'Resurgence Of Opposition' To 'Having Friends Across Aisle': Global Media Reacts To Modi 3.0

The swearing-in of Narendra Modi for a historic third term as Prime Minister of India has generated significant international media coverage. Modi took the oath along with his Cabinet, comprising 71 ministers who are yet to be assigned their respective ministries. This will be the first time Modi is leading a coalition government as his previous two stints had him positioned in the chair with brute majority.

This also indicates a move away from single-party dominance in India towards a more coalition-driven governance model.

Needless to say, several global media outlets had their opinion on this development. In this article, we'll skim through some of the excerpts from these leading media houses and their take on Modi 3.0, as reported by NDTV.

The New York Times

The New York Times described a transformed political atmosphere in New Delhi. It highlighted Modi's reliance on a diverse set of coalition partners due to the lack of a parliamentary majority. The NYT also emphasised the newfound relevance and spotlight on these coalition partners.

BBC

Maintained an objective reporting style sans any analysis on the newly-formed government and the election results. BBC however, did note the ruling alliance's narrower-than-expected victory margin. It also mentioned in its article the "resurgence of India's opposition".

Al Jazeera

Al Jazeera reported the challenges pertaining to the delivery of policy certainty in a coalition government. It highlighted potential difficulties with coalition-era veterans like Nitish Kumar and Chandrababu Naidu, who "have friends across the aisle" and "opposition will be wooing them".

Bloomberg

Bloomberg focused on the grandeur of the swearing-in ceremony, attended by 8,000 guests including foreign dignitaries, business tycoons, and Bollywood stars. It pointed out the significance of Modi sharing power for the first time while continuing his leadership.

AFP (Agence France-Presse)

France's AFP provided comprehensive details about the event, including decorations and coalition partners. It stated that larger coalition parties are demanding hefty concessions for their support, with cabinet details yet to be disclosed.