According to officials involved in the event, former Prime Ministers Manmohan Singh and HD Devegowda are unlikely to attend the event that will see a subdued gathering of 110 people at the Rashtrapati Bhavan Convention Centre. Also read: ‘Time to move away from ordinary’ - Inspiring quotes from PM’s I-Day speechApart from Singh and Devegowda, some other VVIPs may also skip the event. Congress president Sonia Gandhi, who was recently admitted in the hospital is also unlikely to attend the event. Even all cabinet ministers may not get a chance to enjoy the Rashtrapati Bhavan hospitalities on August 15. “Apart from the Prime Minister, the members of the cabinet committee on security (defence, home, external affairs and finance) and a select few senior cabinet ministers would be called.

Source: Hindustan Times August 15, 2020 08:43 UTC