'I Have Indian DNA': Indonesian President's Remark Draws Loudest Cheer At PM Modi's Event | Watch

Published 7 July 2026 · politics

'I Have Indian DNA': Indonesian President's Remark Draws Loudest Cheer At PM Modi's Event | Watch Published By, Last Updated: July 07, 2026, 20:00 IST

'I Have Indian DNA': Indonesian President's Remark Draws Loudest Cheer At PM Modi's Event | Watch Published By, Last Updated: July 07, 2026, 20:00 IST Speaking at an event for the Indian community, Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto proudly claimed that he had "Indian DNA" in the presence of PM Modi. Rapid Read Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto addressing an Indian diaspora event in the presence of PM Modi. (ANI) Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto drew the loudest applause at an Indian community event in Jakarta after he proudly claimed that he had “Indian DNA" in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Speaking at the event in Jakarta, Prabowo said, “Just before I made my state visit to India, I had what is called a genome sequencing test. I tested my DNA, and I found out I had Indian DNA. That’s why I think every time I hear some music, especially Indian music, I find my body moving." #WATCH | Indonesia: At a community event in Jakarta, President of Indonesia Prabowo Subianto says, “… Just before I made my state visit to India, I had a what is called a genome sequencing test.

I tested my DNA and I found out I had Indian DNA. And that’s why I think every… pic.twitter.com/CRT0WqjImD— ANI (@ANI) July 7, 2026 His remarks drew loud cheers and applause from the Indian crowd. Prabowo further revealed that several of his ministers and generals also liked to sing Indian songs, adding, “Maybe most of them have Indian DNA too." He also described himself as a friend to all Indians, saying Indonesians must learn from the experience of India. “Our civilisation, our culture are strongly influenced by the Indian civilisation. Our language is around 50% from Sanskrit. Many of our names are Sanskrit names," he added. ‘Won Hearts Of Millions Of Indians’ Prime Minister Narendra Modi heaped praise on Prabowo for his ‘Indian DNA’ remark, saying it had won the hearts of millions of Indians and symbolised the close relationship between India and Indonesia. “Mr President, you said it back then, and you have said it again today. You also mentioned at that time that you possess India’s DNA.

I observed that it was precisely that remark which drew the loudest applause," the Prime Minister said at the event. #WATCH | Indonesia: At a community event in Jakarta, Prime Minister Narendra Modi says, “I express my heartfelt gratitude to President Prabowo for his words. Excellency, you are a true friend of India. Thank you for being here. I have been overwhelmed by the warmth and affection… pic.twitter.com/xhIAEm8brg— ANI (@ANI) July 7, 2026 “Even today, you won the hearts of millions of Indians with that statement; that single sentence touched the hearts of the people of India. It is a DNA forged from mutual trust. It is a DNA built upon a shared heritage," he added. PM Modi also called Prabowo a “true friend" of India and expressed gratitude for his warmth and affection during his three-day visit to India. This came shortly after PM Modi was conferred with the Bintang Republik Indonesia Adipurna, Indonesia’s highest civilian award, by President Prabowo Subianto in recognition for his contributions towards strengthening bilateral ties and cooperation.