PM Modi's Foreign Trips Cost ₹557.51 Crore Over Five Years, Government Discloses Full Expenditure Breakdown The Indian government disclosed on Thursday that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's official foreign trips from 2021 to 2026 have cost the public exchequer a minimum of ₹557.51 crore. This information was provided in response to a query by Rajya Sabha members Sanjay Singh and Dr. V Shivdasan, who had sought details about the cost of Modi's trips, the number of visits, and bilateral agreements signed during these journeys. According to the response, Modi has undertaken official visits to countries across Asia, Europe, North America, Africa, and the Pacific region. The government clarified that the 2026 trip to France, which occurred in June 2026, has not yet been fully accounted for, and its cost will be included in the final tally once all bills are settled. It also noted that some 2026 expenditure figures are provisional and will be finalized after all payments are processed. The most expensive trips during this period included Modi's February 2025 visit to France, which cost ₹25.59 crore, followed by his April 2025 trip to Saudi Arabia (₹15.54 crore), July 2025 visit to Brazil (₹17.72 crore), and June 2025 trip to the United States (₹16.54 crore). The September 2024 visit to the U.S. also cost ₹15.33 crore, while his June 2024 trip to Italy totaled ₹14.36 crore. In 2026, Modi visited Malaysia, Israel, the UAE, Netherlands, Sweden, Norway, Italy, France, Slovakia, Seychelles, Indonesia, Australia, and New Zealand. The government emphasized that some 2026 expenditure data remains provisional. For 2025, Modi's visits included France, the U.S.#rajya_sabha #indian_government #prime_minister_modi #sanjay_singh #dr_v_shivdasan
