Shri Narendra Modi paid tribute to legendary hockey player Major Dhyan Chand on his death anniversary. He remembered the sporting legend’s contribution in placing India on the global map, in hockey.
Major Dhyan Chand will always be remembered for making India a global sporting giant in hockey. Tributes to the legend on his Punya Tithi.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) December 3, 2013
PM Modi and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz took part in the colourful and vibrant International Kite Festival organised at the Sabarmati Riverfront in Ahmedabad. Kites on display depicted Operation Sindoor, Lord Hanuman, the Tricolour and more. The PM expressed his happiness as Chancellor Merz tried his hand at flying a kite.
The Ahmedabad sky is filled with colour and vibrancy during the International Kite Festival.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) January 12, 2026
Glad to have taken Chancellor Friedrich Merz of Germany to this very special occasion. Also happy to see him try his hand at flying a kite!@bundeskanzler@_FriedrichMerz pic.twitter.com/3UjrE03YI0
Some more glimpses from the International Kite Festival in Ahmedabad.@bundeskanzler@_FriedrichMerz pic.twitter.com/KD5kMK62py
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) January 12, 2026
Der Himmel über Ahmedabad ist während des Internationalen Drachenfestivals voller Farben und Lebendigkeit.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) January 12, 2026
Ich freue mich, dass ich Bundeskanzler Friedrich Merz diesen ganz besonderen Anlass zeigen konnte. Es hat mich auch sehr gefreut, dass er sich im Drachensteigen versucht… pic.twitter.com/HbKjH4oCQH
Weitere Eindrücke vom Internationalen Drachenfestival in Ahmedabad.@bundeskanzler@_FriedrichMerz pic.twitter.com/U6gIjaY5GU
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) January 12, 2026
