FOUR PLACES – FIVE DAYS OF OFFICIAL VISITS OF VISHVA GURU NARENDRA MODI

 

Modi in London: His visit is to boost the economic partnership between our nations. 

A strong India-UK friendship is essential for global progress. 

“UK is a country with which our Comprehensive Strategic Partnership has achieved significant momentum in the last few years. I look forward to my talks with PM Keir Starmer and my meeting with His Majesty King Charles III” – Modi Tweeted while emplaning to London on 23rd June 2025.

UK Based Indians settled at London gave a warm welcome at London Airport.

Modi Ji as a true Visva Guru   believes in ONE EARTH, ONE

 WORLD, ONE FAMILY.

Free Trade is the fulcrum on which this principle of World Trade, Unity and Peace revolves.

Tariffs are becoming more and more hurdles for the mutual growth of nations’  trades and manufacturing industries.

To begin with, UK and India had come out with bold beneficial steps of reducing tariffs on many products so that there will be price reductions  thereby increasing the markets for the prosperity of the two nations. 

And there is every possibility of European Unions joining such Free Trade Agreements much to the discomforts of Trump’s Steps to impose tariffs on many countries purely on political considerations and utter frustrations.

 A new chapter begins  in the the signing of the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) creating opportunities for farmers, women, youth, MSMEs, and professionals. The Free Trade Agreement is aimed to enhance trade to $ 120 billion by 2030 - in key sectors such as energy, technology and manufacturing.

India and UK by signing a land mark Free Trade Agreement (FTA) their bilateral trades are to increase by nearly $34 billion annually.

This Free Trade Agreement is a win-win deal as both India and UK secure preferential access to their respective markets with reductions of tariffs on many products. 

British goods like medical devices, aerospace parts, cars, whisky, chocolates and cosmetics are to enter the Indian market with sharply reduced tariffs.

At Chequers, PM Narendra Modi and PM Keir_Starmer

 viewed an exhibition showcasing the strong economic partnership between India and the UK.

PM Modi had a warm meeting with His Majesty King Charles III. They discussed key aspects of the India-UK partnership, including the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) and the Vision 2035. Their conversation also touched upon collaboration in sectors like education, health and wellness, particularly Yoga and Ayurveda.

During their time together, His Majesty was given a tree to be planted this Autumn, inspired by the environmental initiative launched by the Prime Minister, “Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam”, which encourages people to plant a tree in tribute to their mothers.

PM Modi interacted with business leaders at Chequers, highlighting the transformative potential of the India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA).

Football is widely admired among India's youth and several football clubs based in the UK are very popular in India.

Connecting over cricket!

“For both of us, Cricket is not just a game, but a passion.

And also, a great metaphor for our partnership.

There may be a swing and a miss at times, but we always play with a straight bat!

We are committed to building a high scoring solid partnership”  Observed  PM Modi.

Prime Ministers Modi and Keir Starmer  interacted with players from

Buckinghamshire Street Cricket Hubs at Chequers.

 

 

 

Glimpses from the ceremonial welcome and Guard of Honour accorded to PM Narendramodi  in Maldives.

 

As a special gesture, President  M Muizzu  and his Cabinet members received PM at the airport. 

This is the 3rd visit by PM to Maldives Island. 

 PM will be participating as ‘Guest of Honour’ at the 60th anniversary of the Independence of Maldives.

PM Modi  held wide-ranging discussions with President Mmuizzu , reaffirming that the Maldives holds a central place in India’s ‘Neighbourhood First’ and MAHASAGAR Vision. 

The leaders explored ways to deepen cooperation in key areas including housing, infrastructure, connectivity, defence, digital technology, climate action, renewable energy and cultural exchange.

Several Agreements were signed between India and Maldives such as: 

LOC of Rs. 4850 crore 

Free Trade Agreements 

MOU on cooperation for Fisheries and Aquaculture 

Meteology and Tourism and Digital solutions and many more.

Narendramodi  interacted with the Indian community in the Maldives, appreciating their role in strengthening the vibrant and enduring people-to-people ties between the two nations.

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi  on 26th July 2025 attended the 60th anniversary celebrations of the independence of Maldives as the 'Guest of Honour'. 

This is the first time that an Indian Prime Minister is attending the Independence Day celebrations in Maldives. 

Prime Minister Modi is also the first foreign leader at the level of Head of State or Government to be hosted by President Muizzu.

On the occasion of 60 Years of Maldives Independent Day Celebration, Modi, being the Chief Guest, was honoured with this portrait displayed. India and the Maldives share a deep-rooted partnership built on mutual respect, shared values and a long history of cultural and economic exchanges.

The Bharat Health Initiative for Sahyog, Hita & Maitri (BHISHM) Cubes are deployable medical units equipped with essential medicines and tools to provide emergency medical care.

As part of the ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’ initiative and pledge of 5 million Tree Plantation of the Maldives Government, PM  Narendramodi  and President M Muizzu  planted saplings, highlighting their shared commitment to environmental protection and climate action.

PM Narendramodi  and President Mmuizzu   inaugurated the newly constructed Ministry of Defence building in Malé, a milestone in India-Maldives defence cooperation and infrastructure development.

To commemorate 60 years of India-Maldives diplomatic ties, PM Narendramodi   and President M Muizzu  jointly released a special postal stamp symbolising the enduring friendship between the two nations. 

A steadfast partnership celebrating glorious 60 years of diplomatic ties. 

The boats depicted on the stamp -  ‘Uru’ from Kerala and ‘Vadhu Dhoni’ of Maldives - reflect the age-old ties of the close neighbours in the Indian Ocean region.

The inauguration of the new advanced terminal of 33 year old Thoothukudi Airport by Modi on 26^th July is another big step in the directon of ViksitBharat. 

Built at a cost of Rs 450 crore, this terminal will now host more than 20 lakh passengers every year.

Earlier its annual capacity was only 3 lakhs passengers.

 During the inauguration of the New Terminal Building at Tuticorin Airport  , the Hon’ble Prime Minister, Narendramodi

 was briefed by the Hon’ble Union Minister of Civil Aviation, Ram MNK on the key highlights of this ₹452 Crore Infrastructure Marvel, reflecting India’s growing Aviation Ambitions.

Let’s look at the splendour of the New Terminal Building &  Air Traffic Control tower at Tuticorin Airport!

PM Modi empowers Tamil Nadu with ₹4,900 crore worth of transformative projects — a world-class terminal at Tuticorin Airport, upgrades in highways, railways, ports & power. A visionary leader driving next-gen growth for a ViksitBharat.

Some High Lights of Modis’s speech at Tutocorin:

 In February last year, I laid the foundation stone of the ‘Outer Harbor Container Terminal’ for ‘V.O. Chidambaranar Port’ here. At that time, projects worth hundreds of crores of rupees were also inaugurated. In September, I inaugurated the new Thoothukudi International Container Terminal. On 26th July today once again, projects worth forty-eight hundred crore rupees have been inaugurated and foundation stones have been laid. These include projects for airport, highways, ports and railways, and also important initiatives related to the power sector. I congratulate all of you, the people of Tamil Nadu for this. 

Only last year I had gifted the famous pearls of Thoothukudi to Bill Gates. He liked those pearls very much. The Pandya Pearls here were once a symbol of India's economic power throughout the world. 

Today we have also dedicated two major road projects of Tamil Nadu built at a cost of approximately Rs 2,500 crore, which are going to connect two major development areas of Chennai. Due to these roads, connectivity of Chennai with the delta districts has further improved.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 26th July 2025 inaugurated the new terminal building of the Tuticorin airport and also laid the foundation for projects worth 4800 Crores rupees, after returning from Maldives.

Modi's speech continuation: 

Our government is redeveloping 77 stations in Tamil Nadu under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme. The people of Tamil Nadu are getting a new experience through modern Vande Bharat trains. 

The country's first and unique vertical lift rail bridge, Pamban Bridge, is also built in Tamil Nadu. Pamban Bridge has increased both Ease of Doing Business and Ease of Travel. 

The electrification of the line from Madurai to Bodi-Nayakkanur has now opened the way for running trains like Vande Bharat. These railway projects are going to give a new impetus to both the speed of Tamil Nadu and its development scale. 

Today, the foundation stone of the transmission project related to the 2000 MW Kudankulam Nuclear Power Project has also been laid here. 

This system, which will be built at a cost of about Rs 550 crore, is going to play a big role in providing clean energy to the country in the coming years. 

This energy project will serve as a means to meet India's global energy targets and environmental commitments. 

When electricity production increases, Tamil Nadu's industry and domestic users will also benefit greatly from it.

Rajendra Chola built a grand Shiva Temple at Gangaikonda Cholapuram – his capital city, Gangaikonda Cholapuram literally means Rajendra Chola’s victories in Gangetic regions. After his victory in Ganges plateau , Rajendra Chola brought the Holy Water of Ganga to Lord  Shiva installed in his newly built majestic temply as a true Shiv Bhakta. 

Like Rajendra Chola, PM Modi – MP from Varanasi where Holy River Ganga flows , brought Ganga Jal for the presiding deity Shiva in the temple. 

It is a benefitting tribute by PM Modi to commemorate 1000 years of Rajendra Chola’s Rule. 

From Chola Sengol in the parliament to Tamil Sangamam in Varanasi! A true nationalist  and spiritualist.

Modi was presented with Prasad of Lord Shiva by the Temple Priests. 

Even Prasads from Chidambaram Temple which is nearby was presented to Modi by the Chidambaram’s Theeshshathar who are the traditional and authorized trustees of Chidambaram Natarajar Temple.

Standing ovations by Modi for Illayaraja’s song of ‘OM SHIVOHAM’. 

As part of Chinmaya Mission's 75-year celebration, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi released  a soulful Tamil rendition- featuring select verses and the essence of the Gita, set to music by the legendary Ilaiyaraaja  - a divine musical masterpiece  in GangaiKonda Cholapuram. 

This is a tribute to Gitacharya Gurudev Swami Chinmayananda.

PM releases a commemorative coin honouring one of the greatest emperors of India, Rajendra Chola I on 27th July 2025 on the occasion of Aadi Thiruvathirai Festival at his capital city of Gangaikonda Cholapuram.

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi addressed the Aadi Thiruvathirai Festival at Gangaikonda Cholapuram temple in Tamil Nadu. Bowing to the almighty Lord Shiva, reflecting on the profound spiritual energy experienced through the divine Shiva Darshan in the holy land of Raja Raja Chola, accompanied by the music of Shri Ilaiyaraaja and the sacred chanting of the Odhuvars, Shri Modi remarked that the spiritual atmosphere deeply moved the soul. 

Noting the significance of the holy month of Sawan and the historic occasion marking 1,000 years since the construction of the Brihadisvara Shiva Temple, Shri Modi expressed his privilege in being present at the feet of Lord Brihadisvara Shiva during such an extraordinary moment and performing worship at the revered temple. He prayed at the historic Brihadisvara Shiva Temple for the welfare of 140 crore Indians and the continued progress of the nation and expressed his wish that Lord Shiva's blessings reach everyone, invoking the sacred chant of Lord Shiva.

Shri Modi urged the people to visit the exhibition on 1000 years of history related to the roadmap by our ancestors for human welfare & prosperity organised by the Union Ministry of Culture at Gangaikondan Cholapuram. 

The Prime Minister pointed out that since 2014, more than 600 ancient artifacts have been repatriated from various countries around the world, with 36 of these artifacts are specifically from Tamil Nadu. He highlighted that many valuable heritage items—including Nataraja, Lingodbhavar, Dakshinamurthy, Ardhanarishwara, Nandikeswara, Uma Parameshwari, Parvati, and Sambandar—are once again adorning the land.

Many Aadheenams of Tamilnadu attended the function

Rajendra Chola I (1014–1044 CE) was one of the most powerful and visionary rulers in Indian history. Under his leadership, the Chola Empire expanded its influence across South and Southeast Asia. He established Gangaikonda Cholapuram as the imperial capital after his victorious campaigns, and the temple he built there served as a beacon of Shaiva devotion, monumental architecture, and administrative prowess for over 250 years. The temple stands as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, renowned for its intricate sculptures, Chola bronzes, and ancient inscriptions. 

Modi announced that grand statues of Rajaraja Chola and his son, the illustrious ruler Rajendra Chola I, will be installed in Tamil Nadu in the coming time. He stated that these statues will serve as modern pillars of India’s historical consciousness.

5 Days – 4 Towns Official Visits creating historical lasting moments in all those towns – all winning situations for both  - India, UK and Maldives and Viksit Bharat Developments in Tuticorin and Cultural Renaissance of Chola Dynasty particularly Raja Raja Chola and his son Rajendra Chola . 

Modi had impressed the whole world by his official visits as a TRUE VISHVA GURU. 

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