The White House is just not planning for President Joe Biden to attend India’s Republic Day celebrations subsequent month, in line with individuals acquainted with the matter, a blow to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s efforts to showcase the rising ties between the nations and bolster his picture forward of elections subsequent yr.

Modi invited Biden to the Jan. 26 occasions, however the White House had not confirmed if the US president had accepted. The journey is unlikely to happen, in line with the individuals, who spoke on situation of anonymity. But the ultimate resolution rests with Biden, who already has different worldwide journeys scheduled for subsequent yr, an election yr when home journey additionally will increase.