Modi 3.0 swearing-in ceremony: These foreign dignitaries to attend Modi’s oath ceremony
Modi 3.0 swearing-in ceremony: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is all set to take oath for third successive term in office on June 9 evening.
BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) won a successive third term in office in the results of Lok Sabha Elections declared on June 4.
As per the reports, PM Modi's swearing-in ceremony may take place at 6 pm on June 9.
More than 75 global leaders have congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his victory in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. These well-wishers span various regions, including Asia, Europe, Africa, West Asia, and the Caribbean. Additionally, leaders from the Nordic countries, such as Denmark and Norway, have also conveyed their felicitations to PM Modi on his electoral success.
Nepal's Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal is set to attend the swearing-in ceremony of Prime Minister Narendra Modi on June 9.
The confirmation follows a telephonic conversation between the two leaders on Wednesday evening, during which PM Modi extended an invitation to his Nepali counterpart for the ceremony.
The Nepali Prime Minister, in turn, confirmed his attendance, with a formal announcement expected soon.
Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina have confirmed they will be attending the swearing-in ceremony of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, sources said on Thursday.
Hasina and her Nepal counterpart Dahal had previously extended their greetings to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the performance of the NDA at the 18th Lok Sabha elections.
Sheikh Hasina will leave Dhaka on a special flight scheduled for the afternoon and will remain here in the national capital until the afternoon of June 9.
The visit underscores the ongoing diplomatic relations and cooperation between the two neighbouring countries, highlighting the mutual respect and collaboration that have been hallmarks of the partnership.
The media division of Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe's office said he has accepted the invitation to attend Saturday's event and also congratulated PM Modi for his electoral victory.
Prime Ministers Tshering Tobgay of Bhutan and Pravind Jugnauth of Mauritius are expected to receive invitations to attend Prime Minister Narendra Modi's swearing-in ceremony. The formal invitations are scheduled to be sent out on Thursday, according to a source familiar with the matter.
Following the announcement of Lok Sabha poll results on Wednesday, the Union cabinet, chaired by PM Modi, recommended the dissolution of the 17th Lok Sabha, whose term ends on June 16. With the Telugu Desam Party (TDP) and the Janata Dal-United (JDU), considered potential "kingmakers", giving their approval, the formation of the BJP-led NDA government is imminent, with the swearing-in ceremony of PM Modi scheduled for June 9.
According to the Election Commission of India, results have been declared for 542 of the 543 Lok Sabha constituencies, with the BJP securing 240 seats and the Congress 99.
- With inputs from agencies
