New Delhi, India (CU)_ Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is currently on an official tour to Germany, appealed for support for ‘Vocal for Local’ and Khadi during his address to the gathering in Berlin’s Potsdamer Platz theater, which was heartily greeted by the Indian community. According to Dr Pravin Patil, a Munich resident, “We gift our German friends Khadi and make sure that the awareness increases as well as demands.” He also stated how demand for Khadi has grown exponentially in Germany over the years.
The slogan “2024: Modi once more” rang around the auditorium for many hours as members of the Indian diaspora demonstrated their support for Prime Minister Modi. Hardik Deora, an Indian community member in Berlin, said, “…felt overwhelmed after hearing Prime Minister Modi’s speech and we are happy to extend our support to our Prime Minister’s concept of Vocal for Local”. He added, “We will spread the word amongst our colleagues in Germany and support our Prime Minister in every possible way”.
According to a community member, “Although they are living in a foreign land the patriotism is intact and the community feel proud to represent Indian culture in every possible way”. During the theater gathering, another Indian in Berlin stated that he is a proud supporter of Modi. PM Modi has attended diaspora gatherings in a number of countries throughout his travels and has always pushed to strengthen ties between Indians residing overseas and India’s development path.
According to another Indian resident in Germany, “In Germany, we have been listening to PM Modi’s previous speeches in which he talks about welfare programmes. Now, hearing him live is a dream come true”. PM Modi’s address elicited ecstatic responses from the Indian community in Germany, where he is on a three-day tour to three countries. The Indian Prime Minister reached Germany on Monday, where he attended the sixth India-Germany Intergovernmental Consultations (IGC), with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz. The event focused on enhancing bilateral collaboration between the two nations.
