From Bhangra Beats to Gujarati Garba, London’s Indian Community Showers Love for Bharat’s Progress
Published on: July 24, 2025
By: BTNI
Location: London
The Indian community in the UK turned the streets of London into a vibrant mela, giving Prime Minister Narendra Modi a jhakkas welcome that echoed the spirit of apna Bharat. From Southall’s bustling curry houses to Wembley’s iconic stadium, the desi diaspora brought out their dhol-tasha, colorful rangolis, and infectious energy to celebrate India’s unstoppable rise on the global stage.
The event was a proper desi affair, with aunties in shimmering sarees and uncles in kurta-pajamas cheering alongside youngsters sporting India jerseys. Bhangra troupes set the stage on fire, while Gujarati garba circles and Tamil folk performances added a kaleidoscope of India’s rich culture. The air was thick with the aroma of samosas and jalebis from pop-up stalls, as the community came together to laud India’s progress in tech, economy, and global clout.

Community leaders, from Punjabi sabhas to Telugu associations, hailed the PM’s vision, saying, “Bharat ab duniya mein chha raha hai, and we’re proud to be its ambassadors!” The crowd’s chants of “Bharat Mata ki Jai” and “Modi ji Zindabad” reverberated, showcasing their dil se connection to the motherland.
Visibly touched, the Prime Minister joined the festivities, sharing a light moment over chai and praising the diaspora for keeping India’s sanskriti alive in vilayat. “Your passion is India’s strength, binding us across samundars,” he said, sparking cheers that could rival a Diwali pataka.
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From Hounslow’s gurdwaras to Leicester’s mandirs, this grand tamasha wasn’t just a welcome—it was a loud, proud dhamaka of love for India’s growth, proving the diaspora’s heart beats for Bharat, no matter the distance.