Modi and German Chancellor Honor Gandhi at Ahmedabad Kite Festival
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz paid tribute to Mahatma Gandhi at the Sabarmati Ashram in Ahmedabad. They inaugurated the International Kite Festival 2026, engaging with artisans and flying kites. The festival features participants from 50 countries. Following the festivities, the leaders will convene in Gandhinagar for a bilateral meeting to discuss trade and global issues, celebrating 25 years of strategic partnership between India and Germany. This event highlights the cultural ties and collaborative spirit between the two nations.
Jan 12, 2026, 15:03 IST
Tribute to Mahatma Gandhi and Kite Festival Launch
On Monday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz visited the Sabarmati Ashram in Ahmedabad to pay their respects to Mahatma Gandhi. Following this homage, the leaders inaugurated the 'International Kite Festival 2026' at the Sabarmati Riverfront. They engaged with female artisans and even participated in flying kites themselves. The festival features kite flyers from 50 different countries. After the cultural events, both leaders are set to hold a bilateral meeting in Gandhinagar, where they will discuss trade and global issues, marking 25 years of strategic partnership between India and Germany.