Published 17:31 IST, August 9th 2020

New Zealand PM pays visit to temple in Auckland, netizens applaud her 'quality leadership'

New Zealand PM performing ‘aarti’ and accepting the holy ‘prasad’ from the priest in a traditional manner touched people’s hearts on the internet.

Reported by: Zaini Majeed
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As New Zealand’s inclusive leer Jacinda Ardern paid a visit to Rha Krishna Temple in Auckland ahe of national polls scheduled in September, internet was rendered stunned at iconic PM’s respect for or cultures and fellow human beings. In a Tweet shared by an Indian diplomat, Muktesh Pardeshi, Ardern can be seen attending an event at temple on August 6 hering to Indian tritions and participating in temple rituals. She was also seen relishing simple Indian vegetarian meal, Puri, Chhole, and Daal. 

With over 1.1k likes, pictures of New Zealand PM performing ‘aarti’ and accepting holy ‘pras’ from priest in a tritional manner touched people’s hearts. t just that, Ardern was also seen leaving her footwear behind at entrance of temple and offering prayers with immense dedication as she stood at altar of temple in presence of or officials and Indian envoy. Rha Krishna Temple is reportedly a part of Mahatma Gandhi Centre, run by Auckland Indian Association and New Zealand’s PM paid a short visit to seek blessings ahe of polls. 

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Netizens mired PM's inclusiveness

Impressed at her simplicity and inclusiveness, a commenter wrote, “Wish we h leers like her. Democratically elected leers are a true reflection of ir society, and by that yardstick, New Zealand seems to be an awesome place.” Ar agreed, saying, “so precious. Gracious she is in respecting our social and religious herit and of course ever delicious Indian food.” “This is lovely! My respect for Ardern just went many tches up,” appreciated  third.  

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17:31 IST, August 9th 2020