Breaking news: PM Modi Honors Indian Heritage in Trinidad, Gifts Ram Mandir Replica and Saryu Water | ABP NEWS
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during his historic visit to Trinidad and Tobago, received a grand and traditional welcome reflecting India’s deep cultural connection with the island nation. In a heartwarming gesture, PM Modi presented a replica of the Ram Mandir and holy water from the Saryu River in Ayodhya, symbolizing spiritual unity and cultural pride. In his emotional address, PM Modi praised the Indian diaspora for preserving their roots despite enduring immense hardships. "Your ancestors may have left the Ganga and Yamuna behind, but they carried the Ramayana in their hearts," he said, calling them “messengers of a timeless civilization.” The Prime Minister emphasized that these early migrants did not just bring labor, but values, resilience, and culture to a new land. The gathering resonated with traditional chants of "Jai Shri Ram" and heartfelt poetry that honored the legacy of faith carried across oceans. PM Modi also highlighted the Indian community’s vital contributions to Trinidad’s cultural, economic, and spiritual fabric. This visit, the first by an Indian PM in 26 years, was marked not just by diplomacy but by a deep reaffirmation of civilizational ties rooted in shared heritage and devotion.
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