UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer lit diyas in Mumbai on Wednesday, symbolising the deep cultural ties between India and the United Kingdom as the Diwali festival approaches.
The lighting of diyas came as part of Starmer’s first official visit to India, marking an important milestone in India-UK relations.
The UK Prime Minister was also welcomed with a traditional dance performance.
Upon arrival at the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport in Mumbai, Starmer was received by Maharashtra Governor Acharya Devvrat, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, and Deputy Chief Ministers Eknath Shinde and Ajit Pawar.
