PM Modi arrives in Janakpur

Kathmandu – Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has arrived in Janakpur of Dhanusa for a two-day official visit to Nepal. 

PM Modi arrived on Air India's special aircraft at 10:45 am at the Janakpur airport. He was welcomed by Defense Minister Ishwor Pokharel, Province no 2 Chief Minister Lal Babu Raut, ministers of the provincial government, Provincial Assembly members, Janakpur Sub Metropolitan City's Mayor, Lal Kishor Saha, representatives of the political parties and Indian Ambassador to Nepal, Manjeev Singh Puri. 

The Indian PM was greeted with local musical procession upon arrival. PM Modi has now left for Janaki temple where he will attend a special worship ceremony. Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli and his Indian counterpart will jointly inaugurate the Ramayan Circuit Bus Route. PM Modi will also be offered a civic – reception at the Barhabigha ground.