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Will Indian PM Na-Mo make a style statement during every foreign visit?

Entertainment Desk Published May 15, 2015
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Kalaf-wala kurta? Check. Choori-daar pajama? Check. Embroidered shawl? Check. Black traditional sandals? Check. A pair of black shades? Check.

With a classy ensemble like that, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi makes yet another style statement during his China tour.

Modi inspects a warrior.— Reuters
Modi inspects a warrior.— Reuters

Also read:What's in a NaMo?: Indian premier's Modi-striped suit is wildly popular

After Na-Mo blew our minds with his 'self'-embroidered suit, Modi appears in awe of the Terracotta Army at the Museum of Qin Terracotta Warriors and Horses, in Xian, Shaanxi province, but retains enough of his senses to know when to strike a pose!

Read more: Modi starts China visit with Terracotta Warriors

We also appreciate the Indian PM's choice of backdrop, as he stands with rows of statues behind him.

Definitely in awe.— Reuters
Definitely in awe.— Reuters

Unlike some of our own leaders, Modi stands tall even though he isn't. Surely there's a lesson in this for us. After criticism of Pakistani President Mamnoon Hussain's attire during the Chinese President's visit, is it time our politicians started getting some tips from our neighbours?

The PM, who is active on Twitter, has also been live tweeting his visit and his photos are already doing the rounds on the cyber circuit.

Here's him posing for a selfie with his Chinese counterpart:

Of course, his followers have taken to Twitter to offer their two cents. Enjoy!

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Mahendra Singh
May 15, 2015 02:25pm
Beautiful article written in good taste
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FeudalKingdom
May 15, 2015 02:54pm
Looks like we found Muammar Gaddafi 1.2
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Vikram
May 15, 2015 03:02pm
A very pleasant article. Thanks !
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shekhar
May 15, 2015 03:02pm
namo rocks :) it shows a simple person if gives his dedication to work where he can reach and how much world starts noticing him. After Indira gandhi there were many Indian prime ministers who were never ever noticed by even their own media.
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Pankaj Sharma
May 15, 2015 04:37pm
Good send of humour. Very light and relaxing article. Both Indian and Pakistani media should publish such articles to bring much needed smiles. May be it will bring our hearts close.
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Padmakar
May 15, 2015 04:41pm
Most dynamic leader in the world today..
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satender
May 15, 2015 04:47pm
He is a rockstar.
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fair
May 15, 2015 04:47pm
it is such a pleasure when ppl prefer their traditional dresses over formal suiting.
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Arshad
May 15, 2015 05:06pm
He seems over doing and due to it slightly confused.
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truth
May 15, 2015 05:20pm
Stay in India & sort out the problems Modi is becoming a NRI prime minister like Rajiv Gandhi Remember how Rajiv was voted out after 1 term
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Amartya Mishra
May 15, 2015 05:38pm
i love NaMo
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Harmony-1
May 15, 2015 06:03pm
@Amartya Mishra - Thanks for letting us know!
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PHILOSOPHER
May 15, 2015 06:16pm
Modi is a multi-talented personality...
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haroon
May 15, 2015 06:34pm
What is life without a sense of style.
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Another Indian
May 15, 2015 06:48pm
I am quite impressed by our PM now. His mere donning of a sunglass creates chaos in Pakistan. Way to go Mr. PM, we are right behind you...
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BEWARE: KING TROLL TROLLS THE EARTH
May 15, 2015 06:49pm
@truth He works from 9am to 9 pm when he is here, the 4 to 5 days he is abroad is not vacation time, there are places where Indian prime minister has not been since decade's and its influence is being left behind. That's the truth.
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DK
May 15, 2015 07:24pm
Modi makes Indian outfits, design and fabrics look good. As such, he is promoting his own culture. No aping of the West here. No western suits.
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mimi sur
May 15, 2015 07:38pm
Mr.Modi has a gifted personality. He is a good administrator, fiery orator, a positive man and the thing which makes him different from other Indian PMs, He has a good sense of dressing and a staunch nationalist . He doesn't wear a fancy western cloth, but a humble Indian cloth. But his personality makes it look better.
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NY
May 15, 2015 08:02pm
I appreciate for good balanced, unbiased, no India phobia article. I always appreciated a section of Pakistani media for not creating unnecessary hype. Dawn is leading that lot of responsible media, better India TV & Aaj Tak should also learn
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Pramod USA
May 15, 2015 08:05pm
@Arshad India's Growth rate is back on track 7.5% which is highest in world . Inflation is a mere 4.5 %. So if country is doing good we don't mind it .
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M.Saeed
May 15, 2015 08:23pm
The most amazing is the discovery of Terracotta Army. Imagine intricate details in the clay-statues of over 8,000 solders, their horses, armaments and other articles that Chines hands had made 2500 years ago, still seen in their original splendor.
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Bhujang Patil
May 15, 2015 08:27pm
It suits him.
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Nav
May 15, 2015 09:00pm
PM of a country is the biggest salesperson and marketing person of the country. If this gesture of using Indian fabric gives some good business to handloom makers and local industry.. then it is all good. It may inspire some fashion designer in some part of the world to use Indian clothes.. Anyhow he has already made India, the Fastest Growing Major Economy in the world.. investments he has invited from so many countries if atleast 50% materializes.. India will be on a long journey of above 10% growth rate...
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Varntvar
May 15, 2015 09:01pm
@truth staying in India is no sign of solving problems. It was paramount to convey to world capitals that new dynamism has entered indian government. Sentiment is essential for economy, and he has succeeded on that front. Also he has set the bar of proactiveness so so high, that it will be impossible for any future prime minister to be lazy.
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Zahir
May 15, 2015 09:27pm
When we get into the shoes of the other party and analyze his or her complaint, then we get closer to justice. We realize what is good for us is also good for the other. And, we do not speak or act of greed, hate, sense of inequality. Live and let let live. I believe greed, hate, sense of insecurity, preconceived notions what we get from bad leaders, make people over react.
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Zahir
May 15, 2015 09:27pm
God has given us sense of balance, justice, right and wrong in our selves, and we see ourselves exercising among our children and at least realize our mistakes or injustice on our part more often.
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Zahir
May 15, 2015 09:27pm
We should take the same sense of justice & ability to recognize our mistakes to a larger audience, the entire world. Otherwise, it is double standard or hypocrisy. Human beings come from the same source, first human father and first human mother, we call them Adam & Hawa. So, humanity is brethren from the same lineage, so why should we exercise double standards.All Humans are made to expect justice, regardless, inside their selves.
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Harmony-1
May 15, 2015 09:38pm
@satender - "rockstar" with which music?
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Harold Sumalani
May 15, 2015 09:57pm
Wow, beautifully written, what is he playing... he is reminding me of Mr. Bamboo Raisani, the ex-CM of Balochistan Mr. Nawab Aslam Raisani. Ok we've got no objection with his outfits and funky glasses but shouldn't he give some good gesture and pose good for a shot??? at-least? and look how he is touching that soldier that is almost 4000 years old. It is like PK where Amir Khan needs to hold someones hand to be able to start conversation in their language similarly Mr. Modi is touching to examine whether the Chinese claim is true about 4000 years old. Hats off Mr. Premier.
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Anwar Amjad
May 15, 2015 10:56pm
Are you supposed to touch the things displayed at a museum? There must be some sort of preservative coating on the terracotta warrior that Modi is touching with bare hands in the photos.
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SAJJAD HUSSAIN BAIG
May 15, 2015 11:29pm
Mr.Moodi is seeing with amazing eyes,he should think that many powerful people died before him.He should realize that peace is a panacea for every problem. Kashmiris should be given the freedom for entire regional harmony.
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Hassan
May 15, 2015 11:44pm
What style statement ???
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Iftekhar Hai
May 16, 2015 06:06am
PM Modi is tilling the souls of Chinese with his style, intelligence and simplicity. I hope good relations also come out between India and Pakistan. Key is to have economic development in Pakistan and control the radicals who are few but they are giving Pakistan a bad name. I also marvel at how Modi has controlled his own radicals in his party..................
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VJ
May 16, 2015 06:20am
Keep going Modi ji....... V R wid U
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Khan
May 16, 2015 08:10am
Modi is an art lover
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