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News India Live, Digital Desk: Every year, as soon as the month of December-January comes, the same question starts revolving in the minds of all of us Indians, “Who will be the Chief Guest in the parade on 26th January this time?” Friends, this question is not only of curiosity but also of pride. After all, it is the right of all of us to know which big leader of the world will stand with us on the biggest festival of our country.
If you were also in this suspense, then there is a sure news for you. Now the market of speculation has stopped because the Government of India Ministry of External Affairs Has removed the curtain. And the interesting thing is that the news is not just about one guest, but about ‘two’ special guests of big events.
What came out in the press conference of the Ministry of External Affairs?
Often many types of names keep circulating on social media, but only what is official should be trusted. The spokesperson of the Ministry of External Affairs has come before the media and clearly told which two big foreign guests India is going to host in January 2025. This information is also important because it shows how deep India’s friendship is becoming with whom in the world.
Who are those two special names?
Actually, in January we have two chances to be happy. one at all Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) and the second one is our own Republic Day. The government sent invitations for both and approval has also been received.
- For Republic Day: If we believe the reports and see the indications from the Ministry of External Affairs, then this time it is being said that the name of the head of Vietnam or any big ASEAN country will be approved. Like every year, this time too the government has chosen a country which is very important for India’s ‘Look East Policy’. The selection of guests reflects not only friendship but also strategic partnership.
- For Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD): A veteran international leader has also been made the chief guest for this magnificent program to be held in Bhubaneswar, Odisha. These are those leaders whose roots may be linked to India or who may have a very old association with India.
Why is this done?
Perhaps you might be wondering why these names are decided so early? Actually, the arrival of a foreign head of state in the parade on 26 January is not just a ritual. This is a strong message to the world as to who are India’s friends. Just like the President of France had come last year, before that the President of Egypt. Each guest brings with him trade, defense deals and a lot of expectations.
There is still a little suspense left!
The Ministry of External Affairs has satisfied the curiosity of the media by mentioning “two names”, but as you know, in diplomacy many things come out in a very measured manner till the last moment. But this much is certain, in the coming January, India is going to dominate both the Dutva Path of Delhi and the stage of Bhubaneswar.
We and you can only wait for that day to come and we see these foreign guests witnessing the strength of India with those spectacular tableaux on TV. So be ready, preparations for the celebration have begun!
North India Statesman