Prime Minister Narendra Modi is in London for this week's Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM). On Wednesday, PM Modi met with his British counterpart Theresa May to discuss India-UK ties post-Brexit. Then he visited Science Museum in London to explore '5,000 Years of Science and Innovation.' He was accompanied by Prince Charles.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is in London for this week's Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM). On Wednesday, PM Modi met with his British counterpart Theresa May to discuss India-UK ties post-Brexit. Then he visited Science Museum in London to explore '5,000 Years of Science and Innovation.' He was accompanied by Prince Charles.
PM Modi's visit to the UK seems to have brought out the mixed reaction from Indian diaspora. While several Modi supporters made their way to the Parliament Square in London, the venue also saw protesters demanding action in Unnao rape cases and justice for minorities.
Here's Day 1 of PM Modi in the UK.
1. Theresa May and Narendra Modi at 10, Downing Street
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Britain's Prime Minister Theresa May greets India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi as he arrives at 10 Downing Street in central London on April 18, 2017, to attend a bilateral meeting on the sidelines of the Commonwealth Heads of Government meeting (CHOGM). AFP PHOTO / Tolga AKMEN
2. PM Modi and Prince Charles visit Science Museum
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Britain's Prince Charles, Prince of Wales and India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi pose with dancers during a visit to the Science Museum in London on April 18, 2018, the third day of the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM). AFP PHOTO / HANNAH MCKAY
3. Prince Charles and PM Modi at the Science Museum
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Britain's Prince Charles and India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi visit the science museum in London, April 18, 2018. REUTERS/Hannah McKay
4. Protesters in Parliament Square, London
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Demonstrators stage a protest against the visit by India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Parliament Square, London, Britain, April 18, 2018. REUTERS/Hannah McKay
5. PM Modi's supporters in Parliament Square, London
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Supporters hold placards and pictures of India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Parliament Square, London, Britain, April 18, 2018. REUTERS/Hannah McKay
6. Demonstrators in Parliament Square, UK
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Demonstrators holding placards and protesting against India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi walk past supporters of India's Prime Minister in Parliament Square, London, Britain, April 18, 2018. REUTERS/Hannah McKay
