Archive · 31 Aug 2026
Uzbek Students Recite Modi’s Poems During Uzbekistan State Visit
Uzbek students performed poems written by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
They recited the poems in both Hindi and Uzbek.
One poem, “Abhi To Suraj Uga Hai,” compares a rising sun with hope and a new beginning.
It says people should keep moving forward even when life is difficult.
The students also performed poems about a confident new India, humanity and peace.
Modi said he felt emotional hearing the students express the poems’ feelings in Hindi.
He visited the Tashkent State University of Oriental Studies during his two-day trip.
During the visit, India and Uzbekistan also agreed to strengthen their relationship.
Modi encouraged the translation of the ancient Tamil text Tirukkural into Uzbek.
Students at Tashkent State University of Oriental Studies recited Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s poems in Hindi and Uzbek.
The poems included “Abhi To Suraj Uga Hai,” “Naye Bharat Ke Naye Sankalp,” and “Manavta Ko Kahin Na Lag Jaye Daag.”
“Abhi To Suraj Uga Hai” uses the rising sun to express hope, determination and progress despite difficulties.
The performances took place during Modi’s August 29–30 state visit to Uzbekistan and received an enthusiastic response.
India and Uzbekistan elevated their relationship to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and exchanged 11 agreements, memorandums and understandings.
- Who
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi and students of Tashkent State University of Oriental Studies, including Keldiyorov Dilhushbek, Dilshoda Juraboeva, Otabek Amirov, Ikromkhuja Sa’dillaev, Orzu Kuldosheva and Fayoza Abdurasulova.
- What
- Uzbek students recited three poems written by Modi in Hindi and Uzbek, while a musical performance based on one poem was also presented.
- When
- During Modi’s state visit from August 29 to 30; he later shared highlights of the university visit on Monday.
- Where
- The recitations took place at Tashkent State University of Oriental Studies in Tashkent, Uzbekistan; the musical performance was held at an informal dinner hosted by President Shavkat Mirziyoyev.
- Why
- The performances highlighted interest in Indian language, literature and culture, while the broader visit aimed to deepen cooperation between India and Uzbekistan.
- Main poem
- “Abhi To Suraj Uga Hai” (“The Sun Has Only Just Risen”) expresses hope, determination, overcoming difficulties and building a better future.
- Other poems
- “Naye Bharat Ke Naye Sankalp” and “Manavta Ko Kahin Na Lag Jaye Daag.”
- Performance languages
- Hindi and Uzbek.
- Host institution
- Tashkent State University of Oriental Studies, including its Mahatma Gandhi Centre.
- Visit dates
- August 29–30, during a two-day state visit by Narendra Modi.
- Cultural proposal
- Modi asked whether the Tirukkural could be translated into Uzbek, and the institution’s representative said efforts would be made.
- Bilateral outcome
- India and Uzbekistan elevated their relationship from a Strategic Partnership to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and exchanged 11 memorandums, agreements and understandings.
