India’s Modi Sworn in as Prime Minister for Third Term
Published on June 9, 2024
NEW DELHI—Narendra Modi was sworn in as India’s prime minister on Sunday for a third term. President Droupadi Murmu administered the oath of office to Mr. Modi at a ceremony at the Rashtrapati Bhavan, the president’s palace in New Delhi, attended by thousands of dignitaries, including the leaders of seven regional countries, Bollywood stars and industrialists. “Honored to serve Bharat,” Mr. Modi posted on X, minutes before he was sworn in, referring to India’s name in Indian languages. Supporters cheered, clapped, and chanted “Modi, Modi” as the 73-year old leader, dressed in a white kurta tunic and blue half jacket, was called to take his oath....