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First Pics: PM Modi And Stephen Harper Visit Vancouver's Ross Street Gurudwara Amidst Protests

Sumesh Sharma Darpan, 16 Apr, 2015 04:09 PM

After a glitzy show in Toronto, Prime Minister Modi And Stephen Harper paid a visit to Khalsa Diwan Society Gurdwara on Ross Street in Vancouver.

Approximately 470 guests were chosen to attend through a selection process by the temple executive, which included Vancouver Mayor Gregor Robertson and B.C. Premier Christy Clark.

Talking to media about Canada and India's association she said, "We're going to be playing a big role in the relationship between India and Canada. We really do have everything to offer India that India needs. I'm so pleased that a prime minister is here, it's a great honour for the South Asian community."

Addressing the audience at the Gurudwara, PM Modi said, "My relationship with you all is a blood relation. Because one of the "Panj Pyare" of Guru Gobind Singh came from Gujarat.

"Sikh culture laid the foundation of love & sacrifices We are people who know how to "give". If Canada respects India its because of all the Indians staying here"

Recalling all the sacrifices made by brave Punjabis Modi said, "Bhagat Singh inspired so many Sikh youngsters who devoted their lives to the freedom struggle. Wherever we are, we should strive to do things that bring pride to our nation.

The Prime Minister is expected to leave for Laxmi Narayan Mandir in Surrey, and will later attend an official banquet in Vancouver hosted by Prime Minister Stephen Harper.

However outside Sikh temple Police monitored the protesters, who were carrying signs against PM Modi that said he's 'Responsible for violence against minorities.'

In Vancouver, @pmharper & I prayed at the Gurudwara Khalsa Diwan. pic.twitter.com/Ovuoo0eza1
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) April 16, 2015

During 2001 Guj earthquake, gurudwara in Lakhpat got damaged. Guru Nanak Dev had stayed there: PM at Gurudwara Khalsa Diwan #ModiinCanada
— ANI (@ANI_news) April 16, 2015

Even today Guru Nanak Dev’s padukas are kept there: PM at Gurudwara Khalsa Diwan #ModiinCanada pic.twitter.com/SlTMecjy6I
— ANI (@ANI_news) April 16, 2015

We reconstructed the gurudwara in traditional design, the way the gurudwara was when Guru Nanak Dev was there: PM #ModiinCanada
— ANI (@ANI_news) April 16, 2015

Taking inspiration from Bhagat Singh, so many Sikh youngsters devoted themselves to the freedom struggle: PM @narendramodi in Vancouver
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) April 16, 2015

Vancouver: PM @narendramodi and @pmharper at the museum in the Gurudwara. pic.twitter.com/ehVpXN7Bh6
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) April 16, 2015

Another picture at the Gurudwara in Vancouver. pic.twitter.com/K9HbAzPNOR
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) April 16, 2015

Sikh community worked hard and earned the respect of the people of Canada. India is respected in Canada & this is due to your efforts: PM
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) April 16, 2015

In remembrance of the Komagata Maru incident. pic.twitter.com/ur2wmviIKJ
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) April 16, 2015

GuruNanakji said “karambhumi par fal ke liye shram sabko karna padta hai, rab sirf lakeer deta hai, rang humko bharna padta hai”: PM #Canada
— ANI (@ANI_news) April 16, 2015

God gave us opportunity. Its our work to fill it wth colors of mankind, serve humanity for its betterment: PM #Canada pic.twitter.com/HJja40Rhja
— ANI (@ANI_news) April 16, 2015

PM Narendra Modi to visit Laxmi Narayan Temple in Vancouver #ModiinCanada pic.twitter.com/V45mIbp19K
— ANI (@ANI_news) April 16, 2015

Supporters at Laxmi Narayan Temple in Vancouver, PM Narendra Modi to visit shortly #ModiinCanada pic.twitter.com/StimQbTKQ9
— ANI (@ANI_news) April 16, 2015

Next stop in Vancouver is the Laxmi Narain Temple. pic.twitter.com/nga2pgEoHh
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) April 17, 2015

From the temple in Vancouver. pic.twitter.com/e6kw9ayuT0
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) April 17, 2015

Another picture from the Laxmi Narain temple in Vancouver. pic.twitter.com/ovSpmyAQEm
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) April 17, 2015

Relationship btwn India & Canada is most natural: Canadian PM Stephen Harper at Laxmi Narayan Temple #ModiinCanada pic.twitter.com/2swoF9vvmj
— ANI (@ANI_news) April 17, 2015

Best wishes from 1.2 billion Indians to the 1.2 million Indians in Canada: PM Modi #ModiinCanada
— ANI (@ANI_news) April 17, 2015

Here in Canada u know what is happening in India, I don't need to tell you.Somewhat like watching a match on TV better than from stadium: PM
— ANI (@ANI_news) April 17, 2015

Supreme Court of India gave a definition for Hinduism, they said its not a religion but a way of life: PM Modi #ModiinCanada
— ANI (@ANI_news) April 17, 2015

Yoga is very essential to guide humanity, for mental peace and good health: PM Modi #ModiinCanada pic.twitter.com/oP8QWnK3lD
— ANI (@ANI_news) April 17, 2015

It was here that Indian community set up home more than 100 yrs ago: Canadian PM Stephen Harper at official dinner hosted by him for PM Modi
— ANI (@ANI_news) April 17, 2015

In 1893 Swami Vivekananda arrived here,since then hundreds&thousands of ppl of Indian origin hv made contributions to Canada: Stephen Harper
— ANI (@ANI_news) April 17, 2015

My second trip to India was the longest trip any Canadian PM has made anywhere in the World: Canadian PM Stephen Harper
— ANI (@ANI_news) April 17, 2015

They (people of Indian origin) have helped build a stronger, better & prosperous Canada: Canadian PM Stephen Harper
— ANI (@ANI_news) April 17, 2015

Tremendous cntrbtn Canadians of Indian origin,now 1.2 million have made and helped in develop stronger and prosperous Canada: Stephen Harper
— ANI (@ANI_news) April 17, 2015

We have worked ever more closely on issues of global security: Canadian PM Stephen Harper pic.twitter.com/g0m4dIfctr
— ANI (@ANI_news) April 17, 2015

Make no mistake,Canadian Govt overwhelmingly support and will stand by the unity and the strength of India in the World: Stephen Harper
— ANI (@ANI_news) April 17, 2015

It is not the distance you travel,but destination that you seek,it is for these two reasons this will be a memorable visit for me: PM Modi
— ANI (@ANI_news) April 17, 2015

It is not a historical visit because an Indian PM has come here after 42 years: PM Modi #ModiInCanada pic.twitter.com/8rz7cKb0ok
— ANI (@ANI_news) April 17, 2015

But because even after these 42 years the interval just melted away in a moment: PM Modi #ModiInCanada
— ANI (@ANI_news) April 17, 2015

Yesterday you saw love&respect Canadians of Indian origin had shown,they feel so pride to be Canadians & are fully so: PM Modi #ModiInCanada
— ANI (@ANI_news) April 17, 2015

Although India & Canada have so much in common, we were not in each other's thoughts for so many years: PM Modi #ModiInCanada
— ANI (@ANI_news) April 17, 2015

But today it is my belief, not only we will be present in each other's thoughts, but also in our endeavors we will work together: PM Modi
— ANI (@ANI_news) April 17, 2015

Even the bilateral investment promotion & protection agreement & the comprehensive economic partnership agreement will happen soon: PM Modi
— ANI (@ANI_news) April 17, 2015

We've made progress on many issues, barriers have been turned into bridges: PM Modi #ModiInCanada pic.twitter.com/ov9CuMxzYo
— ANI (@ANI_news) April 17, 2015

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