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Modi may meet Biden, Sunak, Macron, other foreign leaders soon

Soon after taking oath as the prime minister for the third time, Modi may travel to Apulia in Italy to attend the outreach sessions that the G7 leaders will hold with their counterparts from India and other countries.

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Bangalore Rural is my personal defeat, says Shivakumar

Shivakumar said he was aware that anti-Congress votes would unite in Bangalore Rural. “We knew that all BJP and JD(S) votes, except minorities, would come together. But we didn’t expect that to happen the way it did,” he said, referring to BJP’s Dr C N Manjunath winning by a margin of 2.69 lakh votes. “It’s my personal defeat.”

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Terming Baramati loss 'surprising,' Ajit Pawar takes 'full responsibility' for NCP's poll debacle

Addressing a press conference after the meeting of his party MLAs on Wednesday, Pawar said all legislators were firmly with him and rejected speculation that some were planning to defect to the faction led by Sharad Pawar.

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Modi thanks Swiss, Indonesia presidents for congratulating him on poll win

Commenting on the Swiss President's congratulatory remark, Modi wrote, "The ‘Festival of Democracy’ in India has indeed drawn the global attention. We will work together to enhance India- Switzerland partnership."

Responding to the Indonesian President, the PM said, "I look forward to working closely with you on strengthening our comprehensive strategic partnership and build on our age-old ties."

'Work in education sector paid off': Modi touts India's rise in QS World University rankings

Sharing an image showing India's rise in the rankings, Modi wrote, "Over the last decade, we have focused on qualitative changes in the education sector. This is reflected in the QS World University Rankings. Compliments to the students, faculty and institutions for their hard work and dedication. In this term, we want to do even more to boost research and innovation."

Ajit Pawar to visit New Delhi, meet Amit Shah

NCP President and Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar to visit New Delhi today. He will call on Amit Shah and discuss about the the NDA alliance.

Pawar skipped the NDA meeting on 5 and had also said that his party gets 'sidelined' in the alliance.

NDA government will definitely complete its full term, says Ajit Pawar as he arrives in Delhi

As he arrived in Delhi to meet Amit Shah, Maharashtra deputy CM Ajit Pawar said that NDA will complete its full term.

"About 300 MPs are there, so it (NDA government) will definitely complete its full term. Everything will be alright, don't worry", the NCP President said.

Chhattisgarh CM Vishnu Deo arrives in Delhi

"There is a meeting of all newly elected MPs, CMs, Deputy CMs and state presidents. All of us have reached here from Chhattisgarh. Both of our Deputy CMs and 10 newly elected NPs have reached here to attend the meeting...", he said.

Watch | BJP MP-elect and actor Kangana Ranaut arrives at the Parliament for NDA Parliamentary party meeting

Watch | Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath arrives for the NDA Parliamentary party meeting

BJP MP Arjun Ram Meghwal and Rajya Sabha MP Sudha Murty arrive in Delhi to attend NDA MPs meeting

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi reaches Congress Bhavan in Bengaluru

He will address all the candidates of the party who contested in the Lok Sabha elections in the state.

Now it is no more a Modi government, its NDA government: Kamal Nath

Congress leader and former Madhya Pradesh CM Kamal Nath said, "Very good results. Mr Modi has done disastrously. Now it is no more a Modi government, its NDA government. Let the government be formed".

Narendra Modi to take oath as PM for 3rd time on Sunday, says Pralhad Joshi at NDA meeting

Newly elected MPs, Chief Ministers and other leaders of the NDA at Samvidhan Sadan (Old Parliament), Meeting of the NDA MPs to begin shortly

Watch | Narendra Modi arrives at the Parliament for the NDA Parliamentary Party meeting.

NDA Parliamentary party meeting begins, Nadda addresses parties

J P Nadda.

Rajnath Singh addresses NDA meeting

Rajnath Singh in his speech, deemed Modi fit for the role of a PM and said that it's the party's 'fortune that Modi will be the PM.'

Rajnath Singh.

Amit Shah addresses NDA party meeting

Amit Shah said that the country, in unison, wants Modi's governance.

He further said that it is after 60 years that somebody will be he PM for a third consequent term.

Amit Shah.

Nitin Gadkari, H D Kumaraswamy, Chandrababu Naidu, Nitish Kumar and others address, approve Modi's PM candidature

Opposition twists words, does no welfare, will not win anything next time, says Nitish Kumar

Speaking about I.N.D.I.A. alliance's wins, Bihar CM Nitish Kumar said that the opposition does no welfare, only twist words. He further said that he is confident that the opposition will not win anything next time.

Nitish Kumar.

NDA alliance is like 'fevicol ka jodd', will not break, says Eknath Shinde at NDA meeting

Eknath Shinde at the meeting.

It was Chandrababu Naidu's prophecy that Modi would rule for 15 years, says Pawan Kalyan at NDA meet

Extending support to Modi's PM candidature, Jana Sena Party chief Pawan Kalyan said that it was Chandrababu Naidu's prophecy that Modi would rule for 15 years.

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Trust is the foundation of NDA's unbreakable bond, says Modi in meeting

Narendra Modi said that NDA's unbreakable bond rests in its foundation of trust. He further said that it's the most successful pre-poll alliance in the country's history. He also said that the 'delusion of the people Karnataka, Telangana broke in no time and they supported NDA'.

Power of India's democracy that those questioning EVMs and Election Commission were silenced after results: Modi at NDA meet.

'People of INDI alliance belong to previous century': PM

PM Modi lashed out at the Opposition for questioning the authenticity of EVMs during the run-up to the elections

Oppn tried to paint 2024 Lok Sabha results as loss for us but people of our country know we never lost: Narendra Modi at NDA meet.

India cannot live in isolation, our importance has increased day-by-day since NDA sarkar came to power in 2014. We have become a Vishwabandhu: Modi

After coming to India, G20 has gotten a new life: Modi

We need to help each and every citizen understand the spirit of the constitution: Modi

There has not been any truth in the news in the past couple of days about us: Modi

I.N.D.I.A. bloc has gotten expertise in fake news, done double Ph.D in it: Modi

My every moment is for the country, for you, I'm available 24/7: Modi

I was born for One Life, One Mission, i.e. 'Meri Bharat mata'(my mother India): Modi

TDP chief Chandrababu Naidu and Jana Sena Party chief Pawan Kalyan felicitate Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the NDA Parliamentary Party meeting.

Modi's long-term prospect as the prime minister is a suspect: Congress leader Gaurav Gogoi

Speaking to the media, Assam Congress leader Gaurav Gogoi said, "The future of PM Modi as the Prime Minister is uncertain. To run a coalition government, you need a large heart and open mind inclusive approach... PM Modi does not have these qualities... His long-term prospect as the prime minister is a suspect..."

This time the House will be very strong: NC chief Farooq Abdullah

Talking to media about the results and NDA government, J&K NC chief Farooq Abdullah said, "...Let the (NDA) government be formed. All of us will see. Let's wait and see what happens... This time the House will be very strong..."

Lord Ram has dismissed those who used his name for politics: SP spokesperson Rajiv Rai

Adressing reportes, SP secretary and spokesperson Rajiv Rai said,"Lord Ram has dismissed those who used his name for politics. They not only lost from Ayodhya, the son of Ram Mandir Construction Committee's chairman also lost."

Modi to meet LK Advani

Manipur’s support wasn’t that much this time due to the violence: Manipur CM

Speaking after the NDA meeting, Manipur CM N Biren Singh said, "Manipur’s support wasn’t that much this time due to the violence. However, I thank the country of people for electing a leader like Narendra Modi as the Prime Minister for the third time."

We are not fighting for power or kaun baanega pradhan mantri, but to save the Constitution: Jairam Ramesh

Talking about Modi touching the Constitution with his forehead, Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh said,"Aaj iski (showing Constitution of India) jeet hui hai...We are not fighting for power or kaun baanega pradhan mantri, but to save the Constitution.

People in Delhi are spreading rumours that I am drifting away from the party but all the party leaders called me: Adhir Ranjan Chowdary

Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury, addressing rumours of him moving away from the party, said "Mallikarjun Kharge called me and I am going to the CWC meeting tomorrow. People in Delhi are spreading rumours that I am drifting away from the party but all the party leaders called me and I am going to the Delhi meeting tomorrow, if anyone wants to meet me they can come..."

N Chandrababu Naidu will take oath as Andhra Pradesh CM on 12th June at 4.55 pm: TDP leader K Raghu Rama Krishna Raju

TDP leader K Raghu Rama Krishna Raju, speaking to media, said, ""...N Chandrababu Naidu will take oath as Andhra Pradesh CM on 12th June at 4.55 pm...Both our state leaders have shown a lot of respect towards Modi Ji. Of course, we need a lot of support from the Centre considering the destruction caused by former CM Jagan Mohan Reddy..."

I condemn the way the people of Ayodhya are being abused at the behest of the organizations of the BJP government: Congress MP Pramod Tiwari

Congress MP Pramod Tiwari said, "Being a resident of Awadh region, with a very sad heart and pain, I condemn the way the people of Ayodhya are being abused at the behest of the organizations of the BJP government. Do not forget that Lord Ram was born in Ayodhya, his birthplace, land, and temple were built there..."

The 2024 election is a colossal defeat for Narendra Modi – personally, politically and morally: Jairam Ramesh

Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh, in an interview, said, "They (BJP) will not be able to run the coalition because they believe in 'demo-chair' and not democracy.

Remember that BJP MPs have not yet chosen Narendra Modi as their leader. He has done a 'bypass surgery' on BJP MPs."

NDA's full form is Naidu Dependent Alliance or Nitish Dependent Alliance: Pawan Khera

Congress leader Pawan Khera, speaking to reporters, said, "The people of Maharashtra have given a befitting reply to them (BJP)...They could not win a seat in Ayodhya and now you can see how they are abusing the people of Ayodhya...NDA's full form is Naidu Dependent Alliance or Nitish Dependent Alliance."

Narendra Modi meets veteran BJP leaders

People also want Rahul Gandhi to become the PM soon: Congress' Vijay Wadettiwar

Backing Shashi Tharoor's call for Rahul Gandhi to become LoP, Congress leaders Vijay Wadettiwar said, "Congress is a big party and Rahul Gandhi is our party leader. If Rahul Gandhi takes over that post... People also want Rahul Gandhi to become the PM soon,"

Allies might put pressure on PM over Agniveer scheme: JD(U) spokesperson KC Tyagi

Talking to media, KC Tyagi, JD(U)'s spokesperson said, "...When Agniveer scheme was introduced BJP had said that there can be no better scheme than this. JD(U) and other parties learnt that this scheme is causing unemployment."

If the need arise, we will go with the INDIA bloc: Bharat Adivasi Party leader Rajkumar Roat

Speaking to media, Bharat Adivasi Party leader Rajkumar Roat said, "We contested the (Lok Sabha) elections independently. However, if the need arise, we will go with the INDIA bloc. As of now, we are neutral."

Shah arrives at Nadda's residence for NDA meeting

NCP chief Ajit Pawar arrives BJP President Nadda's residence for NDA meeting

Rajnath Singh arrives at Nadda's residence

NDA leader Narendra Modi arrives at the Rashtrapati Bhavan

Narendra Modi arrived at the Rashtrapati Bhavan in Delhi. Modi was chosen as the leader of the NDA Parliamentary Party today.

All allies of NDA extended their support for the proposal of naming Narendra Modi as leader of NDA Parliamentary Party: BJP leader Jairam Thakur

Speaking to media, Himachal Pradesh LoP and BJP leader Jairam Thakur said, "Under the leadership of PM Modi, government is set to be formed for the third time...The parties who wanted to work together have become allies of the NDA...All allies of NDA extended their support for the proposal of naming Narendra Modi as leader of NDA Parliamentary Party..."

RLD chief Jayant Chaudhary arrives at the residence of BJP president JP Nadda

President Draupadi Murmu invited NDA leader Narendra Modi to form government

President Draupadi Murmu invited the NDA parliamentary party leader Narendra Modi to form a government.

Modi had arrived at Rashtrapati Bhavan to stake claim to form government.

Modi address media outside Rashtrapati Bhavan

Modi addresses the media ahead of being invited to form the 18th Lok Sabha as Prime Minister, as part of the NDA parliamentary party.

Modi outside Rashtrapati Bhavan.

18th Lok Sabha will play a big role in making India a developed country: Modi

The President has anointed me as the Prime Minister-designate; will take oath on June 9: Modi

This 18th Lok Sabha is a House of new energy, youthful energy; people have given NDA govt one more chance: Modi

I was new in 2014, but I have lots of experience now, so it will be easy for us to start work quickly: Modi

The world is going through many sorts of problems... We 'Bharatvasi' are lucky to be growing so fast inspite of that: Modi

Now, a stable government by NDA will speed up the already fast growth. The states and youth of our nation will benefit the most from it: Modi

CWC meeting at 11 am, Congress MPs meeting at 5 pm: Jairam Ramesh

Nitish Kumar arrives at Nadda's residence

Maha CM Shinde arrives at Nadda's residence

LJP (Ram Vilas) chief Chirag Paswan arrives at Nadda's residence

Our support is purely unconditional: TDP national general secretary on cabinet portfolios in the NDA government

Speaking to the media, TDP National General Secretary Nara Lokesh says, "We have no expectations. Our support is unconditional. And because we believe in leadership and we believe that strong states make a strong nation. So our support is purely unconditional."

A letter stating that Narendra Modi had been elected leader of the BJP Parliamentary Party was handed over to the President: Rashtrapati Bhavan

The Rahtrapati Bhavan put out a statement confirming that BJP-led NDA has staked claim to form the government led by Narendra Modi. The President has appointed Modi and PM-designate and invited him to form the 18th Lok Sabha.

Exercising powers vested in her under Article 75 (1) of the Constitution of India, President Droupadi Murmu today appointed Narendra Modi to the office of Prime Minister of India: Rashtrapati Bhavan

Was a courtesy meeting to congratulate alliance members: LJP (Ram Vilas) chief Chirag Paswan

Leaving the residence of BJP president Nadda, LJP (Ram Vilas) chief Chirag Paswan said, "Defence Minister, Union Home Minister were also present. This was a courtesy meeting, no special discussion took place. We had not met after the election results, so we met everyone and congratulated each other."

President to administer oath to Narendra Modi and his council of ministers at 7:15 pm on June 9: Rashtrapati Bhavan

The people of the country did not trust Rahul Gandhi in three elections: BJP leader Giriraj Singh

Newly elected BJP MP from Begusarai, Giriraj Singh spoke to the media, saying, "Where did this tukde-tukde alliance get votes? Their alliance got fewer votes than the BJP alone...The people of the country did not trust Rahul Gandhi in three elections."