Modi Meets Dhankhar Amid New Term Celebrations

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar after securing a third consecutive term in the Lok Sabha elections. The meeting involved a symbolic bouquet and local delicacies. Modi earlier tendered his resignation to President Droupadi Murmu, who accepted it and requested that he continue until the new government is formed.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi called on Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar here on Wednesday, soon after tendering his resignation to President Droupadi Murmu. This meeting marked Modi's first public appearance following his triumph in securing a third consecutive term in the recently concluded Lok Sabha election.

Official sources reported that Dhankhar presented Modi with a bouquet containing three lotus flowers, symbolizing the prime minister's three consecutive terms, accompanied by lilies. Additionally, they shared 'peda,' a Chirawa delicacy from Dhankhar's home district Jhunjhunu in Rajasthan, and jaggery from Meerut, known for its agricultural significance.

Earlier in the day, Prime Minister Modi met with President Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan to submit his resignation alongside the Union Council of Ministers. The President accepted the resignations and requested them to remain in office until the new government is formed. The BJP secured 240 seats independently, while the NDA coalition achieved a clear majority with 543-member House. The Congress party secured 99 seats.

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