PM Modi Honors Trinidad’s PM as ‘Bihar ki Beti’ with Sacred Gifts
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, speaking to the Indian community in Trinidad and Tobago, paid tribute to their heritage and resilience, while honoring Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar as the “daughter of Bihar”

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the vibrant Indian community in Trinidad and Tobago, celebrating their enduring connection to India. Speaking with warmth, he highlighted the shared heritage and contributions of the diaspora in strengthening bilateral ties. The event, attended by hundreds, resonated with pride as Modi emphasized the cultural and spiritual bonds that unite the two nations, despite the geographical distance.Honoring Trinidad’s PM as ‘Bihar ki Beti’
Modi Presents Ram Mandir Replica
This tribute underscored the deep historical migration of Indian indentured laborers to the Caribbean, whose descendants, like Bissessar, have risen to prominence. The gesture struck an emotional chord, reinforcing the shared history and values that continue to shape India-Trinidad relations.Symbolic Gifts of Spiritual Significance
To mark the occasion, Modi presented Bissessar with two meaningful gifts: holy water from the confluence of the Maha Kumbh and the Saryu River, and a finely crafted replica of Ayodhya’s Ram Mandir. These gifts symbolize India’s spiritual heritage, with the Maha Kumbh representing purity and unity, and the Ram Mandir embodying cultural pride.
At the dinner hosted by Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar, I presented a replica of the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya and holy water from the Saryu river as well as from the Mahakumbh held in Prayagraj. They symbolise the deep cultural and spiritual bonds between India and Trinidad &… pic.twitter.com/ec48ABwWdB
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 4, 2025
Modi's Heartfelt gesture to Trinidad PM
Modi’s visit and gifts are a testament to India’s commitment to deepening ties with Trinidad and Tobago. By celebrating Bissessar’s heritage and gifting symbols of India’s spiritual legacy, the visit highlighted the role of cultural diplomacy in fostering mutual respect.