Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) [India], June 9 (ANI): Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu congratulated Narendra Modi on taking oath as the Prime Minister of India for the third consecutive term on Sunday.
He expressed hope that PM Modi would come up to the expectations of the people of the country as well as the state.
The Chief Minister expressed optimism that Himachal Pradesh would get substantial financial support from the Union Government for the development initiatives in the state during his third term as the Prime Minister.
He said that key areas in Himachal Pradesh could benefit from enhanced financial assistance, which would strengthen and promote the overall development of the state.
PM-designate Narendra Modi took oath as Prime Minister of India for his third successive term on Sunday at an impressive ceremony at the Rashtrapati Bhavan which is being attended by leaders from India's neighbourhood and Indian Ocean region.
President Droupadi Murmu administered the oath of office to Narendra Modi, followed by other members of his team of ministers.
The swearing-in ceremony is being attended by Nepal PM Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda', Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe, Bhutan PM Tshering Tobgay, Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu, Mauritius Prime Minister Pravind Jugnauth, Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina and Seychelles Vice President Ahmed Afif. (ANI)
