‘Bihar ki beti’: PM Modi hails ancestral ties of Trinidad and Tobago PM Kamla Persad; welcomed with Bhojpuri Chautaal | India News
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Trinidad and Tobago on Friday (Thursday in T&T) for a two-day official visit, marking the second leg of his foreign tour. During his visit to the Caribbean country, he referred to his counterpart, Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar “Bihar ki Beti” (daughter of Bihar), highlighting her ancestral roots in Bihar’s Buxar.“Kamla ji’s ancestors lived in Buxar, Bihar. She herself has visited there. People proudly call her Bihar ki Beti,” PM Modi said while addressing the Indian community in Port of Spain. “Many people here have roots in Bihar,” he added, applauding the strong cultural connection between the two nations.Upon his arrival, he was warmly welcomed at the airport by PM Kamla, who was dressed in Indian attire, along with her entire Cabinet. Many Cabinet members were also seen wearing Indian attire. A total of 38 ministers and four Members of Parliament attended the reception.In Port of Spain, PM Modi was greeted with a traditional Bhojpuri Chautaal performance. Sharing the moment on X, the PM wrote: “Bhojpuri Chautaal echoes in Trinidad & Tobago!”Addressing the Indian diaspora, he praised their contributions to the country’s development and spoke about their strong ancestral ties to India. He also brought with him a replica of the Ram Mandir and holy water from the Sangam at the Maha Kumbh and the Sarayu River in Ayodhya as a gesture of respect and connection.PM Modi also highlighted the global importance of Bihar’s heritage, saying: “Bihar’s legacy is a matter of pride not just for India, but for the entire world. From democracy and education to diplomacy, Bihar has shown the way. I believe the land will continue to inspire the 21st century.”This is his first visit to the country as prime minister and the first bilateral trip by an Indian leader to the Caribbean nation since 1999. The visit comes at the invitation of PM Kamla Persad.
