In a majestic ceremony at Rashtrapati Bhavan on June 9, President Droupadi Murmu officially appointed Narendra Modi as the Prime Minister of India, along with 30 cabinet ministers, 36 Ministers of State (MoS), and 5 MoS with independent charge. This significant event marked the continuation of the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) government for a third consecutive term.

At the ceremonial event, President Murmu administered the oaths of office and secrecy to the newly appointed Council of Ministers. "The President of India has appointed Shri Narendra Damodardas Modi as the Prime Minister of India. Further, as advised by the Prime Minister, the President has appointed the following as members of the Council of Ministers," read an official statement.

Key Cabinet Ministers Sworn In

Among those sworn in as Cabinet Ministers were prominent leaders such as Rajnath Singh, Amit Shah, Nitin Jairam Gadkari, Jagat Prakash Nadda, Shivraj Singh Chouhan, Nirmala Sitharaman, and Subrahmanyam Jaishankar. Other notable figures included Manohar Lal, HD Kumaraswamy, Piyush Goyal, Dharmendra Pradhan, and Jitan Ram Manjhi.

Ministers of State with Independent Charge

The following were appointed as Ministers of State with Independent Charge: Rao Inderjit Singh, Jitendra Singh, Arjun Ram Meghwal, Jadhav Prataprao Ganpatrao, and Jayant Chaudhary.

New Ministers of State

A diverse group of leaders, including Jitin Prasada, Shripad Yesso Naik, Pankaj Chaudhary, Krishan Pal, Ramdas Athawale, Ram Nath Thakur, and Nityanand Rai, took their oaths as Ministers of State. This list also included Anupriya Patel, V. Somanna, Chandra Sekhar Pemmasani, SP Singh Baghel, Sushri Sobha Karandlaje, Kirtivardhan Singh, BL Verma, and Shantanu Thakur, among others.

A Celebration of Diversity and Diplomacy

The vibrant ceremony, reflecting India's rich diversity, was attended by senior political leaders, diplomats, leading industrialists, Bollywood actors, and other prominent personalities. International attendees included Nepal PM Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda', Sri Lanka President Ranil Wickremesinghe, Bhutan PM Tshering Tobgay, Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu, Mauritius Prime Minister Pravind Jugnauth, Seychelles Vice President Ahmed Afif, and Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina.

A Blend of Youth and Experience

PM Modi's council of ministers is a mix of seasoned leaders and fresh faces. Senior BJP leaders like Rajnath Singh, Amit Shah, Nitin Gadkari, Nirmala Sitharaman, and S Jaishankar took the oath, alongside several young leaders and first-time MPs. Actor-turned-politician Suresh Gopi, the first BJP MP from Kerala, and Harsh Malhotra, an MP from East Delhi, are notable new entrants to the union cabinet. BJP chief JP Nadda also took the oath as a union minister, hinting at a potential new party chief.

A Record Third Term

The BJP-led NDA secured its third successive term following the Lok Sabha elections, the results of which were declared on June 4. The NDA won 293 seats, with the BJP securing 240 seats.

Future Plans

The newly appointed union cabinet is expected to hold a meeting at 5 pm today to discuss the roadmap for the upcoming term.