New Delhi [India], June 9 : Singer Anuradha Paudwal congratulated Narendra Modi on taking the oath as the Prime Minister of the country for the third consecutive term.
During a conversation with ANI, she said, "...It is a proud moment... It's a big thing to bring change in this nation. I appreciate his (Narendra Modi's) efforts. He is an inspiration for us. It is a historical moment..."
Actor Raveena Tandon and lyricist Prasoon Joshi also attended the ceremony.
Superstar Shah Rukh Khan and Akshay Kumar were spotted at the oath ceremony.
Narendra Modi took oath as Prime Minister of India for his third successive term on Sunday at an impressive ceremony at the Rashtrapati Bhavan which is being attended by leaders from India's neighbourhood and Indian Ocean region.
President Droupadi Murmu administered the oath of office to Narendra Modi, followed by other members of his team of ministers.
PM Modi was seen wearing a full-sleeved white kurta with churidar and blue half jacket.
The Bharatiya Janata Party-led NDA secured 293 seats in the Lok Sabha elections. BJP won 240 seats on its own. In the 543-strong lower house of the Indian parliament, 272 is the minimum majority figure.
Notably, PM Modi is the second Indian leader to win a third term after first Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru.
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