Modi takes charge as Gujarat CM again
Updated On Dec 26, 2012 06:32 PM IST
1 / 11
Updated on Dec 26, 2012 06:32 PM IST
Gujarat chief minister Narendra Modi seeks blessings from Mahants of Swami Narayan Trust during his oath-taking ceremony at Sardar Patel Stadium in Ahmedabad. Cheered by hundreds of thousands, Modi took oath as Gujarat's CM for the fourth time, after leading the BJP to a sweeping win in assembly elections. (PTI Photo)
2 / 11
Updated on Dec 26, 2012 06:32 PM IST
Gujarat chief Minister Narendra Modi greeting supporters after swearing-in ceremony at Sardar Patel stadium in Ahmedabad. After the brief ceremony, the chief minister went around the stadium in an open vehicle, waving to the cheering crowds and flashing a 'V' sign. (UNI Photo)
3 / 11
Updated on Dec 26, 2012 06:32 PM IST
Gujarat Governor Kamla Beniwal greets BJP leader Narendra Modi after he took oath as the Chief Minister of the state for the fourth time at Sardar Patel Stadium in Ahmedabad. An estimated 2.5 lakh people packing the ground roared in joy as a visibly confident Modi took the oath in Gujarati. (PTI Photo)
4 / 11
Updated on Dec 26, 2012 06:32 PM IST
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Jaylalitha greeting her Gujarat counterpart Narendra Modi during swearing in ceremony at Sardar Patel stadium in Ahmedabad. The presence of Jayalalithaa, added grist to speculation about a possible realignment of her AIADMK with BJP-led NDA. (UNI Photo)
5 / 11
Updated on Dec 26, 2012 06:32 PM IST
Narendra Modi taking oath as Gujarat's Chief Minister for the fourth time at a grand function at Sardar Patel Stadium in Ahmedabad. Governor Kamla Beniwal administered the oath of office to the 62-year-old BJP leader, who has ruled Gujarat since 2001. (PTI Photo)
6 / 11
Updated on Dec 26, 2012 06:32 PM IST
Actor Vivek Oberoi greets Shiv Sena's Aaditya Thackeray during Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi's oath taking ceremony at Sardar Patel Stadium in Ahmedabad. Modi, who led the BJP to an emphatic victory in the Assembly elections, was on Wednesday sworn in as Gujarat CM for the fourth time. (PTI Photo)
7 / 11
Updated on Dec 26, 2012 06:32 PM IST
Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi’s mother Heeraben at his oath taking ceremony at Sardar Patel Stadium in Ahmedabad on Wednesday. (PTI Photo)
8 / 11
Updated on Dec 26, 2012 06:32 PM IST
Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi with newly sworn- in council of ministers at Sardar Patel stadium in Ahmedabad. Modi was sworn in along with seven ministers of Cabinet rank and nine Ministers of State. (UNI Photo)
9 / 11
Updated on Dec 26, 2012 06:32 PM IST
Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi exchanges greetings with senior BJP leader Sushma Swaraj during his oath-taking ceremony at Sardar Patel Stadium in Ahmedabad. A galaxy of top BJP leaders and those of its allies were present during the swearing-in ceremony. (PTI Photo)
10 / 11
Updated on Dec 26, 2012 06:32 PM IST
BJP chief Nitin Gadkari, senior leader L K Advani, Sushma Swaraj along with Tamil Nadu chief minister J Jayalalithaa present during the swearing-in ceremony of Gujarat CM Narendra Modi at Sardar Patel Stadium in Ahmedabad. A galaxy of top BJP leaders and those of its allies were present. (Mahendra Parikh/ HT Photo)
11 / 11
Updated on Dec 26, 2012 06:32 PM IST