Much like his high-voltage election campaign, Narendra Modi’s swearing in as India’s 15th Prime Minister this evening is set to be a heavyweight affair. The vast lawns of Rashtrapati Bhawan, the president’s palace, will host some 4,000 people, and at dinner afterwards, the kitchen will serve dishes from India’s many regions.
Much like his high-voltage election campaign, Narendra Modi’s swearing in as India’s 15th Prime Minister this evening is set to be a heavyweight affair. The vast lawns of Rashtrapati Bhawan, the president’s palace, will host some 4,000 people, and at dinner afterwards, the kitchen will serve dishes from India’s many regions.
Here’s a list of who will be in attendance and who will be conspicuous by their absence.
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