New Delhi [India], June 9 (ANI): Uttar Pradesh Minister and BJP leader Surya Pratap Shahi expressed his happiness over Prime Minister-designate Narendra Modi's re-election for a third consecutive term, saying it's historic for PM Modi to take oath for the third time.
He also said that Narendra Modi would be the first time after 1962 to be elected to the Prime Minister's office.
"This is a moment of happiness. It is historic that PM Modi is going to take oath as the Prime Minister for the third time. After 1962, this is happening for the first time," he told ANI.
Prime Minister-designate Narendra Modi is set to take the oath on June 9 at 7:15 PM.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will become the first PM after Jawaharlal Nehru to win three successive terms in Lok Sabha polls.
As India gears up for Narendra Modi's third consecutive term oath-taking ceremony as Prime Minister on June 9, the Delhi Police has taken strict measures to ensure security during the event.
According to Delhi police officials, multi-layered security arrangements have been arranged for the event. Five companies of paramilitary forces will be deployed for the security of Rashtrapati Bhavan.
Apart from this, NSG commandos, drones, and snipers will also guard the Rashtrapati Bhavan for the mega event.
As the day is set to witness the presence of dignitaries worldwide for the swearing-in ceremony, tight security arrangements have been made according to the protocol for each Head of state. Apart from this, security arrangements for the hotels, where the dignitaries will be staying, have also been enhanced.
According to the police, the area around the Rashtrapati Bhavan has been made a 'controlled' area.
In areas including, Sansad Marg, Rafi Marg, Raisina Road, Rajendra Prasad Road, Mother Teresa Crescent, and Sardar Patel Marg, vehicles having passes of the event will be allowed for the movement.
According to the police, this programme will be monitored by more than 500 CCTVs. Section 144 has also been imposed in the entire New Delhi. Given the swearing-in ceremony, many restrictions have been imposed by the Delhi Police for June 9 and 10.
Delhi has been declared a "no-flying" zone. During this time, the flying of sub-conventional aerial platforms like paragliders, paramotors, hang gliders, UAVs, UAS, microlight aircraft, and remote-controlled aircraft has been banned in the national capital.
The security measures follow the formal appointment of Narendra Modi as Prime Minister by the President of India on Friday.
The letters of support from NDA constituent parties were also given to the President.
According to the Election Commission of India, the BJP won 240 seats, much lower than its 2019 tally of 303.
The Congress, on the other hand, registered a strong improvement, winning 99 seats. While the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance won 292 seats, the INDIA bloc crossed the 230 mark, posing stiff competition, and defying all predictions. (ANI)
