What do the Premier's welcome and PM Modi's invitation to Opposition Leader reveal about Victoria–India ties?

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi concluded his third visit to Australia on 10 July, with Victoria emerging as a key focus of the tour. During the visit, Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan and Opposition Leader Jess Wilson both met with Prime Minister Modi, highlighting strong bipartisan engagement from the state. This raises a question: Do these developments reflect Victoria's growing importance in India–Australia relations? And is the state playing an increasingly influential role in advancing the strategic, economic and cultural partnership between the two countries?