Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Kazan on Tuesday to participate in the 16th BRICS summit, receiving a warm reception upon his arrival. He was greeted with a grand welcome at the airport and later at Hotel Korston, where local artists performed a traditional dance in his honor.
A special moment was captured in a video that has since gone viral, showing members of the Russian community singing Krishna bhajans as they welcomed PM Modi. The 44-second clip features the Russian performers singing with folded hands while PM Modi attentively listens, also with his hands folded.
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The video has garnered significant attention on social media, with users sharing a variety of reactions. This unique form of welcome is not new for PM Modi; he has often been greeted with cultural performances during his foreign visits.
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For instance, during his trip to Laos for the 21st ASEAN-India and East Asia Summit, a large group from the Indian community recited the Gayatri Mantra at the Double Tree Hotel in Vientiane, an event that also gained considerable traction online.
PM Modi is visiting Russia on October 22-23 at the invitation of President Vladimir Putin, as the host country chairs the BRICS summit. The Prime Minister is expected to engage in bilateral discussions with leaders from other BRICS member nations during his stay.
