New Delhi: As Narendra Modi prepares to be sworn in for his third consecutive term as Prime Minister, India has invited leaders from several neighboring countries to join the occasion. The ceremony is scheduled for today at 7:15 pm at Rashtrapati Bhavan.
On the same evening, the Council of Ministers will also take their oaths, joining the Prime Minister’s new cabinet.
The Ministry of External Affairs has confirmed that numerous leaders have accepted the invitation and will be present in New Delhi for the event.
Leaders Attending:
- President of Sri Lanka, H.E. Mr. Ranil Wickremesinghe
- President of Maldives, H.E. Dr. Mohamed Muizzu
- Vice-President of Seychelles, H.E. Mr. Ahmed Afif
- Prime Minister of Bangladesh, H.E. Sheikh Hasina
- Prime Minister of Mauritius, H.E. Mr. Pravind Kumar Jugnauth
- Prime Minister of Nepal, H.E. Mr. Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’
- Prime Minister of Bhutan, H.E. Mr. Tshering Tobgay
Arrival Timings:
June 8, 2024
- Noon: Prime Minister of Bangladesh at AFS Palam
- 2:45 pm: Vice President of Seychelles at IGI T-3
June 9, 2024
- 9:05 am: Prime Minister of Mauritius at IGI T-3
- 9:05 am: President of Maldives at IGI T-3
- 11:30 am: Prime Minister of Bhutan at IGI T-3
- 11:50 am: President of Sri Lanka at IGI T-3
- 2:50 pm: Prime Minister of Nepal at IGI T-3
Delhi will be on high alert as these dignitaries arrive, according to Delhi Police reports to PTI. Hotels such as The Leela, Taj, ITC Maurya, Claridge’s, and Oberoi will be subject to stringent security measures. Safe routes have been arranged for the leaders’ travel between their accommodations and the venue.
Officials have noted, “Dignitaries attending the swearing-in will have designated routes from their hotels to the venue and back.”
Besides the swearing-in ceremony, these leaders will also attend a banquet hosted by President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan later in the evening. This event aims to foster high-level interactions and discussions, enhancing regional ties among SAARC member nations.
