India is inviting heads of state and government from Sri Lanka, Maldives, Mauritius, and the Seychelles to the swearing-in ceremony of the next Narendra Modi government on June 9. The focus is on the western and southern Indian Ocean (IOR), where India has been a security provider and first responder for decades. The other key overseas guests are Bangladesh, Nepal, and Bhutan, affirming long-standing ties and bolstering India s push to counterbalance Chinese influence in the immediate neighborhood.
Invitations to heads of state and government from Sri Lanka, Maldives, Mauritius and the Seychelles to the June 9 swearing in of the next Narendra Modi government reflects the focus on the western and southern Indian Ocean (IOR), where India has been security provider and first responder during crises for decades.
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President Droupadi Murmu appointed Narendra Modi as Prime Minister for a third consecutive term after the NDA submitted letters of support. The swearing-in is set for June 9. Modi vowed to continue working for India s development and praised the NDA s success and unity. Senior leaders like Rajnath Singh and coalition partners endorsed Modi s leadership. The NDA emphasized its principles and stability, contrasting with opposition conflicts, as Modi visited BJP veterans and former President Ram Nath Kovind to reinforce alliance unity.
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