Bharat Express

PM Modi

In 2014, leaders of the SAARC (South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation) countries attended PM Modi's swearing-in ceremony, while in 2019, the event was attended by leaders of the BIMSTEC (Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation) countries.

In order to obtain 99 seats, the Congress gave its best showing since 2009. Only 52 seats were gained by the party in 2019 (Rahul Gandhi resigned as leader), compared to just 44 in 2014.

Modi outlined his plans for a third term in his first statement following the results of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections on Tuesday night.

Notably, the BJP achieved a significant victory in Kerala, securing its inaugural Lok Sabha seat in the southern state.

National Democratic Alliance is forming a government for the third consecutive term with a decent majority. Global leader extends warm congratulations to Narendra Modi on 'Historic' third term.

The largest democracy in the world has triumphed today. This is the triumph of steadfast adherence to the Indian Constitution. This is developed India's pledge come to pass.

"People have placed their faith in NDA, for a third consecutive time! This is a historical feat in India's history," PM Modi said in a post on X

Prime Minister Modi received a comprehensive briefing on the conditions in the affected states—Mizoram, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, and Tripura.

Cyclone Remal on May 27 brought heavy rains and damages as it made landfall in West Bengal at 135 kmph. Northeastern states are especially hit making these states the centre of concern in the meeting. 

LIVE UPDATES: Polling began on Saturday for 57 seats in eight states and Union Territories in the seventh and final phase of India's extensive electoral process.