More than 30,000 people have gathered in Melbourne at Marvel Stadium for Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s address to the Indian community, marking one of the largest gatherings for a world leader in Australia. The event, named “Melbourne Meets Modi,” showcases the enthusiasm of the Indian diaspora, resonating with chants of “Modi, Modi” and “Bharat Mata ki Jai.”
The atmosphere at Melbourne’s iconic Marvel Stadium is vibrant, with a significant turnout of the Indian-Australian community showing support for the diaspora event. The crowd is kept energized by various cultural performances, music, and enthusiastic chants as they eagerly await the Prime Minister’s appearance on stage.
The venue is adorned with Indian tricolors and Australian flags, symbolizing the strong people-to-people connections between the two nations. Members of the Indian diaspora express their excitement ahead of PM Modi’s address, with one individual anticipating a historic moment in Melbourne and another eagerly looking forward to seeing Modi ji.
PM Modi, who received a warm welcome from the Indian community upon his arrival in Melbourne, expressed gratitude for the affection and bond displayed by the diaspora. Despite the cold weather, the Indian community turned out in large numbers to welcome the Prime Minister, chanting ‘Bharat Mata Ki Jai’ and ‘Modi, Modi.’
