"PM Modi Is 'The Boss'": Australian PM's Bruce Springsteen Comparison

In his opening remarks, Anthony Albanese referred to the huge audience and compared PM Modi's popularity to legendary rockstar Bruce Springsteen.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is "The Boss", his Australian counterpart Anthony Albanese said today at a grand community event for the Indian expatriate in Sydney.

In his opening remarks, Mr Albanese referred to the huge audience and compared PM Modi's popularity to legendary rockstar Bruce Springsteen, also known by fans as "The Boss".

"The last time I saw someone on this stage was Bruce Springsteen and he didn't get the reception that Prime Minister Modi got. The thousands in attendance at Sydney's Kudos Bank Arena applauded.

When both the Prime Ministers arrived at the venue, PM Modi was accorded a traditional welcome.

The program started with a cultural performance by Indian dancers.

Speaking in front of PM Modi, Mr. Albanese talked about his bilateral meeting with PM Modi scheduled after the event.