NEW DELHI: Narendra Modi, Indias 15th Prime Minister, took oath on Monday at a ceremony held in the open at Rashtrapati Bhavan and attended by the Whos Who of the country, including political leaders, business honchos, celebrities and leaders of religious faiths, as well as leaders of neighbouring countries.
A day after the PM designates office indicated a smaller size of the next government and clubbing of ministries for smarter governance, a total of 44 ministers excluding Modi was also sworn in.
Greeting the people of the nation, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, On 16th May 2014 the people of India gave their verdict. They delivered a mandate for development, good governance and stability. As we devote ourselves to take Indias development journey to newer heights, we seek your support, blessings and active participation.
Together we will script a glorious future for India. Let us together dream of a strong, developed and inclusive India that actively engages with the global community to strengthen the cause of world peace and development, Narendra Modi said.
Modi has all through his campaign been very proactively interacting via the social media, even tweeting just a few hours before his swearing-in ceremony.
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