Narendra Modi Sworn In for Historic Third Term: A Blend of Youth and Experience in Union Council

Narendra Modi was sworn in for a third term as Prime Minister, heading a diverse 72-member Union Council of Ministers. The oath-taking ceremony at Rashtrapati Bhavan was attended by 9,000 people, including eminent personalities. Modi emphasizes blending youth and experience, aiming to uplift 140 crore Indians.

Narendra Modi was officially sworn in for an unprecedented third term as Prime Minister on Sunday, leading a 72-member Union Council of Ministers. The ceremony, held at Rashtrapati Bhavan, highlighted a blend of youth and experienced leaders, underscoring continuity and rewarding political partners of the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance government.

Senior BJP figures including Rajnath Singh, Amit Shah, Nitin Gadkari, Nirmala Sitharaman, and S. Jaishankar, retained their cabinet roles. President Droupadi Murmu administered the oath of office to Modi and 30 Cabinet ministers, alongside five Ministers of State with Independent charge, and 36 Ministers of State, although their portfolios were yet to be announced.

Modi, dressed in a white kurta and churidar with a blue chequered jacket, took the oath in the name of God. With nearly 9,000 attendees, the event epitomized grandeur and diversity, featuring political leaders, celebrities, and ordinary citizens alike. Modi's cabinet is characterized by significant representation from various states and social groups, including a notable absence of Muslim ministers.