PM Modi meets Indologists, ISKCON members, representatives of Sikhs, Italian Hindu Union

Rome/New Delhi, Oct 29 (Representative) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday met an array of people, including Indologists and Sanskrit experts from Italian universities, representatives of the Sikh community, members of the Italian Congregation for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) and representatives of the Italian Hindu Union. Prime Minister Modi met and interacted with several Indologists and Sanskrit experts from Italian universities. He noted their interest in Indian culture, literature and practice of yoga and ayurveda and lauded the role played by them in strengthening the ties between India and Italy.

He also met representatives of the Sikh community and institutions involved in the commemoration of Indian soldiers who fought in Italy in World War I and World War II. The Prime Minister paid tributes to the valour shown by Indian soldiers in these wars. He met representatives of the Italian Congregation for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) and appreciated their contribution in several social activities including spreading the message of Bhagavad Gita in Italy. He also met the representatives of Italian Hindu Union-Sanatana Dharma Samgha. He lauded the role played by them in propagating Indian culture in Italy.