India, Nov. 2 -- A delegation of foreign diplomats is in Patna to observe Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Sunday roadshow through the Bihar capital - a visit focused on witnessing electoral politics in action and understanding the scale of his enduring popularity.

Envoys from seven countries - Japan, Indonesia, Denmark, Australia, the United Kingdom, Bhutan, and South Africa - are scheduled to watch Modi's roadshow through Patna's main thoroughfares this evening. The delegation includes Noriaki Abe, Political Minister from Japan; Yudho Sasongko, Deputy Ambassador, and Maulana Syahid, Minister Counselor (Political Head) from Indonesia; Martin Egknud Petersen, Deputy Head of Mission from Denmark; Orson Passi, Political Second Secretary from...