Modi's swearing-in: President to attend the ceremony

COLOMBO (News 1st) - President Maithripala Sirisena is to depart for India this morning. He will attend Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s swearing-in ceremony, following an invitation extended to him by Modi. Modi's BJP party dominated the polls at the recently concluded general elections. Modi’s swearing-in ceremony is due to take place at 7 pm tonight at Rashtrapati Bhavan, which is the President's official residence. Leaders of other SAARC nations like Bangladesh President, Abdul Hamid and Bhutan’s Prime Minister, Lotay Tshering are expected to attend the event. Nepal’s Prime Minister, KP Sharma Oli will also attend the glittering ceremony.

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