Narendra Modi news highlights: PM, 71 ministers take oath as new NDA government takes shape

Narendra Modi Oath Ceremony LIVE: The BJP's potential list for the upcoming cabinet includes -

Rajnath Singh

Amit Shah

Nitin Gadkari

Arjun Meghwal

Shivraj Singh Chauhan

Jyotiraditya Scindia

S Jaishankar

Manohar Khattar

Sarbanda Sonowal

Kiren Rijiju

Rao Inderjeet

Harsh Malhotra

Raksha Khadse

Bandi Sanjay

G Kishan Reddy

Ashwani Vaishnav

Jitin Prasad

Ravneet Bittoo

Shantanu Thakur

Hardeep Puri

Gajendra Singh shekhawat

Narendra Modi Oath Ceremony LIVE: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) national president JP Nadda along with senior leaders like Piyush Goyal and Nitin Gadkari is likely to take oath as Cabinet minister today.

Narendra Modi Oath Ceremony LIVE: Janata Dal (United) leader Ram Nath Thakur is likely to take oath as central minister today along with the Lalan Singh of the party led by Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar.

Narendra Modi Oath Ceremony LIVE: Telugu Desam Party (TDP) MP-elect Rammohan Naidu Kinjarapu will become the youngest Union Minister in Narendra Modi's Cabinet 3.0.

At the age of 36, Rammohan Naidu secured victory for the third consecutive time from Andhra Pradesh's Srikakulam constituency in the Lok Sabha elections. He triumphed over Tilak Perada of the YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) with a substantial margin of 3.2 lakh votes in the May 13 elections.

Rammohan Naidu is the son of TDP leader and former Union Minister Yerran Naidu, known as 'Yerranna'. Yerran Naidu, who became the youngest Minister at the age of 39 in 1996, leaves behind a legacy that Rammohan Naidu is set to continue.

Narendra Modi Oath Ceremony LIVE: Former Bihar chief minister and leader of Hindustani Avam Morcha (HAM) Jitin Ram Manjhi is scheduled to take oath in the Rashtrapati Bhavan this evening. Majhi gave an indication about his induction into the Union Council of Ministers. In a post on the microblogging platform X he said, “I will be attending the programme organised at the residence of Honourable Prime Minister @narendramodi ji today at 12 noon. This is good news for the people of Gaya and Bihar. Hail Magadha, Hail Bihar.”

Narendra Modi Oath Ceremony LIVE: List of Members of Parliament (MPs) likely to take oath as ministers are,

Lalan Singh and Ramnath Thakur (JD-U), Giriraj Singh, and Nityanand Rai from BJP, Chirag Paswan, and Jitan Ram Manji from Bihar, Nitin Gadkari, Rajnath Singh, Piyush Goel, Jyotiraditya Scindia, HD Kumaraswamy, Chirag Paswan, Ram Nath Thakur, Jitan Ram Manji, Jayant Chaudhary, Anupriya Patel, Rammohan Naidu, Chandra Sekhar Pemmasani, and Pratap Rao Jadhav (SS).

Newly elected independent MP from Purnia Pappu Yadav says, "... I don't know who offered him (Nitish Kumar) the PM's chair... Why do they not provide proof?... Nitish Kumar is in the last phase of politics. If he was offered the prime ministership then he should have taken it. He should be the PM and he should accept the offer. His name would be registered as the first PM from Bihar. He would have created history... If he was given the offer then he should have not rejected it... Granting 'special status' to Bihar should have been in his hands..."

Telugu Desam Party's (TDP) Guntur MP-elect Chandra Sekhar Pemmasani is going to be a part of the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance government, the N Chandrababu Naidu-led party confirmed on Sunday.

48-year-old Chandra Sekhar Pemmasani a doctor by profession and one of the richest candidates in this election, has made his poll debut in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections and is all set to be a part of the Modi 3.0 cabinet.

With over ₹5,700 crore in declared family assets, the Telugu Desam Party's Pemmasani has been declared as the wealthiest candidate in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections.

Ravneet Bittu to take oath as Minister in Modi Cabinet today evening.

Superstar Rajinikanth on Sunday said Narendra Modi assuming office for the third term as Prime Minister is a big achievement and people have ensured a strong opposition and it is a healthy sign for democracy.

Speaking to reporters before leaving for Delhi from his residence, the top actor said after Jawaharlal Nehru, it is Narendra Modi who will be taking over as PM for the third term in office, an achievement.

Rajinikanth is all set to take part in the swearing-in ceremony of Narendra Modi and his new Cabinet.

Narendra Modi Oath Ceremony LIVE: Some newly elected MPs, expected to be sworn in as Union Ministers in the third NDA government on Sunday, have been summoned for a meeting with Prime Minister-designate Narendra Modi at his residence at 11.30 am, news agency ANI reported citing sources.

Sources further revealed that a senior BJP official had arranged the meeting with BJP MPs without divulging its purpose.

It is speculated that they are likely to be appointed as union ministers later in the day.

Meanwhile, TDP MP Jayadev Galla posted on 'X' that party MP Ram Mohan Naidu will take oath as a cabinet minister, while another MP Chandra Sekhar Pemmasani will be appointed as minister of state in the new ministry.

Narendra Modi Oath Ceremony LIVE: Ahead of Prime Minister-designate Narendra Modi's swearing-in ceremony this evening, the Delhi Traffic Police has implemented special measures and released an advisory detailing diversions and restrictions near the Rashtrapati Bhawan.

As per the advisory issued on Sunday morning, vehicular traffic will be prohibited on several roads including Sansad Marg (between Transport Bhawan and T-point Rafi Ahmed Kidwai Marg), North Avenue Road, South Avenue Road, Kushak Road, Rajaji Marg, Krishna Menon Marg, Talkatora Road, and Pt. Pant Marg from 2 pm to 11 pm.

However, pedestrian movement will remain unaffected during this time.

Narendra Modi Oath Ceremony LIVE: Delhi: Regarding the swearing-in ceremony of PM-designate Narendra Modi and his Council of Ministers, Madhya Pradesh Home Minister Narottam Mishra says, “It is a joyous occasion for all of us. Narendra Modi is embarking on his third consecutive term, marking another milestone in his illustrious career... Some individuals, unable to achieve even a passing grade, are now questioning those who have excelled.”

Narendra Modi Oath Ceremony LIVE: Commenting on PM-designate Narendra Modi's swearing-in ceremony, newly elected TDP MP from Nellore constituency Vemireddy Prabhakar Reddy, upon arriving in New Delhi to attend the event, says, “The treatment given to the new MPs is quite unique. The assistance offered to us is beyond our expectations... Whenever I need assistance, a Telugu-speaking individual is there to help. The coordination and efficiency displayed indicate a significant shift in the system itself.”

Narendra Modi Oath Ceremony LIVE: Upon arriving in the National Capital to attend PM-designate Narendra Modi's swearing-in ceremony, newly elected TDP MP from Ongole constituency, Magunta Sreenivasulu Reddy speaking to ANI said, “It's wonderful. We are going to be allies in this government... Chandrababu Naidu will effectively negotiate with the central government for the state's interests.”

Narendra Modi Oath Ceremony LIVE: Prime Minister-elect Narendra Modi took to X (formerly Twitter) to share about his visit to Rajghat today, where he paid homage to Mahatma Gandhi.

"Paid tributes to Bapu at Rajghat. We are greatly inspired by his unwavering commitment to service and social welfare. His thoughts continue to guide us in building a better society."

On Sunday morning, Modi also made a visit to the National War Memorial in the capital city before his swearing-in ceremony scheduled at Rashtrapati Bhawan later in the day.

Accompanying the PM-designate was Rajnath Singh, the current defence minister.

Narendra Modi Oath Ceremony LIVE: The oath-taking ceremony will host over 8,000 guests, including professionals and cultural performers.

• Leaders from neighboring nations and the Indian Ocean region will be in attendance at Narendra Modi's swearing-in ceremony.
• Notable invitees include Vande Bharat loco pilot Aishwarya S Menon from Chennai Railway Division and Asia's first female loco pilot, Surekha Yadav.
• Special recognition will be given to sanitation workers, transgender staff, and labourers who contributed to the Central Vista Project.
• Reports suggest that rat-hole miners involved in the rescue of 41 trapped construction workers in Uttarakhand's collapsed tunnel last year have also received invitations. Full details here

Narendra Modi Oath Ceremony LIVE: When questioned about whether Hindustani Awam Morcha (HAM) Chief Jitan Ram Manjhi had received a call regarding a Ministerial post in the cabinet, party leader Santosh Manjhi responded, “As of now, I have no information... If he is offered an opportunity, it will be a joyous occasion for both us and the party... Jitan Ram Manjhi boasts an illustrious 42-year-long career in politics, having even served as the CM of Bihar. His political acumen will undoubtedly benefit the NDA, HAM, and the people of Bihar.”

Narendra Modi Oath Ceremony LIVE: Mauritius Prime Minister Pravind Jugnauth received a warm welcome upon his arrival in New Delhi to participate in the swearing-in ceremony of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers.

OSD (ER & DPA) P. Kumaran was present to welcome PM Jugnauth at the airport.

Quoting Randhir Jaiswal, the Official Spokesperson of the Ministry of External Affairs, "India and Mauritius enjoy historically special ties and a close maritime partnership."

Narendra Modi Oath Ceremony LIVE: Maldives President Mohamed arrived in New Delhi to attend the swearing-in ceremony of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers, receiving a warm welcome.

Pavan Kapoor, Secretary (West) of the Ministry of External Affairs of India, greeted him at the airport.

Randhir Jaiswal, the Official Spokesperson of the Ministry of External Affairs, emphasised the close maritime partnership and neighbourly relations between India and Maldives.

Narendra Modi Oath Ceremony LIVE: Before his swearing-in ceremony at Rashtrapati Bhawan today, Prime Minister-designate Narendra Modi, alongside Chief of Defence Staff Gen Anil Chauhan, Army Chief Gen Manoj Pande, Indian Navy Chief Admiral Dinesh Tripathi, and VCAS Air Vice Marshal Amar Preet Singh, paid homage at the National War Memorial by laying a wreath.

Narendra Modi Oath Ceremony LIVE: Today, Narendra Modi is scheduled to take the oath of office at a grand event in the national capital, expected to be attended by thousands of people, including foreign dignitaries.

• Reports suggest that approximately 30 ministers will be sworn in during the ceremony at Rashtrapati Bhawan.
• This marks the first instance in Modi's political career where he will lead a coalition government. The BJP secured 240 Lok Sabha seats in the recently concluded elections and has garnered support from its NDA allies, including N Chandrababu Naidu's TDP and Nitish Kumar's JD(U).
• According to a news channel report, N Chandrababu Naidu's TDP may receive four portfolios, while JD(U) may be allotted two ministerial positions.
• TDP's potential ministerial candidates include Ram Mohan Naidu, Harish Balayogi, and Daggumalla Prasad.
• Nitish Kumar's JD(U) has reportedly proposed Lalan Singh and Ram Nath Thakur as candidates for the council of ministers, with Thakur being the son of Bharat Ratna awardee and socialist icon, Karpoori Thakur. Full details here

Narendra Modi Oath Ceremony LIVE: Two newly elected MPs from the Telugu Desam Party (TDP) are poised to join the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance as it prepares for its third consecutive term in power at the Centre, confirmed the N Chandrababu Naidu-led party on Sunday.

Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu, 36 and son of former Union Minister Yerran Naidu, is slated to become the youngest-ever Union Cabinet Minister once he takes the oath today in the Narendra Modi-led Union government.

In addition, Chandra Sekhar Pemmasani, a doctor by profession and one of the wealthiest candidates in the recent election, will also be sworn in as the Union Minister of State today, as announced by the TDP.

(ANI)

Narendra Modi Oath Ceremony LIVE: The Delhi Police has imposed prohibitory orders and declared the national capital a no-fly zone on June 9 and 10 for Modi's swearing-in ceremony.

In light of the mega event scheduled to begin at 7.15 pm at Rashtrapati Bhavan's Forecourt, the Delhi traffic police issued an advisory warning commuters about road closures and diversions in the national capital.

According to the Delhi traffic police, several roads will be closed from 2 PM to 11 PM on Sunday. These include: Sansad Marg (between Transport Bhawan and T-point Rafi Ahmed Kidwai Marg), North Avenue Road, South Avenue Road, Kushak Road, Rajaji Marg, Krishna Menon Marg, Talkatora Road, and Pt Pant Marg. Full details here