WATCH: PM Modi Plays The ‘Dhol’, Doesn’t Miss A Beat As Indian Diaspora Welcomes Him To Singapore

Prime Minister Narendra Modi played the ‘Dhol (drum)’ as he joined in on a cultural performance organised by the Indian community upon his arrival in Singapore on Wednesday. PM Modi, who arrived in Singapore for a two-day visit, received a rousing welcome from members of the Indian diaspora at the airport upon his arrival.

A cultural performance changed into organised by members of the Indian community in PM Modi’s honour, and the prime minister reciprocated the nice and comfy gesture by joining in on the festivities and even played the Dhol like an authority as his welcomers cheered with joy.

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When Maharashtra’s enthu, culture & festive vibes are felt in Singapore too, Hon PM Narendra Modi ji joins it, plays the Dhol perfectly, without missing a single beat !@narendramodi#NarendraModi #Singapore #GanpatiBappaMorya %twitter.com/z96MMH7dOq

— Devendra Fadnavis (@Dev_Fadnavis) September four, 2024

PM Modi landed at the Singapore airport on Wednesday afternoon where he changed into welcomed by loads of members of the Indian diaspora. The Prime Minister replied to the nice and comfy welcome by merrily greeting the members of the Indian community and changed into also seen giving autographs as a festive atmosphere pervaded one of the Indian diaspora upon his arrival.

Thank you Singapore! The welcome changed into with out a doubt vibrant. %twitter.com/pd0My1x17l

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) September four, 2024

‘Dream come true’

Terming it as a “dream come true” moment, the Indian diaspora expressed excitement on Prime Minister’s arrival with some saying they woke 5 am contained within the morning to catch a glimpse of PM Modi.

“We woke up as of late at 5 am with full excitement and made this banner for PM Modi. On account of him, India’s image has improved drastically,” Ankit, a student at National University of Singapore, told news agency ANI.

“I used to be once anticipating this moment for last 10 years. Eventually, I used to locate a way to meet him from so close, it changed right into a dream come true moment for me,” said some other student.

Modi’s fifth Singapore visit

PM Modi is on a two-day visit to Singapore geared toward boosting India-Singapore friendship, deepening ‘strategic partnership’ and attracting investment from the Southeast Asian united states.

“Landed in Singapore. Watching for one of the meetings geared toward boosting the India-Singapore friendship. India’s reforms and the talent of our Yuva Shakti makes our nation a in point of fact perfect investment destination. We also anticipate closer cultural ties,” Modi posted on X soon after his arrival for his fifth official outing to Singapore.

At some point of his visit at the invitation of his Singaporean counterpart Lawrence Wong, the prime minister will connect with three generations of Singapore’s leadership, officials in New Delhi said.

Modi flew to Singapore after wrapping his visit to Brunei, the primary bilateral visit there by an Indian prime minister.

“PM @narendramodi lands contained within the Lion city, Singapore as of late. Warmly received by Minister of Home Affairs and Law K Shanmugam of Singapore. An action packed agenda lies beforehand,” Ministry of External Affair said in a post on X.

Singapore Prez to welcome PM Modi

The prime minister will receive an official welcome at the Parliament House on Thursday and get involved with on President Tharman Shanmugaratnam.

This visit comes days after Wong took over and Modi began his third term as prime minister.

Sooner than his departure from New Delhi, Modi had posted on X: “I anticipate my discussions to deepen our Strategic Partnership with Singapore, especially in new and emerging areas of progressed manufacturing, digitalization, and sustainable development.”

(With inputs from agencies)