PM Modi celebrates inauguration of BAPS temple outside Paris
On September 6, 2026, Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the consecration ceremony of the BAPS Swaminarayan Hindu Mandir located near Paris through a video message. He described the temple as a significant achievement for the cultural relationship between India and France, drawing parallels to the BAPS temple in Abu Dhabi. PM Modi extended his thanks to the BAPS organisation and Mahant Swami Maharaj, highlighting the temple as a key element in strengthening the bond between the two nations.