Jul 9, 2026 – 8.40pmMarvel Stadium is more accustomed to drawing crowds for AFL games than visits from world leaders.But on Thursday night, thousands of people packed the stands to see Narendra Modi, as the Indian Prime Minister turned the final evening of his Melbourne visit into a display of the diaspora enthusiasm that has become a hallmark of his trips abroad.Subscribe to gift this articleGift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? Fetching latest articles