As Prime Minister, this is PM Modi's fifth visit to Nepal and the first to Lumbini.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is on a day-long visit to Nepal today on the occasion of Buddha Purnima. The prime minister has reached Lumbini, the birthplace of Lord Buddha. Among other engagements, PM Modi will hold bilateral talks with his Nepalese counterpart Sher Bahadur Deuba today. As Prime Minister, this is PM Modi's fifth visit to Nepal and the first to Lumbini.
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PM Modi's Nepal Visit: What's On The Card
- On arrival, PM Modi visited Maya Devi Temple and attended a special prayer. He was accompanied by Nepal PM Sher Bahadur Deuba.
- He will perform Bhoomi Poojan and lay the foundation stone of India International Centre for Buddhist Culture and Heritage, being built at the initiative of the International Buddhist Confederation, New Delhi.
- A bilateral meeting between the two prime minister is scheduled to undertake a comprehensive review of recent agreements. Some MoUs are expected to be exchanged between the two countries thereafter.
- PM Deuba will host a lunch in the honour of PM Modi and his delegation.
- PM Modi will attend the 2,566th Buddha Jayanti celebrations and address a large gathering of people from Nepal and India, including Buddhist scholars and monks.
On Arrival In Lumbini, PM Modi's Tweet Thanking Nepal's Sher Bahadur Deuba
I would like to thank PM @SherBDeuba for the warm welcome in Lumbini. pic.twitter.com/9rkmi2297o
- Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) May 16, 2022
Live Updates: PM Modi Offers Prayers At Maya Devi Temple In Nepal's Lumbini
Prime Minister Narendra Modi today offered prayers at the sacred Maya Devi temple in Nepal's Lumbini on the occasion of Buddha Purnima. He was accompanied by his Nepalese counterpart Sher Bahadur Deuba during his visit to the historic temple, the birth place of Gautam Buddha. "Beginning the Nepal visit with prayers at the sacred Maya Devi Temple, Lumbini," the Office of the Prime Minister of India tweeted.
Live Updates: PM Modi Visits Famous Maya Devi Temple In Nepal's Lumbini
#InPics | Prime Minister Narendra Modi visits Maya Devi Temple in Lumbini, #Nepal on the occasion of #BuddhaPurnima
- NDTV (@ndtv) May 16, 2022
(ANI) pic.twitter.com/GXzbJ2K46h
Live Updates: PM Modi On His 5th Nepal Visit Since Taking Office In 2014
Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Lumbini, Nepal this morning on an official visit, coinciding with the occasion of Buddha Jayanti. On his arrival at Lumbini, PM Modi was warmly received by his Nepalese counterpart Sher Bahadur Deuba. As Prime Minister, this is PM Modi's fifth visit to Nepal and first to Lumbini.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Lumbini, Nepal this morning on an official visit, coinciding with the occasion of Buddha Jayanti. On his arrival at Lumbini, PM Modi was warmly received by his Nepalese counterpart Sher Bahadur Deuba. As Prime Minister, this is PM Modi's fifth visit to Nepal and first to Lumbini.
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