Best moments captured in 2023 ft. PM Modi

India had a fantastic year in 2023. These are some unique photos of Prime Minister Modi from this momentous year that capture special occasions.India had a fantastic year in 2023. These are some unique photos of Prime Minister Modi from this momentous year that capture special occasions.

A picture from the time when Prime Minister Narendra Modi took a sortie on Tejas aircraft at the Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) site in Karnataka's Bengaluru in November. “Successfully completed a sortie on the Tejas. The experience was incredibly enriching, significantly bolstering my confidence in our country's indigenous capabilities, and leaving me with a renewed sense of pride and optimism about our national potential,” Modi wrote on X while sharing some pictures. Tejas, a light combat aircraft, has garnered interest from multiple countries, with US defense giant GE Aerospace signing an agreement with HAL to collaboratively manufacture engines for the Mk-II variant of Tejas during Prime Minister Modi's official visit to the United States.(narendramodi.in)

a photo from November, during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Tejas aircraft sortie from the Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) facility in Bengaluru, Karnataka. “Performed a Tejas sortie successfully. Modi shared some photographs on X and wrote, “Successfully completed a sortie on the Tejas. The experience was incredibly enriching, significantly bolstering my confidence in our country’s indigenous capabilities, and leaving me with a renewed sense of pride and optimism about our national potential,”

A shot from the time when Prime Minister Modi hosted the G20 Summit in Delhi in the month of September. The Summit was held at Bharat Mandapam in the national capital. The Summit witnessed the participation of prominent world leaders. India achieved a significant diplomatic victory following the G20 summit, where consensus was reached on a declaration despite notable disagreements concerning the Russia-Ukraine conflict. Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasized the need to eliminate the ‘global trust deficit.’ Additionally, he announced the African Union as a permanent member of the G20.(PM Modi's website)

A picture taken in September, when Prime Minister Modi hosted the G20 Summit in Delhi. The national capital’s Bharat Mandapam served as the venue for the summit. There were notable international leaders present at the summit. After the G20 conference, when a declaration was agreed upon despite large differences about the Russia-Ukraine conflict, India secured a major diplomatic gain.

During an emotional moment, Prime Minister Modi embraces ISRO Chairman S. Somanath following the successful touchdown of Chandrayaan-3. India made history on August 23 as the Chandrayaan-3 lander, named 'Vikram,' successfully landed on the previously unexplored lunar South Pole after a 40-day journey into space, establishing the country as the first to achieve this remarkable feat. PM Modi hailed the Chandrayaan-3 mission and said, "When we see such historic moments it makes us very proud. This is the dawn of new India.”(narendramodi.in)

Following the successful landing of Chandrayaan-3, Prime Minister Modi gives ISRO Chairman S. Somanath an emotional embrace.On August 23, following a 40-day voyage into orbit, India became the first nation to accomplish the extraordinary achievement of successfully landing on the previously uncharted lunar South Pole with the Chandrayaan-3 lander, called “Vikram.”

PM Modi hosted US President Joe Biden at 7, Lok Kalyan Marg. Biden arrived in India to take part in the G20 Summit held in September. PM appreciated Biden’s vision and commitment to bilateral relations. The leaders exchanged views on regional and global issues.(narendramodi.in)

US President Joe Biden was hosted by PM Modi at 7 Lok Kalyan Marg. In September, Biden traveled to India to participate in the G20 Summit. The PM valued Biden’s outlook and dedication to two-way relations. The leaders discussed concerns both locally and globally.

PM Modi is seen along with French President Emmanuel Macron during the Bastille Day 2023 Celebrations in France. Prime Minister Modi attended the Bastille Day parade as the Guest of Honour. French First Lady Brigitte Macron and France's PM Élisabeth Borne received Prime Minister Modi at the Bastille Day Parade in Paris.(narendramodi.in)

Emmanuel Macron and PM Modi are shown together during France’s Bastille Day celebrations in 2023. As the honorary guest, Prime Minister Modi participated in the Bastille Day procession. Prime Minister Modi was met at the Bastille Day Parade in Paris by French First Lady Brigitte Macron and French Prime Minister Élisabeth Borne.

PM Modi carries the sacred 'sengol’ into the new parliament building. Prime Minister Modi conducted a puja and placed the revered 'Sengol' from Tamil Nadu in the Lok Sabha chamber, positioned adjacent to the Speaker's chair, within the new Parliament building. The priests of various ‘adheenams’ or ‘maths’ in Tamil Nadu handed over the ‘sengol’ to Modi before its installation in the building.(narendramodi.in)

PM Modi enters the new parliament building carrying the revered “sengol.” In the new Parliament building, Prime Minister Modi performed a puja and placed the sacred “Sengol” from Tamil Nadu next to the Speaker’s chair in the Lok Sabha chamber. Modi received the “sengol” from priests representing several “adheenams” or “maths” in Tamil Nadu before it was placed in the structure.

PM Modi along with Chancellor of Germany Olaf Scholz tries the Indian ‘pan’. Scholz arrived in Delhi in the month of February. He was on a two-day visit to India. In the course of his visit to India, German Chancellor engaged in extensive discussions with Prime Minister Modi focusing on enhancing bilateral collaboration in areas such as clean energy, commerce, and cutting-edge technologies.(narendramodi.in)

Olaf Scholz, the German Chancellor, and PM Modi test the Indian “pan.” In February, Scholz made his way to Delhi. He was in India for two days. During his visit to India, the German Chancellor had long talks with Prime Minister Modi on strengthening bilateral cooperation in fields including renewable energy, trade, and innovative technologies

Prime Minister Modi engaged in making ‘rotis’ after the inauguration of the new campus of the Aljamea-tus-Saifiyah (The Saifee Academy) in the Marol suburb of Mumbai. “When I saw your videos, your films, I have just one complaint. You called me “respected PM” in them. I am part of your family. I am not here as a PM or CM. I am fortunate that I have been connected to this family for four generations. All four generations have visited my home,” PM Modi said.(narendramodi.in)

After the new campus of Aljamea-tus-Saifiyah (The Saifee Academy) in the Mumbai suburb of Marol opened, Prime Minister Modi started preparing “rotis.” “When I saw your videos, your films, I have just one complaint. You called me “respected PM” in them. I am part of your family. I am not here as a PM or CM. I am fortunate that I have been connected to this family for four generations. All four generations have visited my home,” PM Modi averred.

This image was captured during the COP28 summit in Dubai and was shared on social media by Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni. “Good friends at COP28" she captioned the post. The Italian PM also captioned the image with the hashtag ‘Melodi’ – an amalgamation of the last names of PM Modi and Italian PM Meloni. Users on social media labelled it as the ‘selfie of the year.’(narendramodi.in)

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni posted this photo to social media, taken during the COP28 conference in Dubai. She said in the photo’s caption, “Good friends at COP28.” Using the hashtag “Melodi,” which combines the last names of Italian Prime Minister Meloni and Indian Prime Minister Modi, the Italian PM also commented the photo. Social media users dubbed it the “selfie of the year.”

Prime Minister Narendra Modi enjoys a cup of tea served by robots at the Robotics Gallery in Gujarat's Ahmedabad. The PM visited the robot exhibition at Science City in Ahmedabad in September during which he also inaugurated the Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit. The PM was accompanied by Gujarat governor Acharya Devvrat and chief minister Bhupendra Patel.(narendramodi.in)

At Gujarat’s Ahmedabad, Prime Minister Narendra Modi takes pleasure in a cup of tea brought to him by robots at the Robotics Gallery. The Prime Minister inaugurated the Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit in September while on a visit to the robot display at Science City in Ahmedabad.