Himanta Biswa Sarma prays for Modi's 4th term as PM gears up for 3rd

As Narendra Modi gears up to take oath as the Prime Minister of India for an unprecedented third consecutive term tomorrow, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has expressed his aspiration for Modi to secure a fourth term as well after the next general elections in 2029.

 

During his visit to Ayodhya on June 8, Sarma told reporters, "I have come to Ayodhya and prayed to Lord Shri Ram that Modi ji becomes the Prime Minister for the fourth time as well after completing his upcoming third tenure."

 

Sarma's statement comes a day before Modi's swearing-in ceremony. Expressing unwavering confidence in Modi's prospects, Sarma stated that the opposition's criticism would not impede his return to power for the third term.

 

"Whatever the opposition says, respected Narendra Modi ji is becoming the Prime Minister of the country for the third time," Sarma told reporters.

 

Acknowledging the dynamics of the electoral process, the Chief Minister said, "There are 542 seats; one will win somewhere, lose somewhere. But Modi ji has already become the Prime Minister, hasn't he?"

 

Sarma, known for his outspoken remarks, also drew parallels between Modi and India's first Prime Minister, Jawaharlal Nehru.