Before Russian President Putin’s arrival in India, people are marching in Varanasi by performing aarti in front of his photo and raising slogans of India-Russia friendship. The video is going viral on social media.
Vladimir PutinTwo Day India Visit: As India prepares to welcome Russian President Vladimir Putin on a two-day state visit starting on Thursday evening, some unexpected scenes from Varanasi have created a stir on the internet. A few hours before Putin will reach New Delhi at 6:35 pm on December 4, pictures of people performing aarti for the Russian leader are going viral on social media.
Slogans raised “India-Russia friendship zindabad”
In a video shared by ANI on Twitter, some locals of Varanasi are seen performing aarti in front of Putin’s picture. In the clip, some people are also seen waving Indian flags along with a banner reading “India-Russia friendship Zindabad”, which also has pictures of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Putin shaking hands. Later, the group is seen marching on the streets raising slogans in support of the two leaders.
ANI wrote on Twitter, “Ahead of Russian President Vladimir Putin’s visit to India, people are performing aarti and taking out welcome march in Varanasi.”
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The video also reflected the Indian people’s attachment to Russia, while drawing criticism online. One user joked, “This is what happens when ‘International Relations’ taught by Forward Aunty is included in the syllabus of WhatsApp University.” Another said, “Please don’t do this… I have to bear the embarrassment of others.”
PM Modi will host dinner for Vladimir Putin
Let us tell you that this is Putin’s first visit to India since the start of the Ukraine war. He will reach New Delhi on Thursday evening to attend the 23rd India-Russia Annual Summit, an important diplomatic event between the two countries. Shortly after setting foot on Indian soil, the Russian President will attend a private dinner hosted by Prime Minister Modi. The dinner is expected to be a low-key affair so that the two leaders can create an atmosphere before the formal summit.