Melbourne, October 20
Narendra Modi will be the first Indian Prime Minister to address the gallery of Australian member of parliamentarians and leaders at a special joint sitting of Federal Parliament after he attends the G20 leaders’ Summit in Brisbane next month.

While several MPs have expressed their delight and happiness for him to make his maiden trip as the PM, there are speculations that he would be delivering his historic address in Hindi like he has done in the past in other parts of the world.

Labor Senator from Tasmania Lisa Singh said Modi’s speech in Hindi would mean he was bringing in respect, culture and strengths of India to Australia.

“I think it shows that he is bringing the respect, the culture and strengths of India to Australia. And I think it is important that he makes this journey to our country,” Singh (42), who is the first federal Parliamentarian of Indian origin, said.

"Addressing our Parliament is incredibly dignified moment. I don't mind in which language he addresses our Parliament. I think if it gives more respect to Indian diaspora to address them in Hindi then he should do so," she said. — PTI