Saluting the Loh Purush! PM Modi unveils bust of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel in Kampala

Kampala, July 25: Saluting Loh Purush! Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni unveiled a bust of India's first Home Minister Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel at the Indian community event they addressed in Kampala.

Bowing respect before Patel's bust, PM Modi folded his hands as Museveni looked on. Sharing the glimpses, Ministry of External Affairs Spokesperson Raveesh Kumar tweeted saying, "Saluting the 'Loh Purush'! PM @narendramodi and Ugandan President Museveni unveil the bust of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel at the Indian community reception."

 

The Ugandan President Museveni was present throughout the nearly 30-minute address of Modi and also spoke at the event. "Ugandan President Museveni was effusive in his praise for the Indian community in Uganda. In his address at the community reception, he praised them for their hard work and contribution in the economic development of Uganda," the MEA spokesperson said on Twitter.

In his address, Modi lauded the contribution of the Indian community in the growth of Uganda. He thanked Museveni for re-embracing the Indian community. Swaying Indian-ness in Uganda, PM Modi also lauded the Indian Community and people of Uganda for their exemplary performance in boosting the economy of the state. The vibrant and enthusiastic people of Uganda expressed gratitude and happiness over an Indian Prime Minister visiting the African Country.

PM Modi arrived in the Ugandan capital Kampala last evening on a two-day visit to the country - the first bilateral tour by an Indian Prime Minister since 1997.