More than 30,000 members of the Indian diaspora gathered at Melbourne’s iconic Marvel Stadium for the “Melbourne Meets Modi” event, where Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to address the community. The massive turnout marked one of the largest gatherings for a visiting world leader in Australia and reflected the strong enthusiasm among Indian-origin communities in the country.

The stadium witnessed a vibrant atmosphere as attendees raised slogans of “Modi, Modi” and “Bharat Mata Ki Jai” while waiting for the Prime Minister’s arrival. Cultural performances, music programmes, and community celebrations kept the crowd engaged, with Indian tricolours and Australian flags displayed across the venue, symbolising the close people-to-people relationship between the two nations.

Members of the Indian diaspora expressed excitement over the event, describing it as a historic moment for the community in Melbourne. Several attendees said they were eager to hear Prime Minister Modi’s address and highlighted their connection with India. Many praised his leadership and said they viewed the gathering as an opportunity to celebrate India-Australia ties.

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Earlier in the day, Prime Minister Modi received a warm welcome from members of the Indian community as he began his Australia visit. Despite cold weather conditions in Melbourne, large numbers of people gathered to greet him, chanting slogans and expressing their support during his arrival.

Modi thanked the Indian community for the reception and described their welcome as memorable. In a message shared on social media, he said the warmth and affection shown by the diaspora reflected their continued bond with India and remained a source of pride and happiness.

The “Melbourne Meets Modi” programme highlights the growing role of the Indian diaspora in strengthening cultural and diplomatic relations between India and Australia. The event comes amid continued efforts by both countries to deepen cooperation across areas including trade, education, technology, and community engagement.

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