HYDERABAD, India: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is poised to be sworn-in for a record-equalling third term on June 8. This comes after key allies pledged continued support following a humbling election verdict.
Modi, a dominant figure in Indian politics since 2014, now requires support from regional allies. Their wavering loyalties could complicate the government’s reform agenda.
On Wednesday, two allies in the National Democratic Alliance coalition pledged their support. This includes the Telugu Desam Party and the Janata Dal (United).
“We are with the NDA, I will be attending the meeting in Delhi today,” Chandrababu Naidu, the leader of the TDP, told reporters, referring to a meeting of the BJP-led alliance scheduled to take place later in the day.
Modi resigned on Wednesday to President Droupadi Murmu after the federal cabinet recommended parliament dissolution. This marks the initial step before forming a new government.
Modi and his new cabinet were scheduled to be sworn-in on Saturday, local media reported.
The NDA won 293 seats in the 543-member lower house of parliament, more than the 272 needed to form a government.
Modi’s BJP won 240 seats on its own, a weakened verdict which could slow India’s fiscal tightening, ratings agency Moody’s said.
As India embarks on this new chapter under Modi’s leadership, the nation stands poised to realize its full potential and emerge as a global powerhouse in the 21st century.
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