Leaders of India, including President Droupadi Murmu, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, paid tribute to former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee on his sixth death anniversary. Vajpayee, who passed away in 2018, was a renowned leader and a towering figure in Indian politics, who made history as the first non-Congress Prime Minister to complete a full term in office. His contributions and vision continue to be remembered and honored by the nation.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi took a veiled jibe at the INDIA bloc in his address to the Lok Sabha, stating that the people had shown their support for the BJP-led alliance by electing the NDA government for a third successive time. He also highlighted the government's "policy of zero-tolerance" towards corruption and expressed gratitude towards first-time parliamentarians for their behaviour and valuable contributions to the debate. PM Modi also addressed the criticism of ethnic violence in Manipur, stating that the government prioritizes "justice for all" in every decision.
On the third day of the 18th Lok Sabha, Om Birla of the Bharatiya Janata Party was elected as the Speaker of the House through a voice vote, defeating opposition candidate Kodikkunil Suresh of the Congress. This was a rare contest for the Speaker post as the NDA government and the INDIA group of opposition parties could not reach a consensus. However, Mr. Birla had the majority with the support of the NDA and YSRCP. After his election, he was escorted to the Chair by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi, and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju.
In a show of protest against the ruling coalition government, members of the opposition held up copies of the Constitution of India during the oath-taking ceremony of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Council of Ministers in the 18th Lok Sabha. The NDA holds a majority with 293 seats, while the BJP has 240 seats, just shy of the 272 majority mark. Congress leader Rahul Gandhi accused Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah of attacking the Constitution, while MPs showcased India's linguistic diversity by taking their oaths in various languages. The Parliament session has been adjourned for the day and will reconvene tomorrow.
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar showed his support for the proposal of naming Narendra Modi as the leader of the Lok Sabha and NDA Parliamentary Party on Friday. Prime Minister Modi, in a humble gesture, made way for Kumar to pass in front of him during the occasion of leaders coming together to show their support. TDP chief Chandrababu Naidu also praised Modi's leadership and vision, stating that he is the right leader for India.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has received congratulations from over 50 world leaders as he prepares to take oath for a third consecutive term as the leader of India. Leaders from neighboring countries as well as G20 nations have sent greetings to celebrate the NDA alliance's victory in the Lok Sabha polls. This victory has been described as "historic" and is seen as a sign of the strong ties between India and other nations.
On Tuesday, leaders from neighboring countries including Nepal, Mauritius, and Bhutan extended their congratulations to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for winning the 2024 Lok Sabha election for the third consecutive time. The National Democratic Alliance (NDA) is set to form the next government, marking a historic win for Modi and his party, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe and Nepalese Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda' also expressed their desire to work closely with Modi, with the Sri Lankan president hoping to further strengthen the partnership with India.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has secured a third consecutive term in the Varanasi seat, defeating Congress candidate Ajay Rai. While this is a significant win, Modi's victory margin has decreased from previous elections. Political analysts are now questioning if this slight decline is a sign of change in the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) stronghold region. Stay updated on all election news, opinions, and analysis on Deccan Herald.
The German government has congratulated the Indian people for successfully completing the seven-phased Lok Sabha election, which is the largest democratic election in the world. Germany has also expressed its eagerness to work with India's new government. With Prime Minister Narendra Modi aiming for a third consecutive term, the key battle for power in India is against an alliance of opposition parties named INDIA.
The stage is set for the announcement of Lok Sabha election results, and all eyes are on whether the projections by various Exit Polls align with reality. If they do, then Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to secure a third consecutive term, a feat achieved only by former PM Jawaharlal Nehru. The Exit Polls have projected a strong showing for BJP and its allies, with some forecasting a record-breaking result of over 400 seats. The opposition's INDIA bloc, on the other hand, is expected to fall significantly short of the majority mark.