PM Modi Oath Ceremony LIVE Updates: ‘Let me decide,’ says BJP’s lone MP from Kerala Suresh Gopi over ministerial post

PM Modi Oath Ceremony Live: Suresh Gopi, Newly elected BJP MP from Kerala’s Thrissur, departed for Delhi to attend the swearing-in ceremony of PM-designate Narendra Modi, reported ANI. He said, “Let me reach Delhi. Let me take the decision of my leaders,” on being asked whether he will be offered a post in the cabinet.

PM Modi Oath Ceremony Live: BJP President JP Nadda likely to take oath of office on Modi 3.0 cabinet, according to sources.

PM Modi Oath Ceremony Live: Former Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chauhan said, “It is the good fortune of the country that Modiji is taking oath for the third time. The resolution of a developed India will be fulfilled…the country will become a world leader,” reported ANI. He said, “I have no information as of now” over ministerial post offer.

PM Modi Oath Ceremony Live: Suresh Gopi, the actor-turned-politician said, “Let me just crossover this celebration, then I will talk. The celebration has to go on. It is a people’s celebration. There cannot be hindrance or variation of thoughts,” reported PTI. He made history in Kerala by getting elected as the first BJP Lok Sabha member from the state.

PM Modi Oath Ceremony Live: BJP MP Raksha Nikhil Khadse said, “It’s a matter of happiness for me. The party has given me a huge responsibility. I will try my best to work for the state, country, and my district under the leadership of PM Modi,” reported PTI.

Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe arrives in Delhi to attend Prime Minister-designate Narendra Modi’s swearing-in ceremony today. PM-designate Narendra Modi will take the Prime Minister’s oath for the third consecutive term today at 7.15 pm.

PM Modi Oath Ceremony Live: Congress leader and Rajya Sabha MP P Chidambaram in a post on X stated, “I hope we will get Ministers who will acknowledge (and then tackle) that there is high unemployment, unacceptable price rise and widespread economic distress Hon’ble Prime Minister must show the way to his ministers in his first speech in Parliament.”

PM Modi Oath Ceremony Live: Republican Party of India (Athawale) chief Ramdas Athawale said, “I am grateful to Narendra Modi for giving me a chance to serve in his (Union) Cabinet. There’s great enthusiasm among people and I am very happy,” reported PTI.

PM Modi Oath Ceremony Live: Posters of PM-designate Ṇarendra Modi installed at the Kartavya Path ahead of the swearing-in ceremony.

PM Modi Oath Ceremony Live: LJP (Ram Vilas) chief Chirag Paswan left from his residence in Delhi to meet PM-designate Modi. “I am going to meet the PM,” ANI quoted him as saying.

PM Modi Oath Ceremony Live: Prominent BJP leaders arrives at Prime Minister-designate Narendra Modi’s residence at 7, LKM, reported ANI. They include Rajnath Singh, Amit Shah, JP Nadda, BL Verma, Pankaj Chaudhary, Shivraj Singh Chouhan, Annapurna Devi, Arjun Ram Meghwal, Jyotiraditya Scindia, Manohar Lal Khattar, Raksha Khadse, Nityanand Rai, Harsh Malhotra Bhagirath Choudhary, JDS leader HD Kumaraswamy, Kiren Rijiju, Jitin Prasada, Ravneet Singh Bittu, Rao Inderjit Singh, Ajay Tamta, Hindustani Awam Morcha (Secular) founder Jitan Ram Manjhi, LJP (Ram Vilas) chief Chirag Paswan and more. 

PM Modi Oath Ceremony Live: BJP’s first ever MP from Kerala, Suresh Gopi, is likely to take oath of office, according to sources.

PM Modi Oath Ceremony Live: TDP MP-elect Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu says, “…After a long time, TDP will have a Union Minister… We have no demand so far. Our relations are so strong that we will take a decision only after holding proper discussions… We are very happy,” reported ANI.

He added, “We have the undivided attention of the Central government… There will be no change in our stand on the reservation.”

PM Modi Oath Ceremony Live: Tamil Nadu BJP President Annamalai will likely attend tea meet at PM-designate Modi’s residence at 11:30 am today, say sources. He received the invite via call, according to sources familiar with the matter.

PM Modi Oath Ceremony Live: Tamil Nadu BJP President Annamalai will be inducted into Union Council of Ministers as Minister of State, sources suggest.

PM Modi Oath Ceremony Live: Over 2,500 police personnel and paramilitary staff are stationed to maintain law and order, reported PTI.

TDP MP Jayadev Galla in separate posts on X congratulated MP Ram Mohan Naidu and MP Chandra Sekhar Pemmasani who are set to take oath as a cabinet minister and minister of state, respectively, in the new ministry. The post reads, “Congratulations to Dr. @PemmasaniOnX on being confirmed as a Minister of State. Such an honour to serve the nation at the central level during your very first political stint. The people of Guntur and entire AP are proud of you. All the best for your new role. May you bring positive changes and make a meaningful impact. #MinisterOfState.”

The second post states, “Congratulations to my young friend @RamMNK on being confirmed as a cabinet minister in the new #NDA Government! Your sincerity and humble nature will surely be an asset to the development of the country. Wishing you all the best in your new role!”

PM Modi Oath Ceremony Live: Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge is set to attend Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s swearing-in ceremony today. He will be present in his role as the Leader of the Opposition in the Rajya Sabha, according to a statement from Congress. The decision was made after discussions with various leaders of the INDIA bloc yesterday.

PM Modi Oath Ceremony Live: A number of leaders have been invited for tea at PM-designate Modi’s residence at 11:30 am. The leaders include Rajnath Singh, Piyush Vedprakash Goyal, Jyotiraditya Madhavrao Scindia, Prahlad Joshi, JDU’s Ramnath Thakur, Delhi MP Kamlajit Sehrawat and more. These leaders are likely to take oath in office and would serve as Modi’s key partners during his third term in office.

PM Modi Oath Ceremony Live: All Members of Parliament, who are to be sworn in alongside PM -designate Narendra Modi, have received invitation for tea at Modi’s residence at 11:30 am.

PM Modi Oath Ceremony Live: President Draupadi Murmu in a post on X on June 7 stated, “The President will administer the oath of office and secrecy to the Prime Minister and other members of the Union Council of Ministers at 7.15 pm on June 09, 2024, at Rashtrapati Bhavan.”

PM Modi Oath Ceremony Live: The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) in an official statement on June 8 stated, “President of Sri Lanka, Ranil Wickremesinghe; President of Maldives, Mohamed Muizzu; Vice-President of Seychelles, Ahmed Afif; Prime Minister of Bangladesh, Sheikh Hasina; Prime Minister of Mauritius, Pravind Kumar Jugnauth; Prime Minister of Nepal, Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’; and Prime Minister of Bhutan, Tshering Tobgay, have accepted the invitation to attend,” reported ANI.

PM Modi Oath Ceremony Live: Several leaders and state heads of neighbourhood region and Indian Ocean region have been invited for PM Modi’s swearing-in ceremony as distinguished guests, putting forth India’s commitment to ‘Neighbourhood First’ policy, reported ANI.

PM Modi Oath Ceremony Live: Over 250 workers who contributed to the construction of the Parliament in addition to leaders and state heads will gather at BJP leader Mansukh Mandaviya’s residence at 3 pm, before proceeding to the President’s house to participate in the oath-taking ceremony.

PM Modi Oath Ceremony Live: Delhi Traffic police in a tweet on X stated, “With effect from 09.06.2024, there will be a prohibition on flying of sub-conventional aerial platforms like para-gliders, para-motors, hang-gliders, UAVS, UASS, microlight aircrafts, remotely piloted aircrafts, hot air balloons, small sized powered aircrafts, quadcopters or para-jumping from aircraft etc. over the jurisdiction of the NCT of Delhi because of swearing-in ceremony in the National Capital Territory of Delhi to thwart criminal, anti-social elements or terrorists inimical to India from posing a threat to the safety of the general public, dignitaries and vital installations by using them.” 

PM Modi Oath Ceremony Live: Delhi traffic police issued an advisory ahead of swearing-in ceremony of PM-designate Narendra Modi.

PM Modi Oath Ceremony Live: The video footage from National War Memorial, captured on June 9 morning, shows PM-designate Narendra Modi laying wreath ahead of his swearing-in ceremony at Rashtrapati Bhawan today. 

PM-designate Narendra Modi will take oath as the Prime Minister for the third consecutive term at 7:15 PM.

PM Modi Oath Ceremony Live: Amid confirmation of Prime Minister’s oath-taking ceremony, Congress leader KC Venugopal has said that the opposition leaders have not received any information from the government regarding the swearing-in ceremony of Narendra Modi.

PM Modi Oath Ceremony Live: According to news agency ANI, nearly 250 workers who were involved in the construction of the Parliament will also attend PM Modi-oath taking ceremony. They will first come to BJP leader Mansukh Mandaviya’s residence at 3 pm and go to the President’s house to participate in the oath taking ceremony of Prime Minister-designate Narendra Modi.

PM Modi Oath Ceremony Live: The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) in an official statement on Saturday said, “President of Sri Lanka, Ranil Wickremesinghe; President of Maldives, Mohamed Muizzu; Vice-President of Seychelles, Ahmed Afif; Prime Minister of Bangladesh, Sheikh Hasina; Prime Minister of Mauritius, Pravind Kumar Jugnauth; Prime Minister of Nepal, Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’; and Prime Minister of Bhutan, Tshering Tobgay, have accepted the invitation to attend.”

PM Modi Oath Ceremony Live: Several leaders from neighbouring countries and other nations will join Narendra Modi’s oath taking ceremony. So far, President of Sri Lanka, H.E. Mr Ranil Wickremesinghe, President of Maldives, H.E. Dr Mohamed Muizzu, Prime Minister of Bangladesh, H.E. Sheikh Hasina, Vice-President of Seychelles, H.E. Mr Ahmed Afif, Prime Minister of Bhutan, H.E. Mr. Tshering Tobgay, Prime Minister of Nepal, H.E. Mr. Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’, Prime Minister of Mauritius, H.E. Mr Pravind Kumar Jugnauth, etc have accepted the invitation.

PM Modi Oath Ceremony Live: Alongside PM Modi, members of the Council of Ministers will also take oath today. According to media reports, those handling crucial departments like home, defence, finance and external affairs, etc will take oath today

PM Modi Oath Ceremony Live: Security arrangements have been increased across the city with heavy deployment of traffic, police, and Army personnel.

PM Modi Oath Ceremony Live: President Draupadi Murmu will administer the oath of office and secrecy to the Prime Minister and other members of the Union Council of Ministers at 7:15 pm. Security has been increased around Rashtrapati Bhawan and in the national capital due to the presence of large numbers of dignitaries.

PM Modi Oath Ceremony Live: Prime Minister-designate Narendra Modi will take oath today at 7:15 pm at Rashtrapati Bhawan.

PM Modi Oath Ceremony Live: Narendra Modi will take oath for the third consecutive term today at 7 pm.