Modi's New Zealand stop sparks excitement among Indian residents

The Indian community residing in New Zealand voiced a palpable sense of anticipation ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s scheduled arrival. After concluding trips to Australia and Indonesia, Modi will be the first Indian premier to visit the nation in 40 years, a fact that many consider a historic benchmark. Community representatives shared that participants are rehearsing a special performance to honor both the prime minister and the sesquicentennial of the Vande Mataram anthem. Several members expressed eagerness to shake hands with Modi, describing the moment as a source of national pride and an opportunity to reinforce the growing partnership between India and New Zealand.