Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's diaspora-magic gets even bigger at Indian Weekender's biggest event for Indian diaspora in New Zealand when another Modi close aide arrived in Auckland this morning.
Dr Ashwin Johar, Vice Chairman for Centre for Economic Policy Research - the policy think tank of India's ruling Bhartiya Janta Party (BJP), Chairman Foreign Investment and NRI Affairs Haryana.
Mr Johar is also in charge of Haryana and Punjab of
Mr Johar's arrival in New Zealand suggests the rising importance of Indian Weekender's diaspora event within top echeleons of the Indian government.
It could not have been bigger and better for Indian Weekender's signature event celebrating Indian diaspora's achievements and contribution to New Zealand society and in improving bilateral relations between NZ and India.
Mr Johar is second important dignitary after Minister of State for External Affairs Gen V. K. Singh to reach Auckland to attend Indian Weekender's event.