India’s Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla will attend the swearing-in ceremony of Bangladesh’s new government led by BNP Chairperson Tareq Rahman. The event will be held soon, with several heads of state invited to participate. India’s Ministry of External Affairs confirmed on Sunday that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will not attend due to prior international commitments, and Birla will represent India at the ceremony.

According to the official statement, Birla’s participation reflects the enduring friendship between the peoples of India and Bangladesh and underscores India’s commitment to shared democratic values. The Indian government welcomed the return of an elected government in Bangladesh under Tareq Rahman’s leadership, describing his vision and values as having received broad public support.

The announcement highlights India’s emphasis on historical, cultural, and mutual respect-based ties with Bangladesh, signaling continued diplomatic engagement between the two neighboring nations.