PM Narendra Modi is currently in Netherlands. He interacted with members of the Indian community in The Hague. Opening his address, he said, “So much love and enthusiasm… Honestly, for a moment, I forgot I was in the Netherlands. It felt like a festival was going on somewhere in India.”
विदेश की धरती से राजस्थान को याद करते हुए नरेंद्र मोदी ने कहा कि
“मेरो प्यारो राजस्थान” pic.twitter.com/HbXOqhiJZf
— Dinesh Bohra (@dineshbohrabmr) May 16, 2026Netherland for Tulips and India for Lotus- PM
He said “the Netherlands is known as the land of tulips, and people from all over the world flock there to see these beautiful flowers. This beautiful floral tradition is also evident in India, especially in the Tulip Garden in Srinagar. Just as the Netherlands’ identity is deeply linked to the tulip, India’s identity is also deeply connected to the lotus. Both the tulip and lotus flowers teach us that whether the roots are in water or on land, if properly nourished, they can yield both beauty and strength.”
Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrives in Amsterdam, Netherlands. pic.twitter.com/oMEVSjLxhk
— Neelotpal Srivastav (@NS_Neelotpal) May 15, 2026Indian is proud of the contribution- PM
Expressing pride in the contributions of the Indian community, PM Modi said, “Every Indian is proud of your contribution to the society and economy of the Netherlands. On this occasion, I express my gratitude to the people and government of the Netherlands. I extend my best wishes to the people here on behalf of 1.4 billion Indians.”
India’s diverse culture beats in the hearts of its people- PM
Referring to India’s contribution to the world and Indian culture, the Prime Minister further said, “The story of many families here is not one of migration; it is a story of progress amidst many struggles, of cultural faith. Back then, no one imagined that the Indian identity would remain so vibrant even after crossing two oceans. Your ancestors left behind much, but some things remained with them: the fragrance of their soil, the culture of festivals, the tunes of hymns, and the traditions of their ancestors. Many cultures have faded over time, but India’s diverse culture continues to beat in the hearts of its people.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi says, “Has the popularity of Jhalmuri reached this far? The recent assembly elections saw a voter turnout of 80-90%, with significantly higher participation from women… New voting records are being set every year.”
World is facing new challenges- PM
Prime Minister Narendra Modi further said, “The world is facing new challenges. First, COVID-19, then war, and today, the energy crisis. This decade is shaping up to be full of challenges. If the situation does not change rapidly, the achievements of the past several decades will be wasted, and a large part of the world’s population will be plunged into poverty… At such a time, India and the Netherlands are striving to establish future-ready supply chains.”
Sports is important hallmark- PM
PM Modi stated that sports is a key aspect of India-Netherlands relations, a topic often overlooked. He noted that the two countries have long been associated with each other in the field of sports, and this partnership continues to grow stronger. Citing the example of cricket, PM Modi noted that players of Indian origin and the Indian community have made significant contributions to the Netherlands cricket team.
Praise for the role of Indians- PM
PM Modi said that the Netherlands team performed brilliantly in the T20 World Cup held in India this year and posed a tough challenge to the Indian team. Referring to players like Aryan Dutt, PM Modi said that it is a matter of pride when players of Indian origin perform well for the Dutch team. PM Modi further said that just as Indians have played a role in Dutch cricket, Dutch coaches have played a significant role in improving Indian hockey.
Edited by: Bhoomi Goyal
