Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 06:10pm on 26 Jan 2025,Sunday India Global
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto, attending a dinner hosted by President Droupadi Murmu, revealed his newfound Indian ancestry, jokingly attributing his love for Indian music to his "Indian DNA." His remarks amused Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar. Subianto, the chief guest for India's 76th Republic Day, emphasized shared cultural and historical ties between India and Indonesia, noting the influence of Sanskrit in Indonesian life. Praising PM Modi’s leadership, he called his focus on poverty alleviation "inspirational" and expressed hope for stronger bilateral relations. Earlier, Subianto was accorded a ceremonial welcome at the Republic Day parade.
