Will Indian PM Na-Mo make a style statement during every foreign visit?

Published May 15, 2015
Indian PM Narendra Modi visiting Museum of Qin Terracotta Warriors.— AP
Indian PM Narendra Modi visiting Museum of Qin Terracotta Warriors.— AP

Kalaf-wala kurta? Check. Choori-daar pajama? Check. Embroidered shawl? Check. Black traditional sandals? Check. A pair of black shades? Check.

With a classy ensemble like that, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi makes yet another style statement during his China tour.

Modi inspects a warrior.— Reuters
Modi inspects a warrior.— Reuters

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After Na-Mo blew our minds with his 'self'-embroidered suit, Modi appears in awe of the Terracotta Army at the Museum of Qin Terracotta Warriors and Horses, in Xian, Shaanxi province, but retains enough of his senses to know when to strike a pose!

Read more: Modi starts China visit with Terracotta Warriors

We also appreciate the Indian PM's choice of backdrop, as he stands with rows of statues behind him.

Definitely in awe.—  Reuters
Definitely in awe.— Reuters

Unlike some of our own leaders, Modi stands tall even though he isn't. Surely there's a lesson in this for us. After criticism of Pakistani President Mamnoon Hussain's attire during the Chinese President's visit, is it time our politicians started getting some tips from our neighbours?

The PM, who is active on Twitter, has also been live tweeting his visit and his photos are already doing the rounds on the cyber circuit.

Here's him posing for a selfie with his Chinese counterpart:

Of course, his followers have taken to Twitter to offer their two cents. Enjoy!

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