Indian financial and political daily; reported the official Indian government decision on June 29, naming the two officials who will represent India
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Business Today · India · India sends governor, not Modi, to Khamenei's July 4-9 state funeral as diplomatic lineup takes shape
Reported that India will be represented by Bihar Governor Lt Gen Syed Ata Hasnain and Minister of State for External Affairs Pabitra Margherita at Khamenei's funeral. Noted that PM Modi had received a formal invitation from Iranian President Pezeshkian but expressed inability to attend due to a pre-scheduled overseas tour to Indonesia, New Zealand and Australia during the same period.
“Bihar Governor, MoS External Affairs to represent India at Khamenei funeral.”