Instant Alert: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi loves giving hugs — here are 19 of his most amusing awkward encounters

MANAGE SUBSCRIPTIONS   |   UNSUBSCRIBE   |   VIEW ONLINE   Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi loves giving hugs — here are 19 of his most amusing awkward encounters by Brennan Weiss on Jan 8, 2017, 9:00 AM Advertisement Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is known for being a charismatic, powerful, and controversial figure. As the 67-year-old leader of a country with more than 1.3 billion people as well as one of the world's strongest militaries and largest economies, his influence is undeniable. But there's something else about Modi that not many outside India may know: He loves giving hugs. From government officials to presidents to prominent businessmen and dictators, everyone gets an embrace. Here are 19 of Modi's most amusing awkward encounters: SEE ALSO: The rise of Narendra Modi, India's prolific — and complicated — prime minister DON'T MISS: Indian Prime Minister hugs Trump during Rose Garden ceremony Mexican President Enrique Peña Nieto was caught off guard. After a bilateral meeting in 2015, former President Barack Obama didn't know how to handle Modi's hug either. Former US Secretary of State John Kerry decided to chat mid-hug, perhaps to make the whole thing a little bit less awkward. See the rest of the story at Business Insider   Share the latest business news with your network:    Email sent to: nguyenvu1187.love5@blogger.com   |   Manage your email preferences   |   Unsubscribe Terms of Service   |   Privacy Policy Business Insider. 150 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10011