In a world where leaders come and go, only a few inspire people to go the extra mile—literally. One Indian man in Argentina just proved that. When PM Modi landed in Buenos Aires on Saturday, marking the third leg of his five-nation tour, the Indian community was already waiting to greet him. But one face in the crowd had come from far away—400 kilometers away.
Meet Vijay Kumar Gupta, an Indian living in Rosario. He didn’t come for a photo-op or a VIP pass. He came with one goal: to say “Hello” to PM Modi. And he did more than that—he shook the Prime Minister’s hand.
“I travelled 400 km from Rosario just to say hello to Prime Minister Narendra Modi. And I got to shake his hand,” he said with pride.
Now, think about that. A man leaves everything behind for a day, travels across the country, just for a few seconds of connection. That’s not politics. That’s emotion. That’s what PM Modi means to Indians across the world.
Buenos Aires Echoed with ‘Bharat Mata ki Jai’ Chants
As PM Modi arrived at his hotel, the streets of Buenos Aires echoed with chants of “Bharat Mata ki Jai,” “Jai Shree Ram,” and “Modi-Modi.” The Indian diaspora turned the capital into a mini-India. Flags waved, phones came out, and emotions ran high.
This isn’t just about a handshake. It’s about what Modi represents: pride, power, and presence. He’s not just India’s Prime Minister—he’s India’s global face.
PM Modi’s Historic Visit to Argentina
This is the first bilateral visit by an Indian PM to Argentina in 57 years. And it’s not just symbolic—it’s strategic. PM Modi shared on X (formerly Twitter),
“Landed in Buenos Aires for a bilateral visit which will focus on augmenting relations with Argentina. I’m eager to be meeting President Javier Milei and holding detailed talks with him.”
Landed in Buenos Aires for a bilateral visit which will focus on augmenting relations with Argentina. I’m eager to be meeting President Javier Milei and holding detailed talks with him.@JMilei pic.twitter.com/ucdbQhgsUj
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 5, 2025
The Ministry of External Affairs called it a “new chapter” in India-Argentina relations, and rightly so. The visit isn’t just about trade or talks. It’s about showing the world that India is everywhere—and Indians are everywhere too, cheering loud and proud.
Before Argentina, PM Modi had already visited Ghana and Trinidad & Tobago. Next up: Brazil and Namibia. Each stop is more than a pin on a map—it’s a handshake, a chant, a moment of pride. And in that sea of supporters in Argentina, Vijay Kumar Gupta’s journey stands out as a symbol of how far people will go—not just for a leader, but for the feeling of belonging.
