Contrary to Delhi BJP’s claims that diplomats from around 36 foreign missions would attend Narendra Modi’s rally, only a handful of them showed up on Sunday.
Contrary to Delhi BJP’s claims that diplomats from around 36 foreign missions would attend Narendra Modi’s rally, only a handful of them showed up on Sunday. A special stage adjacent to the main dais was put for the foreign dignitaries but it saw not more than 10 persons in attendance. Many of the delegates left the venue before Modi’s speech got over and chose not to speak to the media. BJP’s Overseas Cell convenor Vijay Jolly had earlier said that invitations were extended to over 50 foreign missions out of which 36 have confirmed their participation. Despite the dismal response, Mr Jolly said, “A large number of foreign delegates attending BJP’s rally is an example of growing popularity of our party.” “We want to reach out to global community because Modi’s mantra could not be confined to Delhi or national level. That mantra goes across the border. Our endeavour was that foreign delegates should feel the pulse of the nation.” The BJP had also invited the American ambassador to Modi’s rally notwithstanding the denial of visa to the Gujarat CM by the US. Invitations for the rally were sent to embassies of various european countries, African nations and countries of the neighbourhood.
