The recent election has seen Narendra Modi begin his third term as India’s prime minister. His Bharatiya Janata Party secured 240 seats, falling short of the majority needed to govern on their own. As a result, Modi has formed a coalition government with various regional parties that holds 293 seats.
The swearing-in ceremony took place at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi, surrounded by high security measures and distinguished guests such as heads of neighboring countries and prominent Indian figures like industrialists Gautam Adani and Mukesh Ambani, as well as Bollywood star Shah Rukh Khan.
Analysts believe that the presence of a coalition government will limit some of Modi’s previous authoritarian tendencies and force him to focus more on consensus politics. They also suggest that Modi’s nationalist message may no longer resonate with the Indian electorate due to its diversity and democratic nature.
Modi’s third term as prime minister marks an important chapter in India’s political history, reflecting the complexities and dynamism of Indian politics through the shift towards coalition governance and the diverse voices present at the swearing-in ceremony.