Narendra Modi is about to take oath as the Prime Minister for the second time, and Bollywood celebrities are congratulating him on the big win. Vivek Oberoi took to Twitter to write a long message.
“Honoured to be invited again to the swearing in ceremony. I’m watching Narendra Modi bhai bhai taking his oath for the 3rd time on his journey from CM Gujarat to PM of Bharat once again! Feeling like a small part of an incredible history”, he wrote.
After the ceremony, Vivek Oberoi also shared a clip of PM Modi taking oath.
Singer-turned-politician Babul Supriyo, on the other hand, took oath as the Union Minister. He took to Twitter to thank PM Modi for rein ducting him in the Council of Ministers.
Hrithik Roshan congratulated the PM for assuming office for the second term.
Let’s take a look at what the other celebrities had to say. Paresh Rawal, who is celebrating his birthday today, termed this day as “auspicious.”
Actor Randeep Hooda said he is “honoured to be invited to the momentous occasion of our country’s history.” But Hooda regretted not being able to attend the ceremony due to “unforeseen circumstances.”
Tamil actor Rajinikanth on 28 May confirmed his presence at the swearing-in ceremony. Calling Modi a “charismatic leader”, Rajinikanth told India Today TV, “In India after Jawahar Lal Nehru and Rajiv Gandhi, Modi is now a charismatic leader.”
Even actor and producer Jitendra expressed his happiness at being able to attend the swearing-in ceremony.
BJP MP Hema Malini told reporters that PM Modi has a big “vision” and that he will fulfil “people’s expectations.” “PM Modi has a plan ready in mind, but he will not disclose it”, added Hema.
Filmmaker Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra told IANS that he was humbled to be a part of the "historic moment". "The question is not what we expect from them. The question is what each Indian will do for their Motherland," he said.
(Inputs: IANS)
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