PM Narendra Modi to hold 7 key meetings today
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will hold seven key meetings on a variety of topics on Sunday following the conclusion of the Lok Sabha elections, government sources reported. His agenda includes a review meeting focusing on the post-cyclone situation in northeastern states, particularly assessing damage caused by cyclone "Remal." The back-to-back meetings occur a day after most exit polls suggested that the Bharatiya Janata Party-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) would win a majority in the Lok Sabha elections.
PM to address heatwave crisis, prepares for World Environment Day
In addition to the cyclone aftermath, PM Modi will address the ongoing heatwave affecting large parts of India, which has claimed over 50 lives. Another key meeting on his agenda is to finalize preparations for World Environment Day, which is observed annually on June 5. This year's theme is "land restoration, desertification, and drought resilience," with Saudi Arabia as the host country.
PM Modi's strategic meeting on government's 100-Day program
The highlight of PM Modi's day will be a lengthy brainstorming session discussing the government's 100-day program, according to the Hindustan Times. This strategic meeting is expected to outline the government's priorities and action plans for the coming months. Prior to his election campaign, PM Modi had instructed the top bureaucracy to prepare for decisions to be taken in the first 100 days of his third term, stating that all tough decisions would be made during this period.
PM Modi's return to work: Review meeting with PMO officials
After a rigorous election campaign and a 45-hour meditation at Vivekananda Memorial, PM Modi is returning to work by holding a review meeting with PMO officials. Key changes are expected in August 2024 after the new Cabinet is in place and the Union budget is presented in July. The first appointments are likely to be those of Principal Secretary to PM Dr. PK Mishra and National Security Advisor Ajit Doval.
People of India have voted to reelect NDA government: PM
On Saturday, PM Modi expressed confidence that India's voters voted in record numbers to reelect the NDA government after exit polls suggested the NDA would win a majority. "They have seen our track record and the manner in which our work has brought about a qualitative change in the lives of the poor, marginalised and downtrodden," he wrote on X.
