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May 29, 2019 07:50 AM IST | Source: Moneycontrol.com
Lok Sabha Election Results 2019 LIVE | Pema Khandu, Naveen Patnaik to be sworn in today
Live election results of the 2019 Lok Sabha polls and updates from the subsequent developments
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BJP leader Pema Khandu is expected to be sworn-in as the Chief Minister of Arunachal Pradesh for the second term today at 12.00 pm.
Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik will be administered the oath of the office today at 10.30 am in a function at the Exhibition Ground in Bhubaneswar.
Just In | West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee will attend PM Modi's oath-taking ceremony, News18 has reported. The TMC chief said that she will attend the event since it is a formal event, and that she has spoken with other CMs as well.
Update: BJP President Amit Shah is holding a meeting with PM Modi at latter's residence, News18 has reported. Formation of the Cabinet is likely to be the agenda of the meeting, according to News18.
Update: Delhi Pradesh Congress Committee has released a statement appealing to Congress President Rahul Gandhi to take back his resignation. (ANI)
Update: Meanwhile, three MLAs and around 50-60 Councillors from different parties in West Bengal have switched to the BJP, according to reports.
Update: DMK chief MK Stalin has urged Congress President Rahul Gandhi not to tender resignation from his post, News18 has reported.
Rajasthan Congress Secretary Sushil Asopa to News18: After the loss, many Congress leaders are asking for a change of Chief Minister. Sachin Pilot should be made the CM.
Update: Outgoing Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh and TDP Chief N Chandrababu Naidu has been invited to swearing-in ceremony of AP CM designate Y. S. Jaganmohan Reddy, on 30th May in Vijayawada. (ANI)
Former President Pranab Mukherjee has tweeted: Thank you for your kind words and gesture PM Narendra Modi. It was indeed a pleasure meeting you. As you proceed, stronger into the second innings, my good wishes are with you in achieving your vision of Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikaas aur Sabka Vishwas.
Rajinikanth on the Congress crisis: He (Rahul Gandhi) should not resign. He should prove he can do it. In democracy, the Opposition should also be strong.
"The central government has to take Tamil Nadu seriously and come with projects for the state," he added.
Actor-turned-politician Rajinikanth is speaking to the media. “This victory is a victory for Narendra Modi. He is a charismatic leader. In India, after Jawaharlal Nehru and Rajiv Gandhi, he is now a charismatic leader. I will be going for the swearing in ceremony of Narendra Modi ji,” he said.
Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot has also arrived at Rahul Gandhi’s residence in Delhi.
Reports are now suggesting that Rahul Gandhi has called a meeting of senior party leaders at 4.30 pm.
Congress is huddle: AICC General Secretary for UP (East) Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, Rajasthan Deputy Chief Minister Sachin Pilot and Communications in-charge Randeep Singh Surjewala have arrived at Congress President Rahul Gandhi's residence.
Puducherry Lt Governor Kiran Bedi will attend the swearing in ceremony of Narendra Modi as Prime Minister for the second term.
An official source said Bedi left here for Delhi today. The Lt Governor will in the meanwhile complete three years in office on tomorrow, but will not be in the union territory because of her visit to Delhi. (PTI)
West Bengal BJP to conduct workshop for newly elected MPs
The West Bengal BJP unit has decided to conduct a workshop and prepare a do's and dont's for the newly elected MPs, a senior party leader said yesterday.
"We will conduct a workshop with all the newly elected 18 MPs and prepare a do's and dont's for the newly elected MPs. We want to ensure that all the MP's utilise their MPLAD funds and reach out to the masses with the developmental policies of the Narendra Modi government," he said. (PTI)
NDA likely to get majority in Rajya Sabha by 2021
The BJP-led NDA, which currently has 99 Rajya Sabha members, is likely to get a majority in the Upper House of Parliament by the end of 2021, making it easier for the ruling alliance to carry out its legislative agenda.
After winning 303 Lok Sabha seats, the BJP is looking at a rise in its numbers in the Rajya Sabha in the months ahead as it is all set to win most of the seats in states like Uttar Pradesh.
Assembly polls are due in some states like Maharashtra, Haryana and Jharkhand later this year and the BJP's show in the Rajya Sabha polls, slated for 2020, will depend on its numbers garnered in these state elections. (PTI)