'Many Have Ancestors From Bihar': PM Modi's Historic Speech At Trinidad And Tobago's Parliament
/ Jul 04, 2025, 10:40PM IST
During his address to the joint assembly of Trinidad and Tobago's Parliament, Prime Minister Narendra Modi called it an honour to speak at the iconic Red House. He praised the country's women leaders who proudly identify as daughters of the Indian diaspora and said both nations rose from colonial shadows to shape their futures 'with courage as our ink and democracy as pen.' Modi emphasised that democracy is a way of life for Indians. Recalling the arrival of Indians 180 years ago, he said their cultural legacy blended beautifully with Caribbean rhythm, shaping every field from poetry and politics to trade.#pmmodiaddress #trinidadandtobago #redhouse #indiandiaspora #democracy #colonialhistory #culturalties #caribbeanindia #narendramodi #bilateralrelations #globalleadership #indiantrinidad #parliamentaryspeech #sharedheritage #southsouthcooperation #diplomacy #internationalrelations #culturalexchange #historicvisit #indocaribbean #toi #toibharat
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