04-07-2025
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‘Bahut Khushi Bhail': Watch PM Modi welcomed with Bhojpuri Chautaal, dholak and manjira in Trinidad and Tobago
Bhojpuri beats echo in Caribbean nation
Indian diaspora receives praise from PM Modi
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi was welcomed with a traditional performance of Bhojpuri Chautaal on his arrival in Trinidad and Tobago on July 3, marking the start of his first official visit to the Caribbean nation. The ceremony at Piarco International Airport also included a ceremonial Guard of Honour and greetings from Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar , accompanied by 38 ministers and four Members of a video of the musical welcome on his official X account, PM Modi wrote: 'Bhojpuri Chautaal echoes in Trinidad & Tobago!' The vibrant welcome reflected the strong cultural connection between the Indian diaspora and their ancestral roots. The Chautaal style of singing and drumming is popular in Bhojpuri-speaking regions of India and continues to hold importance among Indo-Trinidadian his engagements in Port of Spain, PM Modi met members of the Indian community and appreciated their role in the country's development. He noted their continued bond with Indian culture despite being generations away from the homeland.'Many people from India made their way to Trinidad & Tobago years ago. Over the years, they distinguished themselves in several fields and are enriching Trinidad & Tobago's development journey. At the same time, they have retained a connection with India and are also passionate about Indian culture. Grateful to the local Indian community for an unforgettable welcome in Port of Spain,' PM Modi posted on Modi also met Shankar Ramjattan, Nicholas Maraj, and Vince Mahato — winners of the Bharat Ko Janiye (Know India) Quiz in Trinidad & Tobago. He shared a photo from the interaction, saying, 'Met youngsters Shankar Ramjattan, Nicholas Maraj and Vince Mahato, who are winners of the Bharat Ko Janiye (Know India) Quiz in Trinidad & Tobago. This Quiz has generated widespread participation across the world and deepened the connect of our diaspora with India.'This is PM Modi's first visit to Trinidad and Tobago as Prime Minister, and it is also the first bilateral visit by an Indian Prime Minister to the country since 1999. The visit is taking place at the invitation of Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar and is part of Modi's five-nation tour from July 2 to July the two-day visit from July 3 to July 4, PM Modi is scheduled to hold talks with President Christine Carla Kangaloo and Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar. The discussions will focus on strengthening cooperation in key sectors such as digital finance, renewable energy, health, and information Indian High Commission in Port of Spain welcomed the Prime Minister with a post on X: 'Welcome to Trinidad & Tobago, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi Ji!!'
