Who's on the guest list? B-town, India Inc, world leaders in Delhi for Modi's swearing-in
The ceremony at the Rashtrapati Bhavan will be attended by 8000 dignitaries.
By ET Online | Updated:
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After a landslide victory in the recently-concluded Lok Sabha elections, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will, today, be sworn-in for a second consecutive term.
Modi and his new council of ministers will take oath in a glittering ceremony at the Rashtrapati Bhavan forecourt that will see not just Opposition and world leaders, but also corporate honchos, film and sports stars among the 8000 attendees.
This is only the fourth ceremony to be held at the forecourt instead of the Durbar Hall that can accommodate a gathering of about 500 people. In 1990, Chandra Shekhar was the first prime minister to be administered the oath in the forecourt, followed by Atal Bihar Vajpayee in 1998. Modi's first swearing-in ceremony, in May 2014, that had over 4000 guests, was also held at the forecourt.
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Earlier reports suggested that actors-turned-politicians Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan were among the first guests to receive the invitations for the ceremony. Bollywood will also be high in attendance, with sources saying that Shah Rukh Khan and Sanjay Leela Bhansali are also on the guest list.
Actors Anil Kapoor and Anupam Kher, who arrived in Delhi for the event, posted a picture on social media confirming their attendance. Talking about his friendship with Kapoor, 'The Accidental Prime Minister' actor said, "Anil Kapoor and I took an oath long time back to be friends for ever. Today we have come to Delhi for another #OathCeremony. Jai Ho."
Actors Kangana Ranut, PM Modi biopic stars Vivek Oberoi and Boman Irani, Shahid Kapoor, film-maker Karan Johar have reportedly already arrived in the national capital to attend the event.
India Inc stalwarts Mukesh Ambani, Gautam Adani, Ajay Piramal, and Ratan Tata are also expected join the world's second richest man, Bill Gates, former CEO of Cisco systems John Chambers, IMF Managing Director and Chairman Christine Lagarde at the event.
Sports stars including former sprinter PT Usha, cricketers Rahul Dravid, Anil Kumble, Javagal Srinath, Harbhajan Singh, badminton ace Saina Nehwal, badminton coach Pullela Gopichand, and gymnast Dipa Karmakar have also been extended an invitation for the ceremony that begins at 7 pm, and will be accompanied by a light dinner for the visiting dignitaries besides high tea.
According to an earlier report in the Economic Times, heads of state of 14 nations, ambassadors of various nations, public intellectuals, and political activists will also attend the ceremony.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's swearing-in ceremony is today - and a host of well-known personalities are grace the event with their presence.
Many other top industrialists, politicians, sports and Bollywood stars have been sent invitations for Modi's big day.
Here's a quick look at the prominent personalities of the world who are expected to arrive.
Modi and his new council of ministers will take oath in a glittering ceremony at the Rashtrapati Bhavan forecourt that will see not just Opposition and world leaders, but also corporate honchos, film and sports stars among the 8000 attendees.
This is only the fourth ceremony to be held at the forecourt instead of the Durbar Hall that can accommodate a gathering of about 500 people. In 1990, Chandra Shekhar was the first prime minister to be administered the oath in the forecourt, followed by Atal Bihar Vajpayee in 1998. Modi's first swearing-in ceremony, in May 2014, that had over 4000 guests, was also held at the forecourt.
Also Read: Poll Stars - Complete Coverage
Earlier reports suggested that actors-turned-politicians Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan were among the first guests to receive the invitations for the ceremony. Bollywood will also be high in attendance, with sources saying that Shah Rukh Khan and Sanjay Leela Bhansali are also on the guest list.
Actors Anil Kapoor and Anupam Kher, who arrived in Delhi for the event, posted a picture on social media confirming their attendance. Talking about his friendship with Kapoor, 'The Accidental Prime Minister' actor said, "Anil Kapoor and I took an oath long time back to be friends for ever. Today we have come to Delhi for another #OathCeremony. Jai Ho."
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Actors Kangana Ranut, PM Modi biopic stars Vivek Oberoi and Boman Irani, Shahid Kapoor, film-maker Karan Johar have reportedly already arrived in the national capital to attend the event.
India Inc stalwarts Mukesh Ambani, Gautam Adani, Ajay Piramal, and Ratan Tata are also expected join the world's second richest man, Bill Gates, former CEO of Cisco systems John Chambers, IMF Managing Director and Chairman Christine Lagarde at the event.
Sports stars including former sprinter PT Usha, cricketers Rahul Dravid, Anil Kumble, Javagal Srinath, Harbhajan Singh, badminton ace Saina Nehwal, badminton coach Pullela Gopichand, and gymnast Dipa Karmakar have also been extended an invitation for the ceremony that begins at 7 pm, and will be accompanied by a light dinner for the visiting dignitaries besides high tea.
According to an earlier report in the Economic Times, heads of state of 14 nations, ambassadors of various nations, public intellectuals, and political activists will also attend the ceremony.
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Many other top industrialists, politicians, sports and Bollywood stars have been sent invitations for Modi's big day.
Here's a quick look at the prominent personalities of the world who are expected to arrive.
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