NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a vibrant welcome from the Indian community upon his arrival in Brazil, with on of the highlights being a cultural dance inspired by Operation Sindoor. The room in Rio de Janeiro came alive with the traditional Indian dance and folk music as members of the Indian diaspora celebrated the Prime Minister’s visit. The stirring rendition themed on Operation Sindoor stood out- with the song“Saugandh Mujhe Iss Mitti Ki” playing in the background, the performance drew praises and applause from the PM. The Prime minister also took pictures with the dance group.Operation Sindoor was a major military offensive launched on May 7, targeting nine terrorist sites across Pakistan and PoK with precision missile strikes. Key Jaish-e-Mohammad and Lashkar-e-Taiba bases in Bahawalpur and Muridke were hit in response to the Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 civilians.The inspired dance was part of the welcome event as Prime Minister is in Brazil to attend the 17th BRICS Summit (July 6–7) and for a State Visit to Brasilia. At the Summit, he is expected to discuss a range of global issues, including security, climate action, AI, multilateral reform, and health collaboration. Bilateral meetings with fellow leaders are also on the agenda. In Brasilia, Modi will hold talks with President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, aiming to deepen the India–Brazil Strategic Partnership across sectors like defence, space, energy, commerce, technology, agriculture, and community engagement. Ahead of his arrival, Indian-origin residents expressed their enthusiasm. “We are very excited and feel honoured to welcome our Prime Minister today,” said Vijay Solanki, a long-time resident from Gujarat. Another member, Pooja, shared, “I’ve been living in Brazil for three years, and this is a proud moment for us.” PM Modi landed in Brazil after wrapping up a visit to Argentina, where he met President Javier Milei. His ongoing eight-day, five-nation tour (July 2–9) began in Ghana and includes stops in Trinidad and Tobago, Argentina, Brazil, and Namibia. He is scheduled to address Namibia’s Parliament on July 9.