"From One Chaiwala to Another": PM Modi and UK PM Starmer Share a Cup of Tea

During his UK visit, Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared a light moment over tea with UK PM Keir Starmer after signing the India-UK Free Trade Agreement. The two leaders enjoyed a “chai pe charcha” at Chequers, symbolizing stronger bilateral ties. A man serving tea, dressed in traditional attire, offered PM Modi a cup saying, “from one chaiwala to another,” referring to Modi’s past. Modi noted the tea was from Assam and masala from Kerala. In a joint briefing, both leaders displayed camaraderie, joking about language barriers and using cricket analogies to highlight their commitment to a strong, cooperative India-UK relationship.