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Rahul Gandhi will be named Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha by a resolution passed by the Congress Working Committee.

Rahul Gandhi will be named Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha by a resolution passed by the Congress Working Committee. The Congress Working Committee resolution also praised Rahul Gandhi’s role in the 2024 Lok Sabha election campaign The Congress Working Committee (CWC) on Saturday unanimously passed a resolution to appoint its former president Rahul Gandhi as the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, the party’s highest executive forum. At the meeting, Gandhi, who won from Wayanad and Rae Bareli, said he would think about the offer (to become LoP), leaders familiar with the matter said, adding, however, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge politely reminded him that since the CWC has passed the resolution in this order, he should accept the post. “In another resolution, the CWC unanimously requested Rahul Gandhi to take the post of LoP in the Lok Sabha,” stated Congress general secretary KC Venugopal following the CWC meeting. Everyone present agreed that Rahul Gandhi ought to be the Leader of the Opposition.” “We have raised burning issues like unemployment, inflation, women’s issues, Agniveers, and social justice in this election,” Venugopal stated. These issues should be raised on a large scale inside the Parliament as well. Rahul Gandhi is the most suitable person to lead this campaign in the Lok Sabha. In the current scenario, for a better, stronger and vigilant opposition and for those who want to protect the Constitution, it should be safe with Rahul Gandhi as the leader of the opposition.”

Delhi on high alert for PM Modi’s swearing-in ceremony: 10 points

Delhi on high alert for PM Modi’s swearing-in ceremony: 10 points

Leaders from neighbouring countries expected to attend PM Narendra Modi’s swearing-in ceremony,

Security has been beefed up in Delhi as PM Narendra Modi is set to take oath for the third time tomorrow. Special arrangements have also been made for world leaders attending the grand ceremony.

New Delhi: India has invited several leaders from neighbouring countries to attend the swearing-in ceremony of Narendra Modi, who is going to become Prime Minister for the third consecutive time. The ceremony will take place on Sunday, June 9 at 7:15 pm at Rashtrapati Bhavan.

The same evening, the Council of Ministers will also take the oath of office and secrecy, becoming part of the Prime Minister’s new Cabinet.

According to the Ministry of External Affairs, several leaders have accepted the invitation and they will reach New Delhi on Sunday to attend the ceremony.

Leaders who have confirmed their presence

H.E. President of Sri Lanka. Mr. Ranil Wickremesinghe

President of Maldives, H.E. Dr. Mohamed Muizz

Vice President of Seychelles, H.E. Mr. Ahmed Afif

Prime Minister of Bangladesh, H.E. Sheikh Hasina

Prime Minister of Mauritius, H.E. Mr. Pravind Kumar Jugnauth

Prime Minister of Nepal, H.E. Mr. Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’

Prime Minister of Bhutan, H.E. Mr. Tshering Tobgay

Arrival Schedule:

08 June, 2024

12:00: Bangladesh’s prime minister arrives at AFS Palam

14:45: Arrival of Vice President of Seychelles at IGI T3

09 June, 2024

09:05: Arrival of Prime Minister of Mauritius at IGI T3

09:05: Arrival of President of Maldives at IGI T3

11:30: Arrival of Prime Minister of Bhutan at IGI T3

11:50: Arrival of President of Sri Lanka IGI T3 arrival

14:50: Nepal PM arrives at IGI T3

As leaders of the SAARC (South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation) get ready to attend the event on Sunday, the nation’s capital will be on high alert, Delhi Police told news agency PTI. Many of the country’s top hotels, including the Oberoi, Leela, Taj, ITC Maurya, and Claridge’s, have already implemented strict security protocols. For the dignitaries, safe routes between their hotels and the venue have been arranged by the authorities.
Officials stated that “designated routes from their hotels to the venue and back will be provided for the dignitaries attending the swearing-in ceremony.” These leaders will be present at the swearing-in ceremony as well as the banquet that President Draupadi Murmu is hosting that evening at Rashtrapati Bhavan. It is anticipated that the meeting will spark high-level conversations and exchanges, further solidifying regional ties between SAARC member countrie

In international cricket, Rohit Sharma has completed 600 sixes.

In international cricket, Rohit Sharma has completed 600 sixes.

Rohit Sharma has scored 4137 runs in Tests, 10, 709 runs in ODIs and 4001 runs in T20s

Men in Blue captain Rohit Sharma hit 600 sixes in international cricket during the June 5, 2024, ICC T20 World Cup match between India and Ireland. Rohit hit 140.54 at a strike rate of 52 runs in 37 balls. On Wednesday in New York, he hit four fours and three sixes, but an injury ended his innings before he could even finish the tenth over.

In this match, Rohit hit his 600th six in international cricket with these three. The opener in this game also made history by becoming the second player, behind Virat Kohli, to score more than 4,000 runs across all three formats. In addition to scoring 4000 runs in Twenty20 Internationals, the 37-year-old had a fantastic innings against Ireland during the T20 World Cup 2024. He currently has 4026 runs at an average of 32.20 and a strike rate of 139.98 in 144 T20I matches. In 20 overs, he has also amassed five hundreds and thirty fifties.

Rohit has 4137 runs in Tests, 10, 709 runs in ODIs and 4001 runs in T20Is. Kohli, on the other hand, has 8848 runs in Tests, 13, 848 runs in ODIs and 4038 runs in T20Is. In this match, Rohit also completed 1000 runs in T20 World Cup.

Maldives President to attend PM Modi’s swearing-in ceremony in New Delhi: Report

Maldives President to attend PM Modi’s swearing-in ceremony in New Delhi: Report This will be the first official visit of President Muizzu, known for his pro-China stance, to India since assuming office on November 17 last year. MAL: Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu has accepted an invitation to attend Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s swearing-in ceremony in New Delhi over the weekend, a media report said today. Maldives news portal Edition.mv quoted its sister publication Mihaaru News in Dhivehi as saying that President Muizzu will leave for New Delhi on Saturday for the ceremony along with several other senior government officials. The Maldives President’s Office has not yet provided an official statement regarding Muizzu’s first official visit to India. President Muizzu congratulated Prime Minister Modi earlier on Wednesday and said he would like to collaborate with him to advance bilateral relations.

BJP wants to retain four of its top leaders, Naidu and Nitish may get three posts each: Sources on portfolio talks

BJP wants to retain four of its top leaders, Naidu and Nitish may get three posts each: Sources on portfolio talks

Around 12 to 15 posts in the Union Council of Ministers may go to NDA allies, as the BJP top brass begins discussions with alliance partners ahead of the swearing-in of the Council of Ministers this Sunday.

Senior BJP leaders Amit Shah and Rajnath Singh and party president JP Nadda were holding discussions with allies at Nadda’s residence on Friday evening. According to sources, the meetings were being held one-on-one. The first meeting was reportedly held with NCP’s Ajit Pawar, Praful Patel and Sameer Bhujbal, followed by RLD chief Jayant Chaudhary.

Sources say the BJP wants to retain the top Raisina Hill ministries such as home, external affairs, defence and finance, along with some other key ministries such as railways, road transport, law, information technology and education.

On Friday, a group of senior BJP leaders JP Nadda, Amit Shah and Rajnath Singh held one-on-one meetings with leaders of JDS, TDP JDU, NCP, SS, LJP and NCP. From the alliance camp, the names of TDP’s Rammohan Naidu, LJP’s Jayant Chaudhary, JDU’s Lallan Singh, JDS’s Kumaraswamy and Apna Dal’s Anupriya Patel are doing the rounds as ministers. Similarly, JD-U may be in the race for three posts, one full cabinet minister post and two ministers of state. Incidentally, JD-U had demanded four posts in 2019 when it won 16 seats in the Lok Sabha elections, but the BJP did not relent and JD-U remained out of the cabinet. This time JD-U has won 12 seats, but like TDP, this time its importance is much more. Nitish Kumar has previously been the Union Railway Minister, while JD-U’s RCP Singh has been the Steel Minister.

‘Next time…’: Nitish Kumar’s prediction for India Bloc at NDA meet makes Modi laugh

‘Next time…’: Nitish Kumar’s prediction for India Bloc at NDA meet makes Modi laugh | 

Bihar CM Nitish Kumar takes a dig at India Bloc leaders at NDA meet BJP-led alliance set for Modi’s swearing-in for third term

Taking a dig at India Bloc leaders, JD(U) chief Nitish Kumar said at the NDA parliamentary party meeting on Friday that those who managed to win the Lok Sabha elections this time will all lose in the next election.

The newly-elected MPs of the BJP-led NDA today met to elect Modi as their leader, paving the way for him to be sworn in as the country’s prime minister for a record third time. When NDA leaders gathered in Parliament to declare Modi as the alliance’s leader, Bihar CM Nitish extended his support, saying he and his party will always be with the NDA government.

‘Next time…’

“…next time when you come, some people who have won here and there, next time sab haarega. Humko puri bhaaras hai’…” Nitish Kumar said.”All of Bihar’s outstanding tasks will be accomplished. We are quite happy that we have united and that we would all cooperate with you, PM Modi. I wanted you to take the oath of office today, but you will do it as prime minister on Sunday. We will all serve under your direction and be with you no matter when you swear an oath, he declared.

Earlier today, as NDA leaders started arriving at the Central Hall of the old Parliament House for the parliamentary party meeting, the Janata Dal United (U) chief was seen touchingin observance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s feet. The crucial meeting comes ahead of Modi’s swearing-in, which is scheduled to take place on Sunday. During the parliamentary party meeting today, senior members of the alliance such as TDP’s N Chandrababu Naidu, JD(U)’s Nitish Kumar and Shiv Sena’s Eknath Shinde joined the PM for a meeting with President Draupadi Murmu and handed over to her a list of MPs supporting him.

Chandrababu Naidu’s wife Nara Bhuvaneshwari’s net worth has increased by Rs 579 crore in just five days.

Chandrababu Naidu’s wife Nara Bhuvaneshwari’s net worth has increased by Rs 579 crore in just five days. Despite the massive drop in the stock market on Tuesday, Heritage Foods shares saw a spectacular rise for five consecutive days. Despite the biggest drop in the stock market after Covid-19 on the day of the Lok Sabha Elections 2024 results, the FMCG’s share price saw a rise and this was directly linked to the ownership structure of Heritage Foods Ltd. Nara Bhuvaneshwari has a significant stake in the company, she owns around 24.37% stake, which is equivalent to 2,26,11,525 shares. Being one of the key promoters and having strong influence, it affected the share price. Moreover, as the wife of Chandrababu Naidu, whose party won a landslide victory in both the Lok Sabha and Assembly elections, the shares of the company linked to her acquaintance also surged.

Narendra Modi meets President Murmu, stakes claim to form government

Narendra Modi meets President Murmu, stakes claim to form government

Meeting with President Draupadi Murmu on Friday, Prime Minister-elect Narendra Modi asserted his claim to lead the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) to the center. 73-year-old Modi will take oath as Prime Minister for the third consecutive time on Sunday, June 9, equalling India’s first Prime Minister Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru. In his address after meeting the President, Modi said,

“This election marks the first since Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav… People have offered the NDA government a chance to serve the country for the third time. I promise the nation’s citizens that the rate at which the nation has developed over the past two years, changes are evident in every industry, and the fact that 25 crore people are now out of poverty is a source of pride for all Indians.

” Narendra Modi government formation live updatesEarlier in the day, Modi was formally elected as the leader of the NDA, receiving the support of Telugu Desam Party chief Chandrababu Naidu, Janata Dal (United) president Nitish Kumar and Janata Dal (Secular) leader HD Kumaraswamy. Modi said, “Our 10 years are just a trailer, we will work harder and faster for the development of our country; People know that we will work.” Also read: Narendra Modi hits out at opposition at NDA meet: ‘Phone calls have started…’ “Efforts were made to not accept this victory, to cast a ‘shadow of defeat’ on this victory. But all such efforts were futile… Such things ‘die very young’, and it happened,” Modi said at the NDA parliamentary party meeting.

“Narendra Modi is the right leader for India right now, coming at the right moment. This is a great opportunity for India. If you miss it now, you will miss it forever. So today we have a great opportunity,” Naidu said, endorsing Modi as the leader of the alliance. “We have full faith that Modi will develop India and we will fully support him with each passing day,”

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar declared. Bihar’s outstanding tasks will all be finished.

It is a very good thing that we have all come together and we will all work together with you. … We will all work under your leadership.” Attacking the opposition, the JD(U) chief said, “I have seen some people win here and there (Lok Sabha elections) by talking nonsense. They have not done any work, never served the country. Next time when you win, they will all lose.”

Modi likely to become PM, Chandrababu Naidu and Nitish Kumar endorse Modi as NDA leader

Modi likely to become PM, Chandrababu Naidu and Nitish Kumar endorse Modi as NDA leader

BJP MP Rajnath Singh formally nominated Modi for the post of BJP Parliamentary Party leader, NDA Parliamentary Party leader and Leader of Lok Sabha.

Senior BJP leaders, newly elected MPs and allies on Friday endorsed Narendra Modi as the leader of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA). The endorsement came during a meeting held in the Central Hall of Parliament for the purpose of formation of the Cabinet.

BJP MP Rajnath Singh formally nominated Modi for the post of BJP Parliamentary Party leader, NDA Parliamentary Party leader and Leader of Lok Sabha. “We are fortunate to have a sensitive Prime Minister like Modiji… I want to emphasise that this alliance is not an obligation but a promise for us,” Singh said.

Telugu Desam Party chief Chandrababu Naidu expressed his support and praised Modi’s tireless campaigning efforts. “We congratulate as we have won a remarkable majority. Throughout the election campaign, I saw the tireless efforts of Prime Minister Modi. He worked tirelessly day and night for three months and with great determination. Our numerous public meetings and a big rally in Andhra Pradesh had a significant impact on our electoral success,” Naidu said.

Kharge said ‘India will fight against the fascist government of the BJP led by Modi’, inviting all those who have ‘commitment to the Constitution’.

Kharge said ‘India will fight against the fascist government of the BJP led by Modi’, inviting all those who have ‘commitment to the Constitution’.

Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge said in a press conference on June 5 that the India Bloc will include “all parties who have commitment to the values ​​enshrined in our Constitution.”

“India Bloc will continue to fight against the fascist government of the BJP led by Modi. We will take appropriate steps at the appropriate time to fulfill the desire of the people not to be ruled by a BJP government,” Kharge said. This happened when members of the loosely affiliated group in the afternoon of June 5 discussed the possibilities of government formation and the possibility of approaching former allies Nitish Kumar (JD(U) in Bihar) and N Chandrababu Naidu (TDP in Andhra Pradesh). The development came as the BJP-led NDA held a meeting and prepared to stake claim to form the government. The India Bloc has secured 233 seats in the recently concluded 2024 Lok Sabha elections and is highly unlikely to form government with the support of TDP and JD(U).

Mandate against PM Modi, says Kharge

“The mandate is decisively against Prime Minister Modi as well as the essence and style of his politics. This is a huge political loss for him personally, at the same time it is a clear moral defeat. However, he is determined to thwart the will of the people,” said Kharge at a press conference after the bloc’s meeting ended. He also reiterated the opposition group’s willingness to approach allies outside the grouping.

Also Read | Modi gets written support from Nitish Kumar, Chandrababu Naidu; will form NDA government for the third time

The Congress chief thanked voters for giving “overwhelming support” to the India Bloc. He asserted that the people’s mandate has “given a befitting reply to the BJP and their politics of hatred, corruption”.

“This is a mandate to protect India’s Constitution and to save democracy against price increases, unemployment, and crony capitalism,” Kharge declared.The Bharat Bloc is determined to resist Modi’s fascist BJP rule. We will act properly at the appropriate time to fulfill the people’s desire to be freed from BJP rule. We have taken this decision, fully concur with the points brought forth, and will honor our pledge to the public.”

The meeting at Kharge’s Delhi residence was attended by several top leaders of various alliance parties, including Bharat Alliance leaders Tejashwi Yadav, Raghav Chadha, Sharad Pawar, D Raja, Sanjay Raut, Akhilesh Yadav and Champai Soren.
Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge said in a press conference on June 5 that the India Bloc will include “all parties who have commitment to the values ​​enshrined in our Constitution.”

“India Bloc will continue to fight against the fascist government of the BJP led by Modi. We will take appropriate steps at the appropriate time to fulfill the desire of the people not to be ruled by a BJP government,” Kharge said. This happened when members of the loosely affiliated group in the afternoon of June 5 discussed the possibilities of government formation and the possibility of approaching former allies Nitish Kumar (JD(U) in Bihar) and N Chandrababu Naidu (TDP in Andhra Pradesh). The development came as the BJP-led NDA held a meeting and prepared to stake claim to form the government. The India Bloc has secured 233 seats in the recently concluded 2024 Lok Sabha elections and is highly unlikely to form government with the support of TDP and JD(U).

Mandate against PM Modi, says Kharge

“The mandate is decisively against Prime Minister Modi as well as the essence and style of his politics. This is a huge political loss for him personally, at the same time it is a clear moral defeat. However, he is determined to thwart the will of the people,” said Kharge at a press conference after the bloc’s meeting ended. He also reiterated the opposition group’s willingness to approach allies outside the grouping.

Also Read | Modi gets written support from Nitish Kumar, Chandrababu Naidu; will form NDA government for the third time

The Congress chief thanked voters for giving “overwhelming support” to the India Bloc. He asserted that the people’s mandate has “given a befitting reply to the BJP and their politics of hatred, corruption”.

“This is a mandate to protect India’s Constitution and to save democracy against price increases, unemployment, and crony capitalism,” Kharge declared.The Bharat Bloc is determined to resist Modi’s fascist BJP rule. We will act properly at the appropriate time to fulfill the people’s desire to be freed from BJP rule. We have taken this decision, fully concur with the points brought forth, and will honor our pledge to the public.”

The meeting at Kharge’s Delhi residence was attended by several top leaders of various alliance parties, including Bharat Alliance leaders Tejashwi Yadav, Raghav Chadha, Sharad Pawar, D Raja, Sanjay Raut, Akhilesh Yadav and Champai Soren.