Tag: Lok Sabha Elections

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.

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.

Pandian announced this decision in a video statement. The development came a day after BJD president Naveen Patnaik had categorically stated that VK Pandian was not his successor.

Newly-elected Khordha MLA Prashant Jagdev, released on interim bail, criticized BJD president Naveen Patnaik and defended bureaucrat-turned-politician VK Pandian after BJD's defeat in the 2024 elections. BJP won 78 out of 147 assembly seats. Jagdev thanked Khordha voters and attended the new government's swearing-in ceremony.

Patnaik reiterated that the 4.5 crore people of Odisha are his family and he will continue to serve them in whichever way he can.

Newly-elected BJP Khordha MLA Prashant Jagdev was granted a three-day interim bail by the Additional District Judge Court-1 of Khordha on three grounds.

Following the Lok Sabha Elections 2024, BJP-led NDA won 292 seats forming a coalition government with Janata Dal United and Telugu Desam Party. Nitish Kumar, known for switching alliances, rejoined the NDA, sparking numerous humorous memes on social media.

Some leaders and critics were of the view that it was due to the IAS officer-turned-politician, that the ruling BJD lost the trust of the people. Prior to and during the elections, Pandian was making statements on issues by calling national and local media persons.

I assure that it will be a people’s government,” said BJP leader Pradeep Panigrahi, who won the Berhampur Lok Sabha seat

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma confirmed NDA's victory in the Lok Sabha elections with 240 seats, emphasizing it as a historic win and denying any political crisis. He highlighted the significant role of religion in northeastern states' politics and expressed pride over gaining support from Muslim voters in Assam.

The BJP won 78 Assembly out of 147 seats and 20 out of 21 Lok Sabha seats in the 2024 elections.

BJD supremo Naveen Patnaik, who had contested from two assembly seats, also got defeated from the Kantabanji seat. However, he won from Hinjili Assembly constituency.