In anticipation of Narendra Modi’s swearing-in as Prime Minister on Sunday, authorities have enacted extensive security protocols throughout Delhi, including prohibitory orders and a no-fly zone declaration.
President Droupadi Murmu will administer the oath of office and secrecy to Modi and his cabinet ministers at 7:15 PM on Sunday at the Forecourt of Rashtrapati Bhavan.
Key Points on Security Arrangements:
- Security Review: Senior Delhi Police officials conducted an in-depth security review at Rashtrapati Bhavan to ensure event readiness.
- Dignitary Protection: Special security measures are in place for foreign dignitaries, including Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe, and Bhutanese Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay, attending the ceremony.
- Hotel Security: Enhanced security protocols have been implemented at the designated hotels where these foreign guests will reside during their visit to New Delhi.
- No-Fly Zone: Delhi police issued an advisory declaring a ‘No-Fly Zone’ over the National Capital Territory (NCT) of Delhi to mitigate potential aerial threats.
- Aerial Restrictions: The advisory prohibits the operation of sub-conventional aerial platforms to thwart threats from criminal and anti-social elements or terrorists during the oath ceremony.
- Effective Dates: The restrictions will be in force from June 9 to June 10.
- Detailed Prohibitions: The prohibition includes para-gliders, para-motors, hang-gliders, UAVs, microlight aircraft, remotely piloted aircraft, hot air balloons, small powered aircraft, quadcopters, and para-jumping from aircraft.
- Penalties for Violations: Violators will be penalized and prosecuted under Section 188 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC).
- Ceremony Cancellations: The Rashtrapati Bhavan has canceled the weekly Change of Guard Ceremony on June 8 due to security considerations.
- Formal Appointment: These measures follow Narendra Modi’s formal appointment as prime minister-designate by President Murmu on Friday.
Following a meeting of the NDA’s newly elected MPs in Parliament’s central hall, Modi was elected as the NDA’s Parliamentary leader. Later, he met President Murmu to stake his claim to form the government. President Murmu appointed Modi as the prime minister-designate after BJP president J P Nadda handed her a letter confirming Modi’s election as the leader of the BJP Parliamentary Party.
The BJP won 240 seats, a reduction from its 2019 tally of 303. The Congress made significant gains, winning 99 seats. The BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) secured 293 seats, while the INDIA bloc won 234 seats.
