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The Commissionerate of Police has made elaborate security arrangements for the oath-taking ceremony of the first Chief Minister of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Odisha which is scheduled to be held at the Janata Maidan, Bhubaneswar on June 12. 

Following the BJP's victory in Odisha, a strong opposition is expected with BJD and Congress challenging the new government. Discussions on leadership roles within the opposition parties are ongoing, with Naveen Patnaik being suggested as Leader of Opposition.

Following the oath-taking ceremony of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his cabinet, key portfolios were allocated. Amit Shah retained the Home Ministry, while other senior leaders like Rajnath Singh, Nirmala Sitharaman, and S Jaishankar kept their previous ministries.

BJP leader Arindam Roy claims VK Pandian's announcement of retiring from active politics is misleading, suggesting Pandian may still participate in by-elections or other political activities from behind the scenes.

The new Odisha Chief Minister will be sworn in at a grand ceremony attended by PM Modi on June 12 at Janata Maidan, Bhubaneswar.

The BJP has appointed Rajnath Singh and Bhupender Yadav as central observers to facilitate the selection of Odisha’s next Chief Minister. The decision will be made at a legislative party meeting on June 11, following PM Modi's recent swearing-in. Speculations about potential candidates, including Manmohan Samal and Suresh Pujari, are circulating.

VK Pandian, once influential during the BJD regime, retired from politics following the party's significant electoral defeat. Post-retirement, security measures at his Bhubaneswar residence were removed, including barricades and round-the-clock guards. Pandian also faced accusations of misusing power without holding key positions.

Two newly-inducted Union cabinet ministers have been appointed as observers to pick the Chief Minister for Odisha.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi was sworn in for a third term, introducing a cabinet that reflects careful consideration of caste and regional balances. The new government includes diverse representation with 30 Cabinet ministers, 27 from OBC, 10 SC, 5 ST, and 5 from minority communities.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, alongside 71 ministers, took oath for his third consecutive term with a diverse cabinet representing 24 states. The new team includes experienced parliamentarians and former chief ministers, indicating a strategic focus on national coverage and alliance strength.

Dharmendra Pradhan and Jual Oram, both MPs from Odisha, were sworn in as Cabinet ministers at Narendra Modi's third term oath ceremony. Pradhan, known for his role in the Ujjwala Yojana, and Oram, a prominent tribal leader, are expected to hold significant portfolios in Modi 3.0.

While the ceremony saw the statesmen from neighbouring countries of India, it also saw some of the biggest stars of the country in attendance.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi was sworn in for a third term with senior BJP leaders at Rashtrapati Bhavan, attended by top international figures and nearly 9,000 spectators. Modi's focus remains on continuity and experience, marking him the second PM after Nehru elected thrice consecutively.

Four MPs from Rajasthan, including Arjunram Meghwal, Bhagirath Chaudhary, Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, and Bhupendra Yadav met with PM Modi ahead of their expected induction into the Cabinet during the swearing-in ceremony at Rashtrapati Bhavan.

Six Maharashtra MPs, including Nitin Gadkari and Piyush Goyal, are set to join the Modi-led NDA government. The reshuffle aims for regional balance and caste representation, with notable exclusions from the NCP and outgoing BJP ministers. The changes reflect strategic moves ahead of state elections.