Modi takes oath as Indian PM for 2nd term

NEW DELHI, May 30 (Xinhua) -- President of India Ram Nath Kovind administered the oath of office and secrecy to Narendra Modi as the country's prime minister on Thursday.

This is Modi's second consecutive term as the country's premier.

The swearing-in ceremony of Modi and his new Council of Ministers is being held at the forecourts of Rashtrapati Bhawan (President House) situated at the Raisina Hill in the Indian capital.

Modi's first term as the prime minister began in 2014.