Prime Minister Narendra Modi, along with leaders of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA), is set to meet President Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan today at 6 PM to formally stake a claim to form the government.
PM Modi’s Third Term: Prime Minister Modi is anticipated to take the oath for his third term as Prime Minister on June 9. This marks a significant milestone in his political career and underscores his leadership within the NDA and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
Key Meetings: Earlier in the day, PM Modi engaged in a series of high-profile meetings with key political figures:
- LK Advani: Modi met with the veteran BJP leader and Bharat Ratna awardee LK Advani. Advani, a pivotal figure in the BJP’s history, has been a mentor to many within the party, including Modi.
- Murli Manohar Joshi: Following his meeting with Advani, Modi visited Murli Manohar Joshi, another former president of the BJP. Joshi’s role in shaping the party’s ideology and strategy has been significant over the years.
- Ram Nath Kovind: Modi also met with former President Ram Nath Kovind. This meeting highlights the continued respect and consultation with senior leaders and former dignitaries.
NDA Parliamentary Party Leadership: Earlier in the day, Narendra Modi was unanimously chosen as the leader of the NDA Parliamentary Party. This includes his roles as the leader of the BJP Parliamentary Party and the leader of the BJP in the Lok Sabha. These roles reaffirm his central position in both the alliance and the party.
NDA’s Parliamentary Strength: The NDA coalition has secured 293 MPs in the Lok Sabha, comfortably surpassing the majority mark of 272 needed in the 543-member house. This majority provides a stable foundation for the new government, ensuring it can implement its legislative agenda effectively.
As PM Modi and the NDA leaders prepare to meet President Murmu to stake their claim to form the government, this event underscores the robust support Modi enjoys within his party and the broader NDA alliance. With a strong majority in the Lok Sabha, the NDA is poised to continue its governance and policy initiatives under Modi’s leadership.
