Dignitaries from almost all parts of the country also attended the dinner.

New Delhi:

Prime Minister Narendra Modi hosted a dinner for outgoing President Ram Nath Kovind in New Delhi.

The dinner was attended by members of the Union Cabinet, Chief Ministers of various states, several Padma awardees and many other dignitaries.

President-elect Draupadi Murmu also attended Kovind's farewell dinner, whose term ends on Monday.

The dinner was also attended by dignitaries from almost all parts of the country, including many tribal leaders.

The dinner was "unique" as it also saw the presence of celebrities from places other than Delhi.

Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla and members of the Prime Minister's cabinet were present on the occasion.

Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury also participated in this.

Draupadi Murmu, who was elected as the next President of India, will take oath in the Central Hall of Parliament on Monday.