goyal (BJP)
Dharmendra Pradhan (BJP)
Jitan Ram Manjhi (Hindustani Awam Morcha)
Rajiv Ranjan Singh (Janata Dal-United)
Sarbananda Sonowal (BJP)
Virendra Kumar (BJP)
Ram Mohan Naidu (Telugu Desam Party)
Pralhad Joshi (BJP)
Jual Oram (BJP)
Giriraj Singh (BJP)
Ashwini Vaishnaw (BJP)
Jyotiraditya Scindia (BJP)
Bhupender Yadav (BJP)
Gajendra Singh Shekhawat (BJP)
Annapurna Devi (BJP)
Kiren Rijiju (BJP)
Hardeep Singh Puri (BJP)
Mansukh Mandaviya (BJP)
G Kishan Reddy (BJP)
Chirag Paswan (Lok Janshakti Party-Ram Vilas)
CR Paatil (BJP)
Rajnath Singh, Amit Shah also took oath along with Modi.
(Photo: PTI)
Rajnath Singh, JP Nadda, Nirmala Sitharaman, S Jaishankar and Nitin Gadkari, Manohar Lal, JDS Chief HD Kumaraswamy, others taking oath as ministers.
(Photo: PTI/Atul Yatav)
President Droupadi Murmu offers curd to leader of the NDA & PM-designate Narendra Modi after accepting his claim to form the next government of India.
A delegation of NDA leaders present a letter stating that they have selected Narendra Modi as their PM candidate.
Narendra Modi paying respects to the Constitution after being elected as the leader of the NDA.
PM Modi addressing the press after staking claim to form the government.
NDA leaders felicitating Narendra Modi following a meeting in Parliament's Central Hall on Friday, 7 June.
So far, only 7 women have taken oath as ministers: Nirmala Sitharaman, Annapurna Devi, Anupriya Patel, Raksha Khadse among others.
The cabinet till now has 27 ministers from OBC, 10 from Scheduled Castes, 5 from Scheduled Tribes and 5 from minorities, Hindustan Times stated.
NCP is the first NDA ally likely to not get a cabinet post. Maharashtra Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis said that Praful Patel was offered an MoS post but he has declined the same.
Earlier on Sunday, Modi interacted with all MPs who are most likely to be part of the Council of ministers in the new government. They were all seen at the PM’s residence in New Delhi for a customary tea programme in the afternoon.
The oath-taking ceremony is being attended by several world leaders, including Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, Sri Lanka President Ranil Wickremesinghe, Bhutanese Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay, Nepali Prime Minister Pushpa Kumar Dahal 'Prachanda', and Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu.
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President Murmu To Administer Oath of Office Today
Narendra Modi is scheduled to take oath as the Prime Minister of India for a third consecutive term at 7:15 PM on Sunday, 9 June.
The oath of office will be administered by President Droupadi Murmu at the Rashtrapati Bhavan's Forecourt to PM Modi as well as the new Union Council of Ministers.
PM Narendra Modi Oath Taking Ceremony Live Updates: Who's Attending the Swearing-In?
The oath-taking ceremony of Prime Minister-designate Narendra Modi will be attended by several world leaders, including Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, Sri Lanka President Ranil Wickremesinghe, Bhutanese Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay, Nepali Prime Minister Pushpa Kumar Dahal 'Prachanda', and Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu.
National Capital of Delhi on High Alert
The national capital has been put on high alert ahead of the oath-taking ceremony. A three-layered security apparatus has been set up: Delhi Police personnel will be deployed outside the ring of the Rashtrapati Bhavan and Central forces and the President's security in the inner ring, news agency PTI reported.
"Around 2500 police personnel, including five companies of paramilitary and Delhi Armed Police (DAP) jawans, have been planned to be deployed around the venue," a police official was quoted as saying by PTI.
Council of Ministers to Take Oath Today
Alongside PM Narendra Modi, members of the Council of Ministers will also take oath today. According to several media reports, those handling crucial departments like home, defence, finance and external affairs, etc will take oath today
PM Modi Pays Tribute to Mahatma Gandhi at Rajghat
Ahead of the swearing-in ceremony at 7:15 pm on Sunday, 9 June, PM-designate Narendra Modi arrived at Rajghat to pay tribute to Mahatma Gandhi.
The swearing-in ceremony will be held at Rashtrapati Bhawan. PM Modi will take the Prime Minister's oath for the third consecutive term at 7:15 PM
India-Nepal Ties in Modi 3.0: A Positive Trajectory Ahead
As Narendra Modi takes oath as India's prime minister for the third consecutive term, he himself – through telephonic conversations – has invited political leaders from South Asia, including Nepal Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal to attend the ceremony on Sunday, 9 June.
In 2014, when Modi became prime minister for the first time, he began the tradition of inviting heads of the state and governments from neighbouring countries to the swearing-in function – later conceptualised as a ‘neighbourhood-first' policy. Read the full piece here.
In Pictures | PM Modi Pays Floral Tributes To Mahatma Gandhi, Atal Bihar Vajpayee
Ahead of the swearing-in ceremony at 7:15 pm on Sunday, 9 June, Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid floral tributes to Mahatma Gandhi and late BJP stalwart Atal Bihari Vajpayee in New Delhi.
(Pictures: @narendramodi/X)
'Lucky That PM Modi, Nitish Kumar Showed Faith In Me': JD(U) Ram Nath Thakur
Second-time JD (U) Rajya Sabha MP Ramnath Thakur is all set to be sworn-in as a minister in the NDA government 3.0, news agency PTI reported.
Speaking to news agency PTI, Thakur said, "I consider myself lucky that PM Modi and Bihar CM Nitish Kumar showed faith in me. I will work to strengthen their hands."
He received an invite to take part in the event, PTI reported.
Who Will Attend PM Modi's Swearing-in Ceremony
Narendra Modi will be sworn-in as the Prime Minister for the third consecutive term on Sunday, 9 June, after the NDA scored a majority in the recently concluded Lok Sabha elections. The event will begin at 7:15 pm at the Rashtrapati Bhavan's Forecourt in Delhi.
Who all will attend the event?
Sri Lanka President Ranil Wickremesinghe
President of Maldives Mohamed Muizzu
Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina
Vice-President of Seychelles Ahmed Afif
Prime Minister of Mauritius Pravind Kumar Jugnauth
Prime Minister of Nepal Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda'
Prime Minister of Bhutan Tshering Tobgay
'Hope Ministers Will Acknowledge High Unemployment, Economic Distress': P Chidambaram
Ahead of the oath-taking ceremony of PM Narendra Modi and the council of ministers, senior Congress leader P Chidambaram said, "I hope we will get Ministers who will acknowledged (and then tackle) that there is high unemployment, unacceptable price rise and widespread economic distress."
'People Have Given Verdict For Development': Jharkhand Gov CP Radhakrishnan
Ahead of PM Modi's swearing-in ceremony on Sunday, 9 June, Jharkhand Governor CP Radhakrishnan told news agency PTI:
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge To Attend Swearing-in Ceremony
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge is likely to attend the oath-taking ceremony of PM Narendra Modi at 7:15 pm on Sunday, 9 June at the Rashtrapati Bhavan, news agency ANI reported.
Kharge is said to have received an invitation, ANI reported.
TDP MPs Chandra Sekhar Pemmasani, K Ram Mohan Naidu To Be Inducted Into Union Cabinet
Telugu Desam Party Lok Sabha members from Andhra Pradesh, K Ram Mohan Naidu and Chandra Sekhar Pemmasani are likely to be inducted into the Union Cabinet led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi that would be sworn in on Sunday.
According to a post on X by former TDP MP Galla Jayadev, Naidu, Srikakula Lok Sabha member will get a cabinet minister post while Pemmasani, Guntur MP, would get a minister of state berth.
Telugu Desam Party Lok Sabha members from Andhra Pradesh, K Ram Mohan Naidu and Chandra Sekhar Pemmasani are likely to be inducted into the Union Cabinet led by PM Narenda Modi that will be sworn in on Sunday, 9 June.
In a post on X, former TDP MP Galla Yadev congratulated Pemmasani, Guntur MP, for being selected as minister of state berth, and Naidu as cabinet minister.
BJP Leader Gajendra Singh Shekhawat To Be Inducted Into the Cabinet For Third Consecutive Term
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Gajendra Shekhawat thanked the Prime Minister for inducting him into the cabinet for a third consecutive term.
"The Prime Minister has given me the opportunity to serve the country by including me in his team for the third consecutive time. We will work as a team under the leadership of the Prime Minister," he said.
'Congrats to Public For Giving Modi This Opportunity': Arjun Munda
BJP leader Arjun Munda, speaking to PTI, remarked, “Congratulations to PM Modi. He will take oath today as PM for the third time. Congratulation to the public of the country for giving him this opportunity."
Nepal PM Departs For Delhi Ahead of Modi's Swearing-In
Nepal Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Parchanda' has departed for India for a two-day visit to attend Modi's 3.0 swearing-in ceremony, reports ANI.
‘Young MPs Have a Lot To Learn From Modi’: Chirag Paswan
Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) president Chirag Paswan, speaking to PTI, said, "Under PM Modi's leadership, the country has been moving forward at a fast pace for the last 10 years. Young MPs have a lot to learn from his experience. PM Modi taught us many things. It was a very informal discussion that we had today."
'Big Thing That NDA Chose Me Despite Losing Elections': Ravneet Singh Bittu
BJP MP-elect Ravneet Singh Bittu, speaking to PTI, said, "It is a very big thing for me that they (NDA) have chosen me in their cabinet even after losing the elections. Punjab has been given priority this time. I will prepare the ground for BJP to win the Assembly elections in 2027."
He continued, "Just 2 years ago, the people of Punjab rejected Congress, everyone knows the work that AAP is doing. So, people have only one option which is BJP. I would like to become the Chief Minister of Punjab if given a chance."
'Big India for India & Bhutan': PM of Bhutan Tshering Tobgay
Prime Minister of Bhutan Tshering Tobgay says, "... I'm honoured to be here representing His Majesty the King and the people of Bhutan at the swearing-in of Prime Minister Narendra Modi ji, that too for his third consecutive time. I congratulate the people of India for the successful outcome of the recent elections and for Prime Minister Narendra Modi, for BJP and for the NDA, they have gotten the mandate from the people."
He added, "They enjoy the trust and confidence of the people which reflects their performance in the past ten years. So it is a big deal for India. It is also a big deal for the region as Prime Minister Narendra Modi personally has invited us and we are delighted to be here."
'Public Voted For Modi Based on His Development Works': Ex-Lok Sabha Speaker
Former Lok Sabha Speaker and BJP leader Sumitra Mahajan, while speaking to ANI said, "Narendra Modi is becoming the Prime Minister for the third time...Based on the development works done by him, the public voted for him...NDA is not a weak alliance...The INDIA alliance has no majority."
'Shinde Proposed My Name, Happy to Get The Opportunity': Prataprao Jadhav
On the formation of the Union Cabinet, BJP MP Prataprao Jadhav said to PTI, "All our MPs proposed Shrikant Shinde's name for ministerial post, but he himself expressed his desire to work in the organisation. Eknath Shinde proposed my name, and today when I get the phone call from PMO, I felt very happy to get the opportunity to work for the country."
'Far From Taking Responsibility For His Failure..': Sonia Gandhi's Dig at Modi
Congress Parliamentary Party chairperson Sonia Gandhi took a dig at Prime Minister-designate Narendra Modi over his third time swearing in as PM.
"The Prime Minister who sought the mandate solely in his name to the exclusion of both his party and its allies has suffered a political and worse, a moral defeat. In reality, he has lost the mandate he sought and thereby lost the right to leadership as well," Sonia Gandhi said while addressing the extended CWC meet yesterday, reports ANI.
"Yet, far from taking responsibility for failure, he intends to get himself sworn in again. We do not expect him to change the substance and style of his governance, nor take cognizance of the will of the people," she added.
Ex-Bihar CM Jitan Ram Manjhi Attends Programme At Modi's Residence, Likely to Be Inducted
Hindustani Awam Morcha (Secular) chief and former Bihar Chief Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi is likely to take oath as a Union Minister in the third Narendra Modi-led government.
Earlier today, he posted on X: “Will be a part of the programme at Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s residence. There is good news for the people of Gaya and Bihar.”
Nepal PM Pushpa Kamal Dahal Arrives in Delhi
Prime Minister of Nepal Pushpa Kamal Dahal has arrived in New Delhi today. Dahal is scheduled to attend the swearing-in ceremony of India's Prime Minister and Union Council of Ministers.
Nepal PM Pushpa Kamal Dahal arrives in Delhi for Modi's swearing-in ceremony.
(Photo: PTI)
'Was An MP Before, Today As Well, Will Continue to Work': Anurag Thakur
"I congratulate PM Modi and his entire Cabinet. All these people are... someone is related to Namo App, someone from Viksit Bharat Abhiyan, someone found a mention in PM Modi's Mann Ki Baat... all these people have come to attend the swearing-in ceremony," said BJP leader Anurag Thakur, while speaking to PTI.
On his role after being excluded from the Cabinet, he said: "I was an MP before, and I am an MP today as well. I was a party worker before, and I will continue to work as a party worker."
'Maharashtra Got 6 Ministerial Posts': BJP Prez Chandrashekhar Bawankule
Maharashtra BJP President, Chandrashekhar Bawankule, while speaking to ANI, said, "Narendra Modi is going to be the PM of this nation. Rs 140 crores of Indians are waiting for the swearing ceremony of PM-designate Narendra Modi... Maharashtra has got 6 ministerial posts. This is a big thing for Maharashtra."
NCP 'Offered One Seat' But Likely To Not Get Any Cabinet Post
Maharashtra Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis, while speaking to ANI, said, "Nationalist Congress Party was offered one seat from the government- MoS Independent Charge. But their request was from their side Praful Patel's name was finalised and he was already a minister. Therefore, he would not be able to hold the post of MoS Independent Charge."
He added, "When a government is formed with an alliance some criteria need to be decided, because several sides are together. But because of one party, the criteria cannot be twisted. But, I am sure that in the future when there will be an expansion at that time they will be remembered at that time. They requested for a cabinet minister post."
'Withdrawing From Active Politics': BJD's VK Pandian
Biju Janata Dal's VK Pandian has posted that he is choosing to 'quit from active politics.' This comes at the heels of their defeat in the Lok Sabha and Odisha Assembly elections.
"Now consciously I decide to withdraw myself from active politics. I am sorry if I have hurt anyone on this journey. I am sorry if this campaign narrative against me has had a part to play in BJD’s loss. My apologies to the entire Biju Parivaar including all the ‘karmis’ for this,” she said.
He added, “I will always keep Odisha in core of my heart and my Guru Naveen Babu in my breath.”
'We Didn't Feel Right in Taking MoS Post': Ajit Pawar
Maharashtra Deputy CM and NCP chief Ajit Pawar said, "Praful Patel has served as a cabinet minister in the central government and we did not feel right in taking Minister of State with independent charge. So we told them (BJP) that we are ready to wait for a few days, but we want a cabinet ministry. We are going to attend the swearing-in ceremony today..."
He further said, "We have one Lok Sabha and one Rajya Sabha MP today, but in the next 2-3 months we will have a total of 3 members in the Rajya Sabha and our number of MPs in Parliament will be 4. So we said we should be given one (cabinet ministry) seat," reports ANI.
Kiren Rijiju To Take Oath Around 7:30 PM
Kiren Rijiju posted on X, that he will take oath as the Cabinet Minister around 7:30 PM. "In the past, I took oath 3 times as Minister of State in 2014, Minister of State with Independent Charge in 2019 and as Cabinet Minister in 2021."
BJP's Jaishankar Arrives at Rashtrapati Bhavan
BJP leader and the current External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar has arrived at Rashtrapati Bhavan.
Nirmala, Jayant Chaudhary & Shobha Karandlaje Arrive at Venue
Among noted political leaders, BJP's Nirmala Sitharaman, Hindustani Awam Morcha (Secular) founder Jitan Ram Manjhi, RLD Chief Jayant Singh Chaudhary and BJP MP-elect Shobha Karandlaje have also arrived at Rashtrapati Bhavan.
Shivraj, Ramdas Athawale, Devendra Fadnavis Arrive at Rashtrapati Bhavan
Shivraj Singh Chouhan, Ramdas Athawale, Devendra Fadnavis, Pawan Kalyan, Ashwini Vaishnaw at Rashtrapati Bhavan for the oath ceremony of the new government.
Film Director Vinod Chopra, Actor Vikrant Massey Arrive at Venue
Bollywood film director Vidhu Vinod Chopra, actor Vikrant Massey, Screenwriter and songwriter Prasoon Joshi also arrive at Rashtrapati Bhavan.
Amit Shah, Yogi Adityanath & Biren Singh Join Dignitaries
The current home minister Amit Shah, Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath Manipur chief minister BJP leader N Biren Singh have also arrived at Rashtrapati Bhavan.
Actor-Turned-Politician Suresh Gopi Arrives at Rashtrapati Bhavan
Actor-turned-politician Suresh Gopi has arrived at Rashtrapati Bhavan. He is slated to bee the first Kerala's BJP MP to become Union Minister.
Shahrukh Khan, Ambanis Arrive at Rashtrapati Bhavan
Actor Shahrukh Khan, Kangana Ranaut, Ambanis have also arrived at Rashtrapati Bhavan.
Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina Arrives at Rashtrapati Bhavan
Sheikh Hasina, Bangladesh's Prime Minister has also arrived at Rashtrapati Bhavan as Modi's swearing-in ceremony is about to start soon.
Mauritius PM Pravind Jugnauth Arrives at Rashtrapati Bhavan
Mauritius PM Pravind Kumar Jugnauth has also arrived at Rashtrapati Bhavan.
Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge Attends Ceremony
Congress' Mallikarjun Kharge has also been seated at Rashtrapati Bhavan.
Speaking with PTI, he said, "We are going to attend this ceremony because of our constitutional duty. It is my duty as I am the Leader of Opposition in the Rajya Sabha," said the Congress president.
Actor Akshay Kumar, Rajinikanth Attends The Ceremony
Akshay Kumar and Rajinikanth have also reached Rashtrapati Bhavan as the ceremony is scheduled to begin shortly.
Modi Arrives at Rashtrapati Bhavan; Oath to Happen Shortly
Narendra Modi has arrived at Rashtrapati Bhavan as the oath-taking ceremony is to begin shortly.
President Droupadi Murmu Seated at Rashtrapati Bhavan
President Droupadi Murmu is also present at Rashtrapati Bhavan.
PM Modi Takes Oath For a Third Term
Narendra Modi takes oath at Rashtrapati Bhavan for a third consecutive term on Sunday, 9 June. The oath of office is being administered by President Droupadi Murmu at the Bhavan's Forecourt.
Rajnath Singh Takes Oath at Rashtrapati Bhavan
BJP's Rajnath Singh, who won Lucknow with over 1.3 lakh votes has also taken an oath.
Amit Shah Takes Oath; Had Won Gandhinagar By Huge Margin
BJP's Amit Shah has taken an oath at Rashtrapati Bhavan. He had won the Gandhinagar seat with a huge margin of 7.4 lakh votes.
LJP's Chirag Paswan Takes Oath
Chirag Paswan, the Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) chief took oath as a minister in the new Narendra Modi-led NDA government today too.
Paswan won from the Hajipur constituency in Bihar this Lok Sabha election.
Rajnath, Gadkari, Khattar, Shivraj Take Oath — Full List So Far
The other ministers who took oath as MoS are:
Rao Inderjit Singh (BJP)
Jitendra Singh (BJP)
Arjun Ram Meghwal (BJP)
Pratap Rao Jadhav (Shiv Sena)
Jayant Chaudhary (Rashtriya Lok Dal)
Jitin Prasada (BJP)
Shripad Naik (BJP)
Pankaj Chaudhary (BJP)
Krishan Pal Gurjar (BJP)
Ram Das Athawale (Republic Party of India-Athawale)
Ramnath Thakur (Janata Dal-United)
Nityanand Rai (BJP)
Anupriya Patel (Apna Dal Party)
V Somanna (BJP)
Dr Chandra Shekhar Pemmasani (Telugu Desam Party)
SP Singh Baghel (BJP)
Shobha Karandlaje (BJP)
Kirti Vardhan Singh (BJP)
BL Verma (BJP)
Shantanu Thakur (BJP)
Suresh Gopi (BJP)
L Murugan (BJP)
Ajay Tamta (BJP)
Bandi Sanjay Kumar (BJP)
Kamlesh Paswan (BJP)
Bhagirath Choudhary (BJP)
Satish Chandra Dubey (BJP)
Sanjay Seth (BJP)
Ravneet Singh Bittu (BJP)
Durga Das Uikey (BJP)
Raksha Khadse (BJP)
Sukanta Majumdar (BJP)
Savitri Thakur (BJP)
Tokhan Sahu (BJP)
Raj Bhushan Choudhary (BJP)
Bhupati Raju Srinivasa Varma (BJP)
Harsh Malhotra (BJP)
Nimuben Bambhania (BJP)
Murlidhar Mohol (BJP)
George Kurian (BJP)
Pabitra Margherita (BJP)
Haryana's ex-CM Manohar Lal Khattar also took oath.
(Photo: PTI/Atul Yadav)
Only 7 Women Sworn In as Ministers
Only seven women have taken oath as ministers: Nirmala Sitharaman, Annapurna Devi, Anupriya Patel, Raksha Khadse, Savitri Thakur, Shobha Karandlaje and Nimuben Bambhania.
Out of these only Patel is from Apna Dal (S) while the rest of them are from BJP.
Out of 41, Only 6 NDA-Ally Ministers of State
Out of the 41 Ministers of State, six are from NDA-ally parties such as:
Pratap Rao Jadhav (Shiv Sena)
Jayant Chaudhary (Rashtriya Lok Dal)
Ram Das Athawale (Republic Party of India-Athawale)
Ramnath Thakur (Janata Dal-United)
Anupriya Patel (Apna Dal Party)
Dr Chandra Shekhar Pemmasani (Telugu Desam Party)
'NDA Only Alliance to Get Majority For 3rd Time': Bansuri Swaraj
On PM Narendra Modi becoming the Prime Minister for the third time, BJP MP Bansuri Swaraj said, "It is the mandate of the people of India. In the last 60 years, NDA has been the only alliance to get the majority for the third time. I thank all the people of India."
'As NDA's Ministers Sworn-In, A Terrorist Attack Has Taken Place': Kharge
Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge who attended the ceremony, posted on X, "Even while PM, Shri Narendra Modi and his NDA Govt get sworn in and heads of several countries are in the country, a dastardly terrorist attack on a bus carrying pilgrims has resulted in loss of lives of at least 10 Indians.."
'Trust of Public Is In Modi': Jyotiraditya Scindia
Union Minister and BJP leader Jyotiraditya Scindia arrived at the residence of Union Minister and BJP leader JP Nadda, after the conclusion of the swearing-in ceremony of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
He said, as ANI reports, "The trust of the public is in PM Modi and today in the third term under the leadership of PM Modi the country will touch the new heights of success."
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