PM Modi Calls Melbourne Event ‘Housefull’ and ‘Blockbuster’

Prime Minister Narendra Modi stood before a sea of Indian Australians at Melbourne’s Marvel Stadium on July 9, declaring the gathering "housefull and blockbuster" after a dazzling flash‑light tribute illuminated the venue at his behest. Accompanied by Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, Modi opened his speech by honoring the traditional custodians of the land and paying homage to their elders—past, present and future. He praised Melbourne’s unique climate that offers four seasons in a single day, and highlighted the city’s Indian‑filled markets and cultural hubs, often called Little or Mini India, that add vivid colour to the metropolitan scene. Modi recalled his 2014 visit, noting the historic 28‑year gap since an Indian prime minister last toured Australia, and promised that future trips would not require such a long wait. Marking his third tour in twelve years, he termed it a "hat‑trick" that showcases the rapidly strengthening ties between the two nations.