Prime Minister Narendra Modi has made history by delivering a total of 17 speeches to foreign parliaments, matching the combined total of all his Congress predecessors, according to official sources on Wednesday.
During his five-nation tour, which wraps up on Wednesday, Modi addressed the parliaments of Ghana, Trinidad and Tobago, and Namibia.
Sources indicated that Congress prime ministers collectively – Manmohan Singh (7), Indira Gandhi (4), Jawaharlal Nehru (3), Rajiv Gandhi (2), and PV Narasimha Rao (1) – have given 17 such addresses over many decades.
Modi’s achievement highlights his position as one of India’s most internationally engaged leaders, officials noted.
He has spoken before parliaments in both developed and developing nations, showcasing the extensive global respect and significance that India holds today.
“India has supported numerous countries in the Global South during their quests for independence. They listened to us back then, and they continue to seek our insights today, particularly regarding our democratic and developmental progress,” an official remarked.
The nations where he has addressed parliamentarians include the US, Australia, Britain, Nepal, Mongolia, Bhutan, Sri Lanka, Mauritius, Maldives, Guyana, Fiji, and Uganda.