2 PMs, 2 temples: UK's Boris Johnson at Akshardham, Mauritius' Pravind Jugnauth at Kashi Vishwanath

Updated : Apr 21, 2022 20:54
|
Editorji News Desk

India is currently hosting two foreign heads of state, and both visited Hindu temples on April 21.

United Kingdom Prime Minister Boris Johnson visited the Akshardham temple in Gujarat's Gandhinagar. He was seen touring the premises and talking to the priests. At one point, Johnson held the hands of the priest on his left as they walked and posed for the cameras.

Johnson is on a two-day trip to India, and also visited spots of historical significance like MK Gandhi's Sabarmati Ashram.

Meanwhile, Mauritius Prime Minister Pravind Jugnauth was seen offering prayers at the Kashi Vishwanath temple. Jugnauth is on a marathon 8-day visit to India.

He visited the Kashi Vishwanath temple in Uttar Pradesh's Varanasi on Day 4 of his trip. The Mauritian PM kickstarted his trip from Gujarat, where he held a roadshow with Prime Minister Modi on April 19.

Also watch: UK PM Boris Johnson climbs JCB machine at Gujarat factory

Interestingly, both the foreign leaders visited spots linked to Prime Minister Modi. While Johnson visited Akshardham temple which is in PM Modi's home state Gujarat, Jugnauth visited a historic temple in PM Modi's Lok Sabha constituency Varanasi.

Akshardham TemplePM ModiVaranasiMauritiusUKPMBoris JohnsonIndiaGujaratkashi Vishwanath temple

Recommended For You

editorji | India

2,200 cases of violence against Hindus, other minorities in Bangladesh: Govt

editorji | India

Holiday special train begins on UNESCO world heritage Shimla-Kalka railway line

editorji | India

11 dead, over 35 injured in fire after LPG tanker crashes on Jaipur-Ajmer highway

editorji | India

Parliament's session ends amid deepening political animosity, records low productivity

editorji | India

Parliament Winter Session: Lok Sabha saw 57.87 per cent productivity