Modi Draws 30,000 in Melbourne as "Modi, Modi" Chants Fill the Stadium

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed 30,000 people today during the "Melbourne Meets Modi" event during his visit to Australia. Throughout the event, chants of "Modi, Modi" and "Bharat Mata Ki Jai" continued to echo. Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese was also present alongside PM Modi at the stadium.

Before Prime Minister Narendra Modi's address, Australian PM Albanese expressed his happiness at Modi's arrival. He said that Prime Minister Modi is a true friend of Australia. Sharing memories of his visit to India, Albanese said that he received a magnificent welcome in India and that he can never forget the honour he received in Ahmedabad. He said that experiencing Indian culture in Australia is unparalleled, and that if anyone wants to understand India, they should visit the country.

Earlier today, PM Modi and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese wrapped up a high-level summit that expanded the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership (CSP). Eighteen significant outcomes from the visit strengthened connections in the areas of trade, energy, defense, and key technologies. held extensive talks this afternoon in Melbourne with Prime Minister Albanese. The extent of our collaboration has been steadily increased under the India-Australia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership of 2022. PM Modi wrote on X, "We have now decided to accelerate work on the Comprehensive Economic Cooperation, with unprecedented progress over the past few years."

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, known for his oratory skills, greeted the people present in Gujarati. Prime Minister Modi also recalled his Sydney event, where he began his conversation with the Indian diaspora using Indian greetings like "Kem Chho" and "Vanakkam." Prime Minister Modi said that the warmth with which he was welcomed was wonderful. He said he was grateful to his friend and Australian Prime Minister Albanese for such a grand welcome. Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that this was his third visit to Australia in 12 years, and that all of you have played a major role in my visit and in Australia-India relations.