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PM Modi is leading the national celebration from Visakhapatnam in Andhra Pradesh, performing the Common Yoga Protocol (CYP) with over 3 lakh participants.
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PM served food on Sohari leaf at dinner during Trinidad and Tobago visit
Prime Minister Narendra Modi was served food on a Sohari leaf, which he described as of 'great cultural significance', during the dinner hosted by his Trinidad and Tobago counterpart Kamla prime minister, who is on a two-day visit to the Caribbean island nation, also posted on X photos of himself dining next to the Trinidad and Tobago prime minister with food served on the Sohari Sohari leaf is of great cultural significance to the people of Trinidad and Tobago, especially those with Indian roots, Modi said in his post on X. 'Here, food is often served on this leaf during festivals and other special programmes,' Modi is a tropical plant akin to banana plant in India. Most Indian-origin people have continued with the tradition of consuming food on leaves during special the dinner, Modi also met with Rana Mohip, who had sung 'Vaishnava Jana To' during a programme to mark the 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi a few years ago.'At the dinner in Port of Spain, met Mr Rana Mohip, who had sung 'Vaishnava Jana To' when we marked the 150th Jayanti of Mahatma Gandhi a few years ago. His passion towards Indian music and culture is appreciable,' Modi said on the dinner, the prime minister also presented a replica of the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya to his Trinidad and Tobago counterpart and holy water from the Saryu river as well as from the Mahakumbh held in Prayagraj earlier this year.'They symbolise the deep cultural and spiritual bonds between India and Trinidad & Tobago,' Modi wrote on visit to the Caribbean island nation was the first bilateral visit by an Indian prime minister since was received on Thursday by his counterpart Kamla Persad-Bissessar at Piarco International Airport, where he was accorded a ceremonial welcome and a guard of honour. Several Cabinet ministers and senators were also present to greet the prime minister.- EndsTune InTrending Reel
India Today
32 minutes ago
- India Today
We cheer for West Indies, except vs India, PM quips in Trinidad and Tobago
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34 minutes ago
- New Indian Express
PM Modi in Trinidad and Tobago: A homecoming as Global South continues to take centre stage
NEW DELHI: In a visit rich with symbolism, historical resonance, and strategic messaging, Prime Minister Narendra Modi became the first Indian leader in over two decades to visit Trinidad and Tobago and the first ever to address its Parliament. During his two-day trip, Modi was conferred with the Caribbean nation's highest civilian honour, The Order of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, in recognition of his global leadership and unwavering support for the Global South. Speaking from the historic Red House, the Trinidadian Parliament, Modi's messaging blended shared cultural pride, democratic values, and development diplomacy. 'Democracy in India is not just a political system, it is a way of life,' he said, highlighting India's civilisational ethos and drawing parallels with Trinidad and Tobago's democratic journey. 'As the world's largest democracy, India is a pillar of strength for the world. A strong India will contribute to a more stable and prosperous world,' Modi said while placing Global South at the centre. Modi stressed that progress is not possible without 'empowering the Global South.' 'The revolution in technology, the rise of the Global South and the shifting demographics are contributing to its pace and scale,' underlining the urgency for reform. Framing India as a voice of the Global South, Modi said: 'We see our development as a responsibility towards others. Our priority will always be the Global South. The world is changing, and so must the global order, to be more just, more inclusive.' 'The Global South is rising. They wish to see a new and fairer world order,' Modi said. Striking an emotional chord, he invoked ancient Indian wisdom and the spirit of gender equality.
