Bihar ki beti: Prime Minister lauds Trinidad & Tobago PM's Indian roots

Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his visit to Trinidad and Tobago on Friday called Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar “Bihar ki Beti” (daughter of Bihar). Speaking to the Indian community, PM Modi shared that the country’s prime minister’s ancestors were from Buxar in Bihar and she has even visited the place.

"We are not just connected by blood or surname, we are connected by belonging. India looks out to you and welcomes you. The ancestors of PM Kamla were from Bihar's Buxar. She has also visited the place. People consider her the daughter of Bihar,” PM Modi said.

“Bihar's heritage is the pride of India and the world... Bihar has shown the way to the world in various fields for centuries. New opportunities will emerge from Bihar in the 21st century also," he added.

PM Modi also announced that OCI (Overseas Citizen of India) cards will now be given to the 6th generation of the Indian diaspora living in Trinidad and Tobago. This decision was welcomed warmly by the Indian-origin community there.

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