Cyprus lawmaker touches PM Modi’s feet during welcome ceremony, video goes viral

In a moment that has caught the attention of the world and gone viral on social media, a Cyprus lawmaker expressed deep reverence towards Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi by touching his feet during his visit to Nicosia on Monday. The emotional gesture took place at the historic Centre of Nicosia, where PM Modi was welcomed by Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides. Among the dignitaries was Michaela Kythreoti Mhlapa, a member of the Nicosia Council, who greeted the Indian Prime Minister not just with a smile or a handshake, but by bowing down and touching his feet — a traditional Indian gesture of respect often reserved for elders and revered personalities.