Indian PM Modi will host leaders of neighboring countries at his inauguration

New Delhi: It has been reported that India is planning to extend invitations to leaders from neighboring countries, such as Sri Lanka and Bangladesh, for the upcoming swearing-in ceremony of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. This ceremony is set to take place over the weekend and will mark Modi's historic third consecutive term as Prime Minister, with his party, the Bharatiya Janata Party-led National Democratic Alliance, winning a total of 293 seats in the Lok Sabha polls.

Among the foreign leaders expected to receive invitations are those from Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Bhutan, Nepal, and Mauritius. Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe's office's media division has confirmed that Modi personally invited President Wickremesinghe to the ceremony. President Wickremesinghe graciously accepted the invitation and congratulated Modi on his electoral victory in a phone call.

In addition, diplomatic sources have revealed that Modi also had a phone conversation with Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and extended an invitation to her, which she gladly accepted. It has also been reported that Nepalese Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda', Bhutanese Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay, and Prime Minister of Mauritius Pravind Jugnauth are expected to receive invitations as well. Modi has already had a separate phone conversation with Prachanda.

According to sources, the formal invitations are set to be sent out on Thursday. It is worth noting that during Modi's first swearing-in ceremony as Prime Minister, leaders from SAARC countries were in attendance. Similarly, during his second consecutive term, leaders from BIMSTEC countries were present. This time, Modi is expected to take oath on June 8.

Despite not securing a clear majority in the polls, the BJP-led alliance managed to secure a total of 293 seats out of 543. The majority mark in the Lower House is 272. This ceremony will be a significant event, as Modi takes on the role of Prime Minister once again, and it is expected to be graced by the presence of leaders from neighboring countries.

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