PM Narendra Modi In Uganda Unveils Bust Of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni unveiled a bust of India's first home Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel at the Indian community event they address in Kampala

"Saluting the 'Loh Purush'! PM @narendramodi and Ugandan President Museveni unveil the bust of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel at the Indian community reception," Ministry of External Affairs Spokesperson Raveesh Kumar said in a tweet, accompanied by two photographs of the two leaders.

In one of the photographs, PM Modi was seen bowing before Sardar Patel's bust and folding his hands as Mr. Museveni looked on.

In another tweet, Mr. Kumar said The Indian community represents strongest & most durable economic & cultural link between India and U.

Ganda, "he said.

The Ugandan president remained present throughout the 30-minute address of PM.

" Ugandan President Museveni was effusive in his praise for the Indian community in Uganda. In his address to the community, he praised them for their hard work and contribution in the economic development of Uganda, MEP spokesperson said on Twitter.

In his address, PM Modi lauded the contribution of the Indian community in the Growth of Uganda: He thanked Mr Museveni for re-embracing the Indian community

PM Modi arrived in Ugandan capital Kampala last evening on a two-day visit to the country – the first bilateral tour by Indian Prime Minister since 1997.