
In Trinidad, Prime Minister Modi Honors Diaspora Legacy, Calls PM Persad-Bissessar ‘Bihar Ki Beti’
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In Trinidad, Prime Minister Modi Honors Diaspora Legacy, Calls PM Persad-Bissessar ‘Bihar Ki Beti’
Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Trinidad and Tobago on Thursday (3 July) for a two-day official visit. Modi referred to his counterpart, Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar, as “Bihar ki Beti’ (daughter of Bihar) He highlighted the cultural bridge between India and the Caribbean nation, particularly with eastern Uttar Pradesh and Bihar.
During his address to the Indian community in Port of Spain, Modi referred to his counterpart, Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar, as “Bihar ki Beti” (daughter of Bihar), noting her ancestral roots in Buxar district.
“Kamla ji’s ancestors lived in Buxar, Bihar. She herself has visited there,” he said, emphasising the deep cultural and ancestral ties that many in Trinidad and Tobago share with India.
PM Modi also shared glimpses of his welcome ceremony on social media platform X, formerly Twitter, writing, “Landed in Port of Spain… this visit will further cement bilateral ties between our nations.”
He was warmly received at the airport by PM Persad-Bissessar and her Cabinet members, many of whom wore Indian attire.
The Prime Minister was also greeted with a traditional Bhojpuri Chautaal performance, which he praised as a “cultural connect like no other” in another post on X.
He highlighted the cultural bridge between India and the Caribbean nation, particularly with eastern Uttar Pradesh and Bihar.
As a gesture of respect, PM Modi presented a replica of the Ram Mandir and holy water from the Prayagraj Sangam and Sarayu River to the T&T Prime Minister.
This visit follows his stop in Ghana, with upcoming visits scheduled to Argentina, Brazil (for the BRICS Summit), and Namibia.
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‘Daughter of Bihar’: PM Modi Honors Trinidad and Tobago PM’s Roots with Bhojpuri Chautaal Welcome
PM Modi on Friday (Thursday in T&T) arrived in Trinidad and Tobago on a two-day official PM Modi Trinidad visit, as the second leg of his five nation tour. He addressed his counterpart PM Kamla Persad-Bissessar as “Bihar ki Beti” (daughter of Bihar) and talked about her Bihar roots. PM Modi was received with a Bhojpuri Chautaal performance.
“The family of Kamla ji originally lived in Buxar, Bihar.” She herself has also been there. The people here proudly call her Bihar ki Beti,” PM Modi said while speaking to the Indian diaspora in the capital Port of Spain. “So many of you have roots in Bihar,“ he further added, congratulating the people of Trinidad and Tobago on their cultural connect with India.
PM Modi on Friday (Thursday in T&T) on arrival was received at the airport by the PM of T&T Kamla, who was donning an Indian outfit along with her entire Cabinet. Cabinet members also participated by donning Indian traditional wear.
In Port of Spain, PM Modi was received with a Bhojpuri Chautaal performance. The Prime Minister posted a video on X with the following caption: ‘Bhojpuri Chautaal performance in Trinidad & Tobago!
Speaking to the Indian community in Trinidad, Prime Minister Modi praised their role in the country’s development and the deep ancestral connection that the community in Trinidad shares with India. He also gifted the government and people of Trinidad and Tobago a replica of the Ram Mandir replica and holy water from the Sangam at the Maha Kumbh and the Sarayu River in Ayodhya.
PM Modi also spoke about Buxar, Bihar and the international significance of the Bihar’s culture in his speech. He said: “Bihar’s legacy is not just a matter of pride for India, but for the entire world. In democracy and education, in diplomacy, Bihar has led the way. I am sure the soil will continue to inspire the 21st century.”