The Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar, alongside Election Commissioners Gyanesh Kumar and Sukhbir Singh Sandhu, met President Droupadi Murmu today to present the comprehensive list of newly-elected Members of Parliament (MPs), officially initiating the formation of the 18th Lok Sabha. Following this, the President is expected to invite the largest party to form the government. On Wednesday, the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) unanimously passed a resolution electing Narendra Modi as their leader for the third time, solidifying his position at the helm of the government.
Lok Sabha Results Live: TDP boss Chandrababu Naidu and Janata Dal (United)'s Nitish Kumar with PM Modi. (NDTV)
The BJP-led NDA secured a decisive victory in the 2024 Lok Sabha election, winning 293 seats and surpassing the majority mark of 272. NDA leaders gathered at PM Modi's residence to review the election results and strategize on government formation. This critical meeting included prominent leaders like Telugu Desam Party's Chandrababu Naidu and Janata Dal's Nitish Kumar, whose combined 28 seats are pivotal for maintaining the BJP's coalition majority. This collective effort underscores the unity and strategic planning within the NDA as they prepare to embark on their third consecutive term in government.
Poll Body Chief, Members Meet President Murmu, Give Details of New MPs
Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Rajiv Kumar, accompanied by Election Commissioners Gyanesh Kumar and Sukhbir Singh Sandhu, presented the details of the newly elected Lok Sabha members to President Droupadi Murmu at the Rashtrapati Bhavan on Thursday. This significant meeting, held at 4:30 pm, marks a crucial step in the formation of the 18th Lok Sabha, as confirmed by an official statement from Rashtrapati Bhavan.
The presentation of the comprehensive list of MPs to the President is a key procedural milestone in establishing the new government. This formal submission by the election commission underscores the transparent and structured approach of India's democratic process, paving the way for the President to invite the largest party to form the government.
"A copy of the notification issued by the Election Commission of India, in terms of Section 73 of the Representation of People's Act, 1951, containing the names of the members elected to the House of the People following the General Elections to the 18th Lok Sabha, was submitted by them to the President," it said.
The section mandates "publication of results of general elections to the House of the People and the State Legislative Assemblies and of names of persons nominated thereto".
Model Code Of Conduct Lifted
The model code of conduct, which came into effect on March 16 with the announcement of the Lok Sabha election, has now been lifted.
In a communication to the Union Cabinet Secretary and state chief secretaries, the Election Commission stated that with the results of the Lok Sabha elections and the assembly polls in Arunachal Pradesh, Sikkim, Odisha, and Andhra Pradesh, as well as some assembly bypolls, being declared, "the model code of conduct has ceased to be in operation with immediate effect."
The model code of conduct is a set of guidelines agreed upon by all stakeholders and enforced during elections. Its purpose is to ensure that the campaigning, polling, and counting processes remain orderly, clean, and peaceful, and to prevent any misuse of state machinery and finances by the party in power.
NDA Unanimously Passes Resolution to Elect Narendra Modi as Leader
A day after the announcement of Lok Sabha election results, the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) has unanimously elected Narendra Modi as the leader of the alliance, confirming he will serve as Prime Minister of India for a third consecutive term. This resolution was passed on June 5, 2024, after a meeting at PM Modi’s official residence in New Delhi.
During the meeting, the BJP secured the support of 293 MPs, surpassing the majority mark. The pre-poll alliance includes 292 MPs, with the BJP holding 240 seats. Additionally, Sikkim Krantikari Morcha, with 1 MP, joined the meeting and confirmed their support for the BJP-led alliance. Leaders from TDP, JD(U), Shiv Sena, NCP, JD(S), and other NDA members attended. Although NCP's Ajit Pawar was absent, party leader Praful Patel was present.
The resolution letter praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership and the country's development under his tenure. It highlighted that, for the first time in six decades, voters have elected a strong government with an absolute majority for three consecutive terms.
The meeting was attended by BJP president JP Nadda, BJP leaders Amit Shah and Rajnath Singh, and allies including Janata Dal (United) chief Nitish Kumar, Telugu Desam Party (TDP) leader N Chandrababu Naidu, Shiv Sena chief Eknath Shinde, Janata Dal (Secular) leader HD Kumaraswamy, Janasena Party chief Pawan Kalyan, Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) chief Chirag Paswan, and Nationalist Congress Party (Ajit Pawar faction) leader Praful Patel.
Discussions during the meeting focused on the NDA's government formation. According to sources, PM Modi is expected to take the oath for his third term on June 8. Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has urged the NDA to expedite the process of forming the government.
Reports indicate that after meeting with the newly elected NDA MPs on June 7, the NDA partners will meet President Droupadi Murmu. Sources told ANI that Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, and BJP President JP Nadda will discuss the government formation with the allies.
Earlier in the day, PM Modi resigned to President Droupadi Murmu, who accepted it and asked him to continue until the new government takes office. This followed the Union cabinet's recommendation to dissolve the 17th Lok Sabha, whose term was set to end on June 16. President Murmu has officially dissolved the 17th Lok Sabha.
PM Modi Resigns, President Accepts and Dissolves 17th Lok Sabha
A day before, Prime Minister Narendra Modi submitted his resignation to President Droupadi Murmu, who accepted it and requested him to continue in office until the new government is formed. This action followed the Union Cabinet's recommendation to dissolve the 17th Lok Sabha, which was set to end its term on June 16. Subsequently, President Murmu officially dissolved the 17th Lok Sabha, paving the way for the formation of the 18th Lok Sabha and the next phase of governance under Modi's leadership.
Sheikh Hasina's Visit to India
Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is set to visit India to attend the oath ceremony of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. According to Shaban Mahmood, the press minister of the Bangladesh High Commission in New Delhi, PM Hasina accepted Modi's invitation and will participate in the ceremony. An important meeting between the two leaders is scheduled, though no additional programs have been planned. This visit underscores the strong bilateral relations and ongoing cooperation between the neighboring countries.
Chirag Paswan Advocates for Agnipath Scheme Review and Caste Census
Chirag Paswan, leader of the Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas), has called for a review of the Agnipath scheme and a nationwide caste census. In an exclusive interview with NDTV, Paswan, whose party secured all five Lok Sabha seats it contested, emphasized the need to reassess the effectiveness of the Agnipath scheme. He is the second NDA ally, after JD(U), to advocate for these reviews. Paswan attributed his party's success to the support of the people of Bihar and reflected on overcoming personal challenges, crediting his belief in himself and the blessings of his late father for their victory.
"If He Is Kingmaker...": Tejashwi Yadav On Nitish Kumar's Role In NDA
RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav on Thursday said Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar should utilize his position as "kingmaker" in the NDA to ensure special status for Bihar.
"NDA has numbers but we want the government which will be formed to take care of Bihar and ensure that it gets special status. It is a good opportunity for Nitish Kumar if he is the kingmaker, he should make sure that Bihar gets a special status and conduct caste-based census in the entire country," Mr Yadav told news agency ANI, adding that for the first time, PM Modi's "magic was finished" and he would be dependent on NDA allies to form a government.
Shifting Alliances: AAP to Contest Delhi Assembly Elections Independently
Amidst speculation about whether the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and Congress, both part of the INDIA bloc, would contest the Delhi assembly election together, senior AAP leader and Delhi minister Gopal Rai clarified that the party will go solo. Rai stated that the alliance with Congress was solely for the Lok Sabha elections.
"From the very first day, it was clear that the INDIA alliance was for the Lok Sabha elections. For the Vidhan Sabha, no alliance has been formed. Aam Aadmi Party will contest the elections with its full strength," Rai said
after a meeting of party MLAs at CM Arvind Kejriwal’s residence. The AAP has achieved landslide victories in two consecutive assembly elections but has not won any seats in the last three Lok Sabha elections (2014, 2019, and 2024).
After INDIA Meet, Mallikarjun Kharge's 'Right Step At Right Time' Promise
The Opposition INDIA bloc, for now, will sit in the opposition benches, even though Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the BJP are "subverting the will of the people," Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge said today. But there was a caveat.
"The INDIA bloc will continue to resist the fascist rule... We will take appropriate steps at the appropriate time to realise the people's desire not to be ruled by the BJP," he added,
reading out a statement adopted by all the alliance partners after a strategy session at his Delhi residence.
Kangana Ranaut Allegedly Slapped By Security Staff At Chandigarh Airport
In a startling incident at the Chandigarh Airport on Thursday, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Lok Sabha MP-elect Kangana Ranaut was slapped by a woman CISF constable, Kulwinder Kaur, while on her way to Delhi. The altercation led to Kaur's suspension and an FIR being lodged against her, as confirmed by officials. The incident has sparked widespread attention and debate, with videos of the confrontation circulating online.
In one of the videos, constable Kulwinder Kaur is heard explaining her actions, stating that her mother had participated in the farmers' agitation, which Ranaut had controversially commented on by suggesting that women were paid Rs 100 to attend the protests.
China's Meltdown Over PM Modi's Strong Taiwan Stance
The Chinese government has lodged a formal protest with India regarding Prime Minister Narendra Modi's response to a congratulatory message from Taiwan's President. According to the Global Times, while Taiwan's leader extended his congratulations to Modi on his election victory, only the Chinese envoy in India did the same from China's side.
"China has always firmly opposed any form of official interaction between the Taiwan regional authorities and countries that have diplomatic relations with China," stated Mao Ning, a Chinese Foreign Office spokesperson, on Thursday. "There is only one China in the world. India has made serious political commitments regarding the one-China principle and should be vigilant against the political schemes of the Taiwan authorities and refrain from actions that violate the one-China principle," reported the Global Times, quoting spokesperson Ning.
Taiwan's President, Lai Ching-te, was among the world leaders who congratulated Prime Minister Modi on his June 4 Lok Sabha election victory.
"We look forward to enhancing the fast-growing Taiwan-India partnership, expanding our collaboration on trade, technology & other sectors to contribute to peace & prosperity in the Indo-Pacific," Lai wrote on X.
In response, Prime Minister Modi thanked Lai for his "warm message" and added,
"I look forward to closer ties as we work towards a mutually beneficial economic and technological partnership."
PM Modi's Oath Ceremony on Saturday
Narendra Modi is set to be sworn in as Prime Minister for the third consecutive time on Saturday, following his unanimous selection as the leader by his allies in a key meeting in Delhi yesterday. This development comes as the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) secured a significant victory in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, winning 293 out of 543 seats despite the BJP itself falling short of the halfway mark with 240 seats. Key NDA partners, including Chandrababu Naidu of the Telugu Desam Party and Nitish Kumar of the Janata Dal-United, convened at Modi's residence to affirm their support and elect him as the alliance leader.
In keeping with the government's 'Neighbourhood First' policy, invitations have been extended to prominent South Asian leaders for the oath-taking ceremony. Confirmations have already been received from Bangladesh and Sri Lanka, following personal phone conversations with PM Modi. Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe, through his media division, confirmed his attendance and extended congratulations to Modi on his electoral victory. Bangladesh's Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, one of the first to congratulate Modi, is scheduled to arrive in Delhi on Friday, as reported by Bangladeshi media.
Additional formal invitations have been sent to Nepalese Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda', Bhutanese Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay, and Mauritian Prime Minister Pravind Jugnauth. This gesture underscores India's commitment to regional cooperation and strengthening ties with its neighbors. The presence of these leaders at the ceremony highlights the importance of diplomatic relations and mutual support within the South Asian region.
Reflecting on past ceremonies, the 2014 swearing-in saw the attendance of leaders from SAARC (South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation) countries, while the 2019 event was graced by leaders from BIMSTEC (Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation) countries. This continuity of inviting regional leaders symbolizes India's ongoing efforts to foster strong international relationships and regional stability as it embarks on another term under Prime Minister Modi's leadership.
Comentarios