India has extended invitations to several leaders from neighbouring countries to attend the swearing-in ceremony of Narendra Modi, who is set to become Prime Minister for a third consecutive term. The ceremony will take place on Sunday, 9 June , at 7:15 pm at Rashtrapati Bhavan.
The same evening, the Council of Ministers will also take their oaths of office and secrecy, forming part of the Prime Minister's new cabinet.
According to the Ministry of External Affairs, several leaders have accepted the invitation and will arrive in New Delhi on Sunday to participate in the ceremony. Confirmed attendees include the President of Sri Lanka, H.E. Mr. Ranil Wickremesinghe, the President of Maldives, H.E. Dr. Mohamed Muizzu, the Vice-President of Seychelles, H.E. Mr. Ahmed Afif, the Prime Minister of Bangladesh, H.E. Sheikh Hasina, the Prime Minister of Mauritius, H.E. Mr. Pravind Kumar Jugnauth, the Prime Minister of Nepal, H.E. Mr. Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda', and the Prime Minister of Bhutan, H.E. Mr. Tshering Tobgay.
The national capital will be on high alert on Sunday as SAARC (South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation) leaders prepare to attend the event, according to Delhi Police. Major hotels such as the Leela, Taj, ITC Maurya, Claridge's, and Oberoi are already under tight security. Officials have arranged safe routes for the dignitaries' travel between their hotels and the venue.
"Dignitaries attending the swearing-in will be given designated routes from their hotels to the venue and back," officials stated.
In addition to attending the swearing-in ceremony, these leaders will participate in a banquet hosted by President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan the same evening. This gathering is expected to facilitate high-level interactions and discussions, further strengthening regional ties among SAARC member nations.
