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The oath-taking ceremony will be presided over by President Draupadi Murmu, who will administer the oath of office and secrecy to Narendra Modi and selected members of his council of ministers.
As Narendra Modi takes his oath for a third term on June 9, 2024, his political journey reaches a historic milestone, equalling the three-term record of former Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru.
For the RJD, which had joined forces with several other parties as part of the INDIA (Indian National Democratic Inclusive Alliance) coalition, the mixed performance of Lalu Yadav's daughters has added an intriguing dimension to the overarching results.
The 59-year-old Khalsa, who is contesting as an independent candidate, has repeatedly justified his father Beant Singh's role in the assassination of Indira Gandhi, calling it a reprisal for the "atrocities" committed during Operation Blue Star in 1984.
On the other hand, the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), which had swept the state in the previous general elections by bagging 25 out of the 28 seats, saw its tally dwindle with the party currently ahead in only 17 constituencies.
According to the Election Commission figures at this hour, the NDA has won or is leading in 294 seats, putting it comfortably past the majority mark of 272 seats required to govern.
One of the notable races includes Union Minister Smriti Irani trailing by over 17,000 votes in Amethi, where Congress candidate Kishori Lal Sharma is currently ahead. Irani's potential loss in Amethi, a seat she famously won in 2019 by defeating Rahul Gandhi, could be a major upset for the BJP.
Early trends favour the NDA alliance in Andhra Pradesh elections, posing a challenge to the ruling YSRCP. Exit polls predict a landslide victory for the NDA, signalling a potential political upheaval.
As votes are counted in South India, the NDA's resurgence shapes the political landscape. Strategic alliances and shifting voter sentiments underscore the region's pivotal role in national politics.
The Kashmir Valley, in particular, saw an extraordinary 30-point increase in voter turnout compared to the 2019 elections, with the participation rate soaring from 19.16% to 50.86%.
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