PM Modi oath-taking ceremony: Top developments
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses the media after meeting with President Droupadi Murmu and staking claim to form the government as leader of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) Parliamentary Party, at Rashtrapati Bhavan, in New Delhi
Mr. Modi’s swearing-in ceremony would be held on June 9, alongside his new Council of Ministers, at 7.15 p.m., the Rashtrapati Bhavan announced. Earlier in the day, leaders of NDA parties, including Chandrababu Naidu of the Telugu Desam Party (TDP), Nitish Kumar of the Janata Dal (U), and Maharashtra’s Shiv Sena Chief Minister Eknath Shinde met the President Murmu and handed over their letters of support to the new government.
The Delhi Police has taken strict measures to ensure security during the June 9 event. According to Delhi police officials, multi-layered security arrangements have been arranged for the event. Five companies of paramilitary forces will be deployed for the security of Rashtrapati Bhavan. Apart from this, NSG commandos, drones, and snipers will also guard the Rashtrapati Bhavan for the mega event.
Here’s the expected guest list for who all will be attending the ceremony:
