Former PMs Manmohan Singh, HD Deve Gowda Invited To G20 Summit Dinner, Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge Snubbed From Guest List
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New Delhi was abuzz with anticipation as the 18th G20 Leaders' Summit approached. Among the distinguished guests, former prime ministers Manmohan Singh and HD Deve Gowda were among those invited to the prestigious G20 Summit dinner, slated for Saturday at the illustrious Bharat Mandapam in the national capital.
In a move highlighting inclusivity, all chief ministers, irrespective of their political affiliations, received invitations to this grand dinner. This unprecedented gesture aimed to foster a spirit of cooperation and collaboration among the nation's leaders.
Among the chief ministers set to grace the G20 banquet hosted by President Droupadi Murmu was Bihar's very own Nitish Kumar. Accompanying him were prominent leaders representing the diverse states of India, including Tamil Nadu's MK Stalin, West Bengal's Mamata Banerjee, Jharkhand's Hemant Soren, Punjab's Bhagwant Mann, and Delhi's Arvind Kejriwal . Their presence added a distinctive national flavor to the international gathering.
Notably, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge was conspicuously absent from the list of attendees, as confirmed by his office. This absence raised eyebrows and fueled speculation about the political dynamics at play within the nation's corridors of power.
The controversy surrounding President Murmu's use of "Bharat" instead of "India" in the official invitations to foreign leaders took center stage. It marked a significant departure from tradition, as invitations typically bore the title "President of India." This unexpected alteration stirred up a heated debate, with the opposition accusing the ruling BJP of attempting to rebrand the country for political purposes.
Despite the controversies, the G20 Summit promised to be a grand affair with a host of world leaders in attendance. Notable figures like US President Joe Biden, UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak , Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman , Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, and Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida were expected to be part of this momentous gathering in the heart of New Delhi.
However, the absence of two prominent leaders, Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin , who had withdrawn from the summit, added a unique dimension to the event. Their decisions cast a shadow of uncertainty over the weekend summit, leaving many to wonder about the geopolitical implications.
In the heart of New Delhi, under the grandeur of Bharat Mandapam, the 18th G20 Leaders' Summit was set to unfold—a meeting of minds from around the world, where political dynamics and international cooperation would take center stage, while India extended its hand in friendship to leaders from near and far.
In a move highlighting inclusivity, all chief ministers, irrespective of their political affiliations, received invitations to this grand dinner. This unprecedented gesture aimed to foster a spirit of cooperation and collaboration among the nation's leaders.
Among the chief ministers set to grace the G20 banquet hosted by President Droupadi Murmu was Bihar's very own Nitish Kumar. Accompanying him were prominent leaders representing the diverse states of India, including Tamil Nadu's MK Stalin, West Bengal's Mamata Banerjee, Jharkhand's Hemant Soren, Punjab's Bhagwant Mann, and Delhi's Arvind Kejriwal . Their presence added a distinctive national flavor to the international gathering.
Notably, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge was conspicuously absent from the list of attendees, as confirmed by his office. This absence raised eyebrows and fueled speculation about the political dynamics at play within the nation's corridors of power.
The controversy surrounding President Murmu's use of "Bharat" instead of "India" in the official invitations to foreign leaders took center stage. It marked a significant departure from tradition, as invitations typically bore the title "President of India." This unexpected alteration stirred up a heated debate, with the opposition accusing the ruling BJP of attempting to rebrand the country for political purposes.
Despite the controversies, the G20 Summit promised to be a grand affair with a host of world leaders in attendance. Notable figures like US President Joe Biden, UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak , Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman , Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, and Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida were expected to be part of this momentous gathering in the heart of New Delhi.
However, the absence of two prominent leaders, Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin , who had withdrawn from the summit, added a unique dimension to the event. Their decisions cast a shadow of uncertainty over the weekend summit, leaving many to wonder about the geopolitical implications.
In the heart of New Delhi, under the grandeur of Bharat Mandapam, the 18th G20 Leaders' Summit was set to unfold—a meeting of minds from around the world, where political dynamics and international cooperation would take center stage, while India extended its hand in friendship to leaders from near and far.
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