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Watch: Japanese children welcome Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Tokyo in Hindi

The Indian diaspora also greeted the prime minister.

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May 23, 2022 · 11:03 am

#WATCH | "...Can't speak Hindi much, but I understand...PM read my message, and I also got his signature, so I am very happy...," said grade 5 student Wizuki on his interaction with PM Modi in Tokyo, Japan pic.twitter.com/1V3RjnpQQF

— ANI (@ANI) May 23, 2022

Tokyo, Japan | "He gave us his blessings and autograph," said kids donned in traditional attire after interaction with PM Modi.

One of them added, "PM asked me if I can speak Hindi... I told him I can't..." pic.twitter.com/qlZ6h9Vepx

— ANI (@ANI) May 23, 2022
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