According to sources, Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s swearing-in ceremony, initially scheduled for June 8, is now expected to occur on the evening of June 9, possibly at 6 pm on Sunday. The event is anticipated to witness the presence of numerous world leaders, including Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, Sri Lanka President Ranil Wickremesinghe, and Nepal PM Pushpa Kamal Dahal, among others, with an estimated gathering of over 8,000 dignitaries.
The final date and time are still under consideration, with adjustments being made to accommodate the schedules of heads of state from various countries. Once their schedules are confirmed by the end of the day, a definitive date and time will be established. Additionally, there’s a chance that the ceremony might be held at Rashtrapati Bhawan on Sunday morning if several dignitaries need to depart by Sunday evening.
Meanwhile, the swearing-in ceremony of Telugu Desam Party chief N Chandrababu Naidu as the Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, initially slated for June 9, is likely to be postponed to June 12. This shift is due to Naidu’s obligation to attend Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s swearing-in ceremony first. TDP spokesperson K Pattabhi Ram explained that Naidu prefers to avoid rushing back to Amaravati after attending Modi’s event in New Delhi. Furthermore, Naidu has extended invitations to several BJP leaders for the ceremony in the state capital.