Narendra Modi has left the residence of former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee, where he arrived early this morning to seek blessings before his oath-taking ceremony.
The PM-elect also visited Rajghat earlier this morning where he paid homage to Mahatma Gandhi.
There is an unprecedented level of security this time as foreign leaders and other VIP dignitaries are all set to attend the ceremony.
Narendra Modi's swearing in ceremony will witness the attendance of many SAARC nations' leaders including Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif and Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapakshe.
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