Narendra Modi Set for Historic Third Term as Prime Minister, Swearing-In Ceremony Today

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will take the oath of office today, alongside members of his new cabinet. This marks Modi’s third term, making him the first three-term Prime Minister since Jawaharlal Nehru. Cabinet decisions were finalized in an extensive 11-hour meeting at the Prime Minister’s residence yesterday. The swearing-in will be held at Rashtrapati Bhawan in Delhi, where President Droupadi Murmu will administer the oaths.A robust three-layered security system has been established at Rashtrapati Bhawan, including commandos from Delhi Police’s SWAT and the NSG. With Delhi on high alert, the city has been declared a no-fly zone, prohibiting the use of drones, para gliders, remotely piloted aircraft, and hot air balloons for the next few days.The ceremony will be attended by leaders from neighboring countries such as Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Bhutan, Nepal, Mauritius, Seychelles, and the Maldives, underscoring India’s ‘Neighbourhood First’ policy. These dignitaries will have designated routes to and from the venue to ensure smooth transit.