Trinidad and Tobago PM Quotes Modi’s Gujarati Poem During Community Event.
During a community gathering in Couva on Friday, Trinidad and Tobago Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar paid tribute to shared heritage by quoting a Gujarati poem written by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The lines were drawn from Modi’s book ‘Aankh Aa Dhanya Che’ (Blessed Are These Eyes), a collection of poems reflecting on memory, struggle, and resilience.
The poem, shared in English translation, touched on themes of hardship and solidarity—resonating deeply with a crowd whose roots trace back to India.
In the recesses of my mind
I travel far into the past
And each phase I see unfolds a memory…
Together endured those sufferings
They become the journey in the end
The moment came during an event at the National Cycling Velodrome, part of PM Modi’s two-day visit to Trinidad and Tobago—a country where nearly 40% of the population is of Indian origin.
Cultural Connection and Historic Ties
According to India’s Ministry of External Affairs, Trinidad and Tobago is home to around 556,800 people of Indian descent, including 1,800 NRIs. The majority are descendants of indentured laborers who migrated from India between 1845 and 1917.
By quoting PM Modi’s poem, Persad-Bissessar underscored the deep cultural and emotional connections that continue to bind the two nations.
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