Narendra Modi Resigns as Prime Minister, President Requests Continuation Till New Government Takes Office

Prime Minister Narendra Modi submitted his resignation to President Droupadi Murmu, who accepted it and asked him to continue until the new government assumes office. The Union cabinet recommended the dissolution of the 17th Lok Sabha, which ends on June 16. The NDA won a majority in the Lok Sabha elections, despite the BJP falling short of a full majority.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday tendered his resignation to President Droupadi Murmu, marking a significant political development. The President accepted Modi's resignation and requested him to continue in office until a new government takes charge, as per a Rashtrapati Bhavan communique.

Earlier in the day, the Union cabinet officially recommended the dissolution of the 17th Lok Sabha, whose term concludes on June 16. This procedural step sets the stage for the incoming legislative assembly.

The National Democratic Alliance (NDA) emerged victorious in the recent Lok Sabha elections, securing a clear majority. However, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), which won 240 seats, fell short of the required 272 seats, making it reliant on its allies. Meanwhile, the Congress party, part of the opposition INDIA alliance, gained 99 seats, significantly improving its previous tally.

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