Britain’s PM Boris Johnson’s Visit to India Cancelled; Was Scheduled to be Part of Republic Day Celebrations

Friyana Munshi

London, January 5, 2021: British Prime Minister Boris Johnson was invited as chief guest on the occasion of Republic Day (26 January) in the country. Boris Johnson spoke to Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the phone prior to cancelling his trip to India. He expressed his regret for being unable to attend the Republic Day celebrations. Boris Johnson made the decision due to Corona’s new strain and the lockdown imposed in Britain.

A spokesperson for Downing Street said that the Prime Minister spoke to PM Modi this morning, regretting that he would be unable to visit India later this month. Additionally, the spokesperson said that Johnson believes it is more important for him to stay in Britain so that he can focus on the coronavirus spread in the country.

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