Narendra Modi's popularity sees invites waiting from all over the world - The Economic Times on Mobile
NEW DELHI: PM Modi's connect with the Indian community abroad has brought in more invites for the BJP leader. On a day he blogged about his recently concluded visits to Myanmar, Australia and Fiji, saying that the world wanted to connect with India, BJP leaders confirmed that there were invites waiting for Modi from all over the world. The PM has already confirmed his visit to Germany in April 2015.
"Informally, everyone is asking. There is the UK, Canada, South Africa... They all want Modiji to visit. He has established a tremendous connect with the people, more so following his trips to the US and Australia," said Vijay Chauthaiwale, who was recently appointed head of Foreign and Overseas Friends of BJP cell. There is pressure, especially from the UK that has 1.5 million people of Indian origin (PIO), including Gujaratis, he added.
"They want Modiji to be there at January-end. They have already planned a huge reception for him — an event that will outdo the ones at Madison Square Garden in the US and Olympic Park in Sydney," another BJP leader told ET, adding there was a proposal for the PM to unveil a statue of Mahatma Gandhi on his death anniversary on January 30.
BJP leaders like Ram Madhav and Chauthaiwale are in touch with key people of the Indian community in the UK who could help mobilise efforts, they said, adding that London-based Gujarati solicitor Manoj Ladwa is playing a crucial role in organising Modi's trip. Ladwa was closely involved in BJP's Lok Sabha campaign too, managing the party's messaging and communication strategy. Seshadri Chari, a member of BJP's foreign policy wing, said it is not just the Indian community abroad that wants to connect with Modi but also the governments of various countries.
NEW DELHI: PM Modi's connect with the Indian community abroad has brought in more invites for the BJP leader. On a day he blogged about his recently concluded visits to Myanmar, Australia and Fiji, saying that the world wanted to connect with India, BJP leaders confirmed that there were invites waiting for Modi from all over the world. The PM has already confirmed his visit to Germany in April 2015.
"Informally, everyone is asking. There is the UK, Canada, South Africa... They all want Modiji to visit. He has established a tremendous connect with the people, more so following his trips to the US and Australia," said Vijay Chauthaiwale, who was recently appointed head of Foreign and Overseas Friends of BJP cell. There is pressure, especially from the UK that has 1.5 million people of Indian origin (PIO), including Gujaratis, he added.
"They want Modiji to be there at January-end. They have already planned a huge reception for him — an event that will outdo the ones at Madison Square Garden in the US and Olympic Park in Sydney," another BJP leader told ET, adding there was a proposal for the PM to unveil a statue of Mahatma Gandhi on his death anniversary on January 30.
BJP leaders like Ram Madhav and Chauthaiwale are in touch with key people of the Indian community in the UK who could help mobilise efforts, they said, adding that London-based Gujarati solicitor Manoj Ladwa is playing a crucial role in organising Modi's trip. Ladwa was closely involved in BJP's Lok Sabha campaign too, managing the party's messaging and communication strategy. Seshadri Chari, a member of BJP's foreign policy wing, said it is not just the Indian community abroad that wants to connect with Modi but also the governments of various countries.
