Initial confusion arose when Congress General Secretary Jairam Ramesh stated that no party leaders had received invitations for the ceremony, with invites being extended only to international dignitaries.
Amid escalating tensions, India and Maldives have reached a mutual agreement to replace Indian military personnel in the Maldives instead of a complete withdrawal.
Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu has issued a March 15 deadline for India to withdraw its military personnel from the island nation.