Indian Prime Minister
The highlight of this cultural engagement occurred at the Kuksaroy Palace, where Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev hosted an informal dinner for the Prime Minister. During the gathering, attendees were treated to a musical rendition of Mr. Modi’s poem, Abhi Toh Suraj Uga Hai. The performance, delivered by artists in traditional attire, took place under a pavilion while the Hindi lyrics were projected on screens for the audience to follow.
Academic and Cultural Recitations in Tashkent
The focus on the Prime Minister’s poetry extended to the academic sphere during his visit to the
The poem Abhi Toh Suraj Uga Hai was presented by fourth-year student Keldiyorov Dilhushbek in Hindi, followed by an Uzbek translation delivered by third-year student Dilshoda Juraboeva. The students also performed Naye Bharat Ke Naye Sankalp, a work centered on the aspirations of a modern India. This piece was recited by Otabek Amirov and Ikromkhuja Sa’dillaev, representing the fourth and third years of study, respectively.
The final segment of the university presentation featured the poem Manavta Ko Kahin Na Lag Jaye Daag, which explores themes of compassion, humanity, and peace. Students Orzu Kuldosheva and Fayoza Abdurasulova performed the Hindi and Uzbek versions of the poem. According to reports from the event, the recitations were met with a positive reception from the audience, marking the cultural exchange as a significant moment of the diplomatic visit.
