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'Ye toh sahi baat hai.' - Fans react as Narendra Modi claims French footballer Kylian Mbappe to be more popular in India than in France

PM Modi's France visit coincides with the 25th anniversary of the "strategic partnership" between the two countries.

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'Ye toh sahi baat hai.' - Fans react as Narendra Modi claims French footballer Kylian Mbappe to be more popular in India than in France

It is no hidden fact that the craze for Football is rising day by day in India also. The Indian football team has also lived up to the expectation of every football fan in India who wants to see India progress on a global level. Slowly and gradually, the world is noticing the advancements which the Indian team have made in the football arena.

On Thursday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasized the increasing number of foreign athletes playing in India. He then emphasized the rising popularity of Kylian Mbappe, the captain of the France national football team, among Indian supporters. He claimed that the start French striker is more well-known in India than in his own nation. Kylian Mbappe, a French football star, is extremely popular with young people in India. Mbappe is perhaps more well-known in India than in France, according to PM Modi, who was speaking to the Indian community at La Seine Musicale in Paris.

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Celebrating 25 Years of the Strategic Partnership: PM Modi's Visit to France

Following his dominance in the French League and at the international level, Mbappe has elevated to the status of one of the sport's most well-liked players. His World Cup hat trick in the 2022 final match against Argentina greatly increased his standing around the globe. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who arrived in Paris on Thursday on a two-day official visit, was accorded a ceremonial welcome at the airport. He was welcomed by French Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne at the airport.

French PM Elisabeth Borne also took to Twitter and went on to tweet, "Welcome to Paris @narendramodi. As we celebrate 25 years of our strategic partnership, let's continue to deepen cooperation between France and India for ecological transition, education, and culture."

Members of the Indian diaspora in Paris also gave PM Modi a hearty welcome upon his arrival. At the Senate building, he also ran across Gerard Larcher, president of the French Senate. PM Modi's visit to France also coincides with the 25th anniversary of the "strategic partnership" between the two countries.

Here is how Twitter has reacted to this formidable comparison from the Indian PM:

 

 

 

 

 

 

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