India, July 9 -- The Government of India has issued a release:
I would like to begin by acknowledging the traditional owners of the land on which we meet and I pay my respects to their elders past, present and emerging.
Vanakkam Melbourne
Namaskaar mates!
How are you all doing?
Kem chho?
This show is houseful, it's a blockbuster.
Before I begin my speech, I request all of you to switch on your mobile phone flashlights and join me in honoring the Premier of Victoria and my friend, the Prime Minister.
Friends,
Before this, I had met you twice in Sydney. I, too, was looking forward to meeting the people of Melbourne. So, I thought that this time, I would enjoy a cup of flat white coffee with the people of Melbourne.
Friends,
The energy...