Narendra Modi swearing-in Live
New Delhi,UPDATED: Jun 9, 2024 08:14 IST
Narendra Modi swearing-in Live Updates: Prime Minister-designate Narendra Modi is set to take oath as the head of a coalition government and the swearing-in ceremony is scheduled to be held at the Rashtrapati Bhavan at 7.15 pm on Sunday. Leaders from India's neighbourhood and the Indian Ocean Region are among the dignitaries and special invitees expected to attend the ceremony. Meanwhile, traffic restrictions and airspace curbs have been placed in the national capital.
Jun 9, 2024 08:14 IST
Narendra Modi to meet his Council of Ministers today
Ahead of his swearing-in, Narendra Modi will today meet his new Council of Ministers for tea at his residence, 7 Lok Kalyan Marg. During this meeting, Narendra Modi will brief ministers about their work.
Jun 9, 2024 08:12 IST
DCP briefs media on traffic arrangements in Delhi
On arrangements for the swearing-in ceremony of PM-designate Narendra Modi, DCP Traffic Prashant Gautam says, "Comprehensive arrangements have been made for the swearing-in ceremony. Almost 1,100 traffic staff have been deployed. The traffic staff is completely briefed. There will be restricted entry and movement in areas around Rashtrapati Bhavan from 2 pm."
Jun 9, 2024 08:09 IST
Narendra Modi's posters on display
Narendra Modi's posters put up in Delhi ahead of his oath-taking ceremony.
Jun 9, 2024 08:09 IST
Narendra Modi visits National War Memorial
Narendra Modi at the National War Memorial in Delhi.
Jun 9, 2024 08:08 IST
Narendra Modi pays tribute to Atal Bihari Vajpayee
Narendra Modi pays tribute to Atal Bihari Vajpayee as he reaches Delhi's Sadaiv Atal ahead of his oath-taking ceremony as the Prime Minister.
Jun 9, 2024 08:07 IST
Narendra Modi pays tribute to Mahatma Gandhi
Ahead of swearing-in, Narendra Modi pays tribute to Mahatma Gandhi at Delhi's Rajghat.
Jun 9, 2024 08:06 IST
Airspace curbs in Delhi today
Airspace restrictions will be in place in the national capital on Sunday from 3 pm to 11 pm in view of the swearing-in ceremony of the new government. The restrictions will not be applicable for scheduled flights of scheduled operators.
There will also be no impact on IAF, BSF and Army aviation helicopter operations. State-owned aircraft and helicopters can fly with the governor or chief minister during the period when the curbs will be in place, according to the NOTAM (Notice to Airmen). The curbs will be in force from 3 pm to 11 pm.
Jun 9, 2024 08:05 IST
Traffic restrictions in Delhi
Traffic restrictions and diversions will be in place on several roads, including those around the Rashtrapati Bhavan, in view of the Prime Minister's swearing-in ceremony on Sunday.
- To ensure smooth traffic management in the vicinity of the Rashtrapati Bhawan, Sansad Marg (between the Transport Bhawan and the T-point on Rafi Ahmed Kidwai Marg), North Avenue Road, South Avenue Road, Kushak Road, Rajaji Marg, Krishna Menon Marg, Talkatora Road and Pt. Pant Marg will be closed from 2 pm to 11 pm, and only pedestrian movement will be allowed.
- No vehicle will be allowed to halt or park on Imtiaz Khan Marg, Rakab Ganj Road, Rafi Ahmed Kidwai Marg, Pandit Pant Marg and Talkatora Road.
- Vehicles found parked on these roads will be towed away and owners prosecuted for improper parking and disobedience of lawful instructions. Towed vehicles would be parked at the Traffic Pit at Pt. Pant Marg towards Gole Dak Khana.
- General entry for people is not allowed.
- DTC buses will not be allowed to ply on the roads around the Rashtrapati Bhavan.
- Traffic will be diverted from Patel Chowk, roundabout Patel Chowk, Rail Bhawan, roundabout Krishi Bhawan, roundabout Gurudwara Rakab Ganj and Gole Dak Khana.
- Commuters are advised to avoid Sansad Marg, Imtiaz Khan Marg, Gurudwara Rakab Ganj Road, Rafi Ahmed Kidwai Marg, Pt. Pant Marg, Rajaji Marg, Tyagraj Marg and Akbar Road.
- People going towards the ISBTs, railway stations and the airport are advised to carefully plan their travel with sufficient time at hand.
Jun 9, 2024 08:03 IST
Narendra Modi to take oath as Prime Minister today
Prime Minister-designate Narendra Modi is set to take oath on Sunday for a third straight term as the head of a coalition government after two full tenures in which the BJP enjoyed a majority on its own. Modi, 73, will be equalling the feat of the first Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru, who won in 1952, 1957 and 1962 general elections.
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