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The NaMo fan club at Wembley
November 13, 2015

The Narendra Modi frenzy in the united Kingdom has reached its zenith. The Wembley stadium, which has a seating capacity of 60,000, is house-full. The Indian Diaspora is handing the Indian prime Minister a smashing reception.

Rediff.com presents some glimpses of the NaMo fan club:

Janya Darbar from Leicester wears a Sari featuring a portrait of Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the Wembley Stadium. Photograph: Rob Stothard/Getty Images


A man wearing a mask depicting Narendra Modi waves at Wembley Stadium. Photograph: Dan Kitwood/Getty Images


Members of the Indian community at the stands inside Wembley Stadium. Photograph: Dan Kitwood/Getty Images


A woman holds a scarf of the colours of the Indian flag as she poses at the Wembley Stadium. Photograph: Rob Stothard/Getty Images


People waiting their turn to enter the Wembley Stadium. Photograph: Toby Melville/Reuters


A man shows off his tickets on his way to the Wembley Stadium. Photograph: Toby Melville/Reuters


A Modi supporter outside the Wembley stadium. Photograph: Dan Kitwood/Getty Images


Around 60,000 people including British Indians from 450 different community group from around the country are expected to fill out the stadium. Photograph: Dan Kitwood/Getty Images


A couple poses for a selfie outside the Wembley. Photograph: Dan Kitwood/Getty Images


Crowds start filling the Wembley stadium stands early. An arts programme featuring 800 performers, including the Indian singing star Kanika Kapoor and the London Philharmonic Orchestra, entertained the crowd. Photograph: Dan Kitwood/Getty Images


A vendor sells Modi merchandise outside the Wembley. Photograph: Dan Kitwood/Getty Images

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