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Modi 3.0 | Historic 3rd Term | 72 Ministers Take Oath with 9 New Faces in Cabinet Historic Third Term: On June 9, 2024, Narendra Modi took the oath as Prime Minister for a record third term, matching Jawaharlal Nehru's historic achievement. The ceremony at Rashtrapati Bhavan saw thousands in attendance, including South Asian leaders from Bangladesh, the Maldives, and Sri Lanka. New Government Structure: The new government consists of 72 ministers, including 30 Cabinet Ministers, 5 Ministers of State with Independent Charge, and 36 Ministers of State. Notable figures like Rajnath Singh, Amit Shah, and Nitin Gadkari were among the first to take the oath. Election Results: In the recent elections, the BJP secured 240 seats, 32 short of a majority in the 543-member Lok Sabha. However, with the support of allies, the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) reached a total of 293 seats, surpassing the 272-majority mark needed. Key Appointments: Several key leaders were sworn in, i