Indian PM Modi to be sworn in for third time on June 8Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to be sworn-in for a record-equalling third term on June 8, after key allies pledged their continued support a day after a humbling election result that saw his party lose its majority in parliament. The federal cabinet met on Wednesday morning and recommended the dissolution of parliament, a constitutional formality before Modi can form a new government. PM Modi likely to take oath on June 8https://t.co/cIyIsSOpzn — The Indian Express (@IndianExpress) June 5, 2024The NDA won 293 seats in the 543-member lower house of parliament, more than the 272 needed to form a government. Newspapers said Modi's aura had dimmed, with the Indian Express's banner headline reading: "India gives NDA a third term, Modi a message." The opposition INDIA alliance led by Rahul Gandhi's centrist Congress party won 230 seats, more than forecast.

Source: Indian Express June 05, 2024 09:09 UTC