PM Modi’s Israeli flag-themed attire catches attention

The Prime Minister alighted from Air India One at Tel Aviv, in an immaculate white bandhgala.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent choice of apparel that grabbed eyeballs was what he wore on the first day of his three-day visit in Israel.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (R) walks with his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi (L) during an official ceremoney at Ben-Gurion International airport near Tel Aviv. (AFP Photo)

The Prime Minister alighted from Air India One at Tel Aviv, in an immaculate white bandhgala. Also quite noticeable was the blue pocket square.

Significantly, blue and white are the colours of the Israeli flag; and white is PM Modi’s preferred colour for solemn occasions, such as the visit to Yad Vashem on Tuesday, where he added to his look a traditional Himachali cap.

He is the first Indian Prime Minister to visit Israel. Terming it to be a historic visit, PM Modi tweeted, “Hello Israel! Today I begin a special & historic visit with the aim of further strengthening the relations between India and Israel.”

His Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu donned a blue-and-white suit with a red tie, as he welcomed PM Modi at Tel Aviv airport.