Modi sworn in as India's prime minister

Narendra Modi was sworn in Monday as India's 15th prime minister at an inauguration ceremony in the capital New Delhi attended by regional leaders.

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"I, Narendra Damodardas Modi, swear in the name of God that I will maintain the integrity of India," Modi said in Hindi at the ceremony.

"I will work without fear, anger or hatred and will do justice to all as per the codes of the constitution."


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