PM to stake claim to form government at 8 pm

May 25, 2019 15:06

NDA leaders are likely to meet the President Ram Nath Kovind today around 7 pm. Following this, the prime minister will call on the President to stake claim to form the new government around 8 pm.

Meanwhile, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar reaches Delhi on Saturday to attend the NDA parliamentary party meet.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the media in the Rastrapati Bhavan campus post his meeting with the President Ram Nath Kovind. The press briefing is expected to be held around 8.30 pm.

Newly elected MPs of the BJP-led NDA will meet on Saturday to formally elect Prime Minister Narendra Modi as their leader, setting in motion the process of government formation. The BJP said the meeting will take place in Parliament's Central Hall at 5 pm. Prior to this, BJP MPs will meet separately at Parliament House. Modi is expected to address the MPs following his election as their leader.

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