Indian Community Cheers PM Modi in Ghana with Flags and Smiles

Prime Minister Narendra Modi engaging with the Indian diaspora in Accra, Ghana, marking his first visit to the country in nearly three decades, highlighting a significant diplomatic milestone during his five-nation tour starting July 2, 2025.

The warm reception, with people waving Indian flags, reflects the deep cultural and economic ties fostered by the Ghanaian Indian community, who arrived as merchants in the early 20th century and expanded into manufacturing, contributing to Ghana’s development.

This visit coincides with global scrutiny of surveillance technologies like Pegasus by NSO Group, raising questions about India’s use of such tools, especially given recent U.S. sanctions and Israel’s diplomatic leverage, as noted in a 2021 New York Times investigation, potentially influencing Modi’s international engagements.