The Indian Prime Minister made a bold fashion choice to greet President Obama, arriving in a suit with his own name repeatedly sewn into it. Narendra Modi gave Michelle Obama some stiff competition, in a dark suit with gold pinstripes and a check pocket square for talks with the president yesterday. But the stripes on the fitted wool jacket and trousers Mr Modi wore were not actually stripes at all - and close-up photographs revealed the words 'Narendra Damodardas Modi' had been embroidered on his outfit. Scroll down for video . Narendra Modi met President Obama in a dark pinstriped suit with his own name repeatedly sewn into it . Close-up photographs revealed the words 'Narendra Damodardas Modi' had been embroidered on his outfit . Damodardas was Mr Modi's father, a tea seller in western Indian state of Gujarat. Fans of Mr Modi on Twitter loved the look, but political . opponents jumped at the chance to hit back at the prime . minister. 'The levels of megalomania and narcissism are . unparalleled,' said Shehzad Poonawalla, a supporter of the main opposition party, Congress. 'It reveals a lot about the mindset of the man.' The Gujarat state-based designer, who asked not to be named, has worked closely on designing Mr Modi's wardrobe since 2001. Narendra Modi presents a reproduction of telegram sent by U.S. to the Indian Constituent Assembly in 1946, to Mr Obama yesterday . He said: 'We were told that he had loved it because it was something . exclusive.' Obama's three-day visit to New Delhi has already yielded . plans to unlock billions of dollars in nuclear trade and to . deepen defence ties, steps the world's two largest democracies . hope will establish an enduring strategic partnership. India's leader has long been known for his flair for . fashion, often sporting short-sleeved versions of the kurta, the . Indian knee-length loose shirt. The look has become so popular that the 'Modi Kurta' has . become its own label in India. Obama also praised Mr Modi's fashion sense at a state dinner held on . Sunday in New Delhi, comparing it to his wife's elegance. 'So he's tough. And he also has style,' he said. 'One of our newspapers back home wrote, 'Move aside, . Michelle Obama.  The world has a new fashion icon.'' Obama also praised Mr Modi's fashion sense, comparing it to his wife's elegance. Pictured from left, Michelle Obama, Indian President Pranab Mukherjee, Mr Obama and Mr Modi attend a reception in New Delhi today .
Narendra Modi made a bold fashion choice to greet President Obama .
Wore a dark suit with gold pinstripes and a check pocket square for talks .
Close-up photographs revealed the words 'Narendra Damodardas Modi'
Mr Obama praised Mr Modi's sartorial flair, adding: 'He has style'
But a supporter of the opposition party said: 'The levels of megalomania and narcissism are unparalleled'
The Indian Prime Minister made a bold fashion choice to greet President Obama, arriving in a suit with his own name repeatedly sewn into it. Narendra Modi gave Michelle Obama some stiff competition, in a dark suit with gold pinstripes and a check pocket square for talks with the president yesterday. But the stripes on the fitted wool jacket and trousers Mr Modi wore were not actually stripes at all - and close-up photographs revealed the words 'Narendra Damodardas Modi' had been embroidered on his outfit. Scroll down for video . Narendra Modi met President Obama in a dark pinstriped suit with his own name repeatedly sewn into it . Close-up photographs revealed the words 'Narendra Damodardas Modi' had been embroidered on his outfit . Damodardas was Mr Modi's father, a tea seller in western Indian state of Gujarat. Fans of Mr Modi on Twitter loved the look, but political . opponents jumped at the chance to hit back at the prime . minister. 'The levels of megalomania and narcissism are . unparalleled,' said Shehzad Poonawalla, a supporter of the main opposition party, Congress. 'It reveals a lot about the mindset of the man.' The Gujarat state-based designer, who asked not to be named, has worked closely on designing Mr Modi's wardrobe since 2001. Narendra Modi presents a reproduction of telegram sent by U.S. to the Indian Constituent Assembly in 1946, to Mr Obama yesterday . He said: 'We were told that he had loved it because it was something . exclusive.' Obama's three-day visit to New Delhi has already yielded . plans to unlock billions of dollars in nuclear trade and to . deepen defence ties, steps the world's two largest democracies . hope will establish an enduring strategic partnership. India's leader has long been known for his flair for . fashion, often sporting short-sleeved versions of the kurta, the . Indian knee-length loose shirt. The look has become so popular that the 'Modi Kurta' has . become its own label in India. Obama also praised Mr Modi's fashion sense at a state dinner held on . Sunday in New Delhi, comparing it to his wife's elegance. 'So he's tough. And he also has style,' he said. 'One of our newspapers back home wrote, 'Move aside, . Michelle Obama.  The world has a new fashion icon.'' Obama also praised Mr Modi's fashion sense, comparing it to his wife's elegance. Pictured from left, Michelle Obama, Indian President Pranab Mukherjee, Mr Obama and Mr Modi attend a reception in New Delhi today .
choice to greet President Obama, arriving in a competition, in a dark suit with gold pinstripes and a check pocket square for talks with the photographs revealed the words 'Narendra megalomania and narcissism are . unparalleled,' said Shehzad Poonawalla, a supporter of the main icon.'' Obama also praised Mr Modi's fashion