India, May 16 -- The Government of India has issued a release:
Bharat Mata ki Jai!!!!
So much affection. Such great enthusiasm. To be honest, for a moment I almost forgot that I was in the Netherlands. It feels as though a festival is underway somewhere in India itself!
Although The Hague is known across the world as the "City of Peace and Justice," the atmosphere here today makes it feel as though The Hague has become a living symbol of Indian friendship!
This shows that the colour of one's passport may change, one's address may change, even one's time zone may change - but wherever the children of Mother India may live, this warmth, this vibrancy, and this spirit of celebrating life always remain with us.
I express my heartfelt grati...