LOK SABHA CONGRATULATES TEAM INDIA
Lok Sabha congratulates Indian cricket team on T20 World Cup win
India's cricket team celebrated a historic win at the T20 World Cup 2024, defeating South Africa by seven runs. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Speaker Om Birla congratulated the team, highlighting the inspiration they provide to the nation's youth. Modi praised key players like Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, who announced their retirement from T20 internationals. Nationalist Congress Party Chief Sharad Pawar also commended the team's dedication. This victory marks India's first ICC title since the Champions Trophy in 2013.
India wins T20 World Cup 2024: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, the House congratulates Rohit Sharma, Team India
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla and the House congratulated Cricket Skipper Rohit Sharma and the entire Team India on winning T20 World Cup 2024. Led by Rohit Sharma, India delivered a triumphant performance on June 29, securing a memorable victory...
Opposition MPs congratulate Speaker Om Birla, urge him to run House without bias; promise cooperation
As Lok Sabha Speaker, my commitment is to uphold democratic values, ensure fair proceedings, and prioritize constructive dialogue. I will strive to maintain impartiality, respect all members, and promote efficient functioning of the House while upholding the principles of the Constitution.
Largest exercise of democracy in history of world: US lauds India's Lok Sabha elections
US State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller praised India's Lok Sabha elections as the "largest exercise of democracy in the history of the world," emphasising the US government's celebration of this achievement. Miller highlighted that the US takes no side on the election outcome and respects the decision of the Indian people. Prime Minister Narendra Modi secured a third term, with the BJP winning 240 seats, while the Congress made significant gains with 99 seats. US President Joe Biden had congratulated Modi and the NDA coalition on their victory.
Chirag Paswan's dig at INDIA bloc while congratulating Speaker Om Birla for election
Union Minister Chirag Paswan said Wednesday the decisions taken by Kota MP Om Birla as the speaker of the last Lok Sabha have strengthened democracy.Chirag Paswan's dig at INDIA bloc while congratulating Speaker Om Birla for election
Om Birla 2.0: NDA candidate elected as the Speaker of the 18th Lok Sabha
Om Birla, the NDA candidate, was declared Lok Sabha Speaker on Wednesday after Prime Minister Narendra Modi moved a motion in his support. Birla, a three-time MP from Kota, Rajasthan, competed against Congress' K. Suresh, an eight-term MP from Mavelikara, Kerala. This marks the fourth contested Speaker election in Lok Sabha history.
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PM Modi congratulates Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on securing consecutive second term
Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Om Birla on his election as the Speaker of the 18th Lok Sabha for a second consecutive term on Wednesday. This announcement came moments after the PM moved a motion in support in the Lower House. "It is a matter of honour that you have been elected to this chair for second time," Prime Minister Modi acknowledged, highlighting Birla's contributions to the nation.
Lok Sabha Speaker election today: NDA’s Om Birla wins key Parliament post
Lok Sabha Speaker Elections: In a historic election on Wednesday, Om Birla was re-elected as Lok Sabha Speaker after a motion by Prime Minister Narendra Modi received overwhelming support. Despite the opposition INDIA bloc fielding Congress' K Suresh, Birla secured the majority vote. This marks the fifth instance of a Speaker serving beyond one Lok Sabha tenure. The election underscores the evolving political dynamics and the opposition's strategic attempts to assert influence in the new parliamentary session, setting the stage for future interactions.
LoP Rahul Gandhi congratulates Om Birla on being elected Speaker, reminds him the duty to defend the Constitution
Rahul Gandhi congratulated Om Birla on his re-election as Lok Sabha Speaker, emphasizing cooperation based on trust and the importance of representing the Opposition's voice. Prime Minister Modi, along with other leaders, escorted Birla to his chair and praised his work. SP Chief Akhilesh Yadav also emphasized non-discrimination and fair representation of the Opposition in the House.
PM Modi meets US delegations who visited Dalai Lama despite China's objection
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with a US Congressional delegation on Thursday after their visit to Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama in Dharamshala earlier this week. The delegation, including former US House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi, congratulated PM Modi on his third consecutive term and expressed appreciation for India's recent elections.
Kiren Rijiju appeals to parties to work unitedly as 'Team India'; favours constructive debate in Parliament
Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju has called for constructive debate in the upcoming 18th Lok Sabha session, urging cooperation from all political parties for a smooth running of the House. He believes that the government wants to run Parliament through consensus, as people have given a mandate to serve the nation. Rijiju emphasized that the higher number of opposition MPs in the 18th Lok Sabha provides an opportunity to serve the nation and that those who get the people's mandate should run the government.
Akhilesh Yadav to be SP's leader in Lok Sabha
Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav will lead the party in the Lok Sabha. He resigned as Leader of Opposition in the Uttar Pradesh Assembly. The party spokesperson confirmed Yadav's new role post assembly resignation. As the third largest party with 37 seats in the Lok Sabha, a meeting was held to congratulate MPs and highlight the party's commitment to social justice and positive politics.
Old team, new beginnings: Big four intact, PM Modi sends big message
Besides big four, PM's core team of ministers have also retained their portfolios. Nitin Gadkari (road transport and highways), Piyush Goyal (commerce and industry), Dharmendra Pradhan (education), Sarbananda Sonowal (ports, shipping and waterways), Virendra Kumar (social justice and empowerment), Ashwini Vaishnaw (railways, electronics and information technology), Hardeep Puri (petroleum and natural gas) and Bhupender Yadav (environment, forest and climate change) will continue running the ministries they were handling in the last five years. Some of them have shed additional portfolios that were allocated when others left the council of ministers in the past.
Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif congratulates PM Modi on third term
Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his oath-taking. This is Pakistan's first response to NDA's Lok Sabha election victory. Sharif's social media post extended felicitations to Modi for becoming Prime Minister of India. Modi, who secured a third consecutive term as Prime Minister, formed a government with the support of NDA.
Narendra Modi, Cabinet take oath: Check Team Modi 3.0
Prime Minister Narendra Modi took the oath of office for the third time on Sunday. The ceremony was administered by President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan in Delhi.
'Based on mutual respect': PM Modi replies to Justin Trudeau's 'congratulatory' message
PM Modi replied to Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's congratulatory message and his comment that Canada stands ready with the Indian government to advance the relationship between the nations' peoples' -- anchored to human rights, diversity, and the rule of law.
NDA strengthened foundation of a 'new politics' in South with its LS poll performance: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised the National Democratic Alliance's success in South India during the recent Lok Sabha polls, highlighting victories in Kerala and Andhra Pradesh. Despite not winning seats in Tamil Nadu, Modi emphasised the rise in NDA's vote share as a positive sign for the future. He also acknowledged the sacrifices made by BJP workers in Kerala and expressed optimism for the alliance's growing influence in the region.
Netanyahu telephones Modi to congratulate him on his election victory
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu congratulated Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his election victory, expressing hopes for stronger bilateral relations on social media platform X.
Global leaders from P-5 countries applaud Modi’s historic win
While US President Joe Biden, Russian President Vladimir Putin and UK PM Rishi Sunak and telephoned Modi to congratulate Modi, French President Emmanuel Macron sent a congratulatory message. Among the P5 Putin was the first leader to telephone the PM. Meanwhile, the Sri Lankan President, PMs of Nepal, Bangladesh and Mauritius besides the Bhutanese leadership have been invited for the swearing in ceremony likely on June 8.
President Biden congratulates PM Modi on electoral victory
President Joe Biden congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his electoral victory, expressing excitement to enhance the partnership with India for prosperity, innovation, and a free Indo-Pacific region.
Look forward to healthy and stable relationship: China congratulates PM Modi on election win
China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi, BJP, and the NDA on their Lok Sabha election victory. It expressed eagerness for a "healthy and stable" China-India relationship. Spokesperson Mao Ning emphasised the mutual benefits of such a relationship, highlighting its importance for regional peace and development. Prime Minister Modi secured a third term, but the BJP will need coalition support. Global leaders offered congratulations on the victory.
"Badhaai Ho!": Israel, China, Italy, and other world leaders celebrate PM Modi's 2024 Lok Sabha victory
"China is ready to work with India to promote the healthy and stable development of relations between the two countries, in the fundamental interests of the two countries and peoples, with an eye to the big picture and a view to the future," foreign ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning told a regular press conference.
Global leaders including Italian PM Meloni applaud Modi's historic third win in Lok Sabha elections 2024
Expressing similar sentiments Nepal PM Prachanda wrote, “Congratulations to PM @narendramodi on the electoral success of BJP and NDA in the Loksabha elections for the third consecutive term. We are happy to note the successful completion of the world’s largest democratic exercise with enthusiastic participation of the people of India.”
Lok Sabha poll result: INDIA bloc seeks PM Modi's resignation
After the Lok Sabha election, the INDIA bloc members demand PM Modi's resignation for failing to retain majority without allies, citing a popular rejection of BJP's vendetta politics.
5Ms behind 400 paar? Why are BJP and Modi so confident of winning Lok Sabha elections?
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is predicted to win a landslide victory in the recent Lok Sabha election, making incumbent PM Narendra Modi the second Prime Minister of India after Jawaharlal Nehru. The BJP's campaign relies on three pillars: Modi, Money, and Machine. Brand Modi is the most potent weapon in the saffron party's arsenal, with the party focusing on capitalising on the Modi brand, supported by the RSS and panna pramukhs. The INDIA bloc has struggled to find a leader who can challenge Modi's might, and the Opposition's inability to form a formidable alliance against Modi highlights their struggles.
Lok Sabha Polls: Former Indian cricket team captain MS Dhoni casts vote in Ranchi
Ranchi Lok Sabha Election 2024: Former Indian cricket team captain MS Dhoni arrived at a polling station in Ranchi on Saturday to vote in the Lok Sabha election. Earlier today, Gautam Gambhir, a former cricketer, also participated in voting during the sixth phase of the elections in Delhi.
Delhi Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Kejriwal's bail, BJP's graft allegations fuel fierce campaign
As Delhi's Lok Sabha election nears, the BJP aims to maintain its clean sweep, while the AAP and Congress alliance seeks to make gains. AAP and Congress are contesting together in Delhi and other states. AAP faces legal challenges, with leaders like Arvind Kejriwal arrested but granted bail. The campaign faced a setback with the Swati Maliwal assault case, adding to the contest's intensity. The BJP is determined to replicate its 2019 success, setting the stage for a closely watched election in Delhi.
Most Indian cities reeling from labour crisis in election season
The second-longest Lok Sabha elections in the history of the nation spanning 44 days have thrown up a slew of handsome and instant earning opportunities for migrant workers back home, from attending election rallies and door-to-door pamphlet distribution to tenting, vehicle business, catering and food supply.
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