Taking to his Twitter, Pietersen wrote, “Pricey, Mr @narendramodi, Thanks for the extremely type phrases in your letter to me. Ever since stepping foot in India in 2003, I’ve grown extra in love together with your nation on each go to. I used to be just lately requested, ‘what do you most like about India’ & my reply was simple – THE PEOPLE.”
Completely satisfied Republic Day to all Indians for a pair days in the past. A proud nation & a powerhouse globally! I look ahead t… https://t.co/BEebeHudTJ
— Kevin Pietersen🦏 (@KP24) 1643340133000
“Completely satisfied Republic Day to all Indians for a pair days in the past. A proud nation & a powerhouse globally! I stay up for assembly you in particular person quickly, to thanks for a way India is a worldwide chief in defending its wildlife! My finest needs!” mentioned in one other tweet.
Pietersen’s tweets had been a response to PM Modi’s letter of appreciation, during which he had thanked the previous skipper for his affections in the direction of India.
Pietersen’s remarks got here a day after PM Modi additionally wrote a letter to the previous South Africa batter, Jonty Rhodes, thanking him for his profound reference to the Indian tradition.
India celebrated their 73rd Republic Day on January 26, the place a Parade showcased India’s army may and cultural variety and plenty of distinctive initiatives had been included to mark the celebration of the seventy fifth yr of Independence as a part of ‘Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav‘.
A complete of 21 tableaux, 12 of assorted states and Union Territories, 9 ministries had been showcased on the Republic Day parade this yr.
Afterward Saturday, Beating Retreat Ceremony will likely be held, which can happen as part of Republic Day celebrations.