All preparations are in place at Rashtrapati Bhavan for the swearing-in of Narendra Modi as the Prime Minister for a third consecutive term. The ceremony is scheduled to begin at 7:15 PM today. In addition to the Prime Minister, several cabinet ministers will also take their oaths. Dignitaries from neighboring countries and the Indian Ocean Region have arrived in Delhi for the occasion. The capital has implemented traffic and airspace restrictions for the event.
Live Updates
19:14 – PM Modi Arrives at Rashtrapati Bhavan
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has reached Rashtrapati Bhavan for the swearing-in ceremony, which will commence shortly.
19:13 – PM Modi’s Diverse Cabinet
The new cabinet includes 27 ministers from the OBC community, 10 from the Scheduled Caste, five from the Scheduled Tribes, and five from minority groups.
19:11 – 72 Ministers to Take Oath
Alongside Prime Minister Modi, 72 ministers will be sworn in today. The Council of Ministers comprises 30 Cabinet Ministers, five Ministers of State with Independent Charge, and 36 Ministers of State.
19:07 – Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina Arrives
Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has arrived at Rashtrapati Bhavan to attend the ceremony.
19:05 – Mukesh Ambani and Son Attend
Reliance Industries Chairman Mukesh Ambani, along with his son Anant, are attending the ceremony.
19:02 – Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu Arrives
Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu is present at Rashtrapati Bhavan for the event.
19:01 – Bhutan PM Lyonchhen Tshering Tobgay Arrives
Bhutan Prime Minister Lyonchhen Tshering Tobgay is attending the swearing-in ceremony.
18:59 – Mauritius PM Arrives
Mauritius Prime Minister Pravind Jugnauth and his wife have arrived for the ceremony.
18:56 – Mallikarjun Kharge Attends as Constitutional Duty
Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge is attending the ceremony as part of his constitutional duty as Leader of the Opposition in the Rajya Sabha.
18:54 – Veteran BJP Leader Murli Manohar Joshi Arrives
Veteran BJP leader Murli Manohar Joshi is at Rashtrapati Bhavan for the ceremony.
18:51 – Rajeev Chandrasekhar Reflects on Public Service
Former Union Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar, who recently lost to Shashi Tharoor, reflects on his 18-year public service career, expressing gratitude to his supporters and colleagues.
18:46 – Actor Vikrant Massey on Modi’s Historic Third Term
Actor Vikrant Massey expresses optimism for the next five years under the NDA government, noting significant changes in the past decade.
18:43 – Guests Display Photo of Modi with His Mother
Two guests are seen displaying a cloth piece with a picture of Narendra Modi and his mother Heeraben Modi.
18:39 – Amit Shah and Yogi Adityanath Arrive
Amit Shah and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath are at Rashtrapati Bhavan for the ceremony.
18:37 – Vikrant Massey and Rajkumar Hirani Attend
Actor Vikrant Massey and filmmaker Rajkumar Hirani are present at the event.
18:34 – Shivraj Singh Chouhan Visits Temple Before Ceremony
Shivraj Singh Chouhan visited a temple with his family before arriving at Rashtrapati Bhavan.
18:32 – Chirag Paswan on Receiving a Major Responsibility
LJP chief Chirag Paswan speaks about the significant responsibility entrusted to him by PM Modi.
18:29 – JDU Leader Lalan Singh on Cabinet Selection
JDU MP Lalan Singh emphasizes that his party has not demanded specific ministries, leaving the selection to PM Modi.
18:26 – Kangana Ranaut Shares ‘Oath Day Look’
BJP MP-elect Kangana Ranaut from Himachal Pradesh’s Mandi shares her look for the swearing-in ceremony.
18:24 – Nirmala Sitharaman Interacts with Leaders
BJP leader Nirmala Sitharaman is seen interacting with leaders as they gather for the ceremony.
