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President Murmu dissolves 17th Lok Sabha

President Droupadi Murmu dissolved the 17th Lok Sabha on Wednesday after the recommendation of the Union Cabinet. "The President accepted the advice of the Cabinet on June 5, 2024, and signed the Order dissolving the 17th Lok Sabha in the exercise of the powers conferred upon her by Sub-Clause (2) of Article 85 of the Constitution," a statement issued by the Rashtrapati Bhavan said on Wednesday. Earlier in the day, a meeting of the Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi recommended th...

June 5, 2024 3:10 PM

Union Cabinet recommends dissolution of 17th Lok Sabha

Union Cabinet recommends dissolution of 17th Lok Sabha, PM Modi likely to be sworn in for third term on June 8 The Union Cabinet, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, recommended the dissolution of the 17th Lok Sabha on Wednesday, a day after the general election results were announced. The term of the 17th Lok Sabha ends on June 16. PM Modi is likely to be sworn in for a third term on June 8. Key allies of the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) have pledged their support to the party ...