More than 50,000 people fill a stadium in the city of Houston, along with dance songs to celebrate in colorful costumes. It was the largest...
More than 50,000 people fill a stadium in the city of Houston, along with dance songs to celebrate in colorful costumes. It was the largest supportive event for a foreign leader in America.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi - Photo: AFP
President Trump will also fly to Houston just to attend an event called "Howdy Modi", scheduled for September 22 (US time).
"Howdy Modi" will begin with performances lasting over an hour and a half of about 400 dancers in eye-catching costumes.
"I am extremely excited to hear the wise advice from Modi Prime Minister. He is a great source of inspiration for me, for India and for the whole world," one participant could not hide. emotions when asked by the ANI News Agency.
The White House said President Trump will spend about 1 hour and 40 minutes at NRG Stadium and give a speech about 30 minutes.
Indian media commented that Trump appeared to be seeking the support of the 4 million Indian-American community ahead of the 2020 presidential election. There are about 300,000 Indian-Americans living in Houston.
An Indian American kisses Modi's hand when he arrives in Houston on September 22 - Screenshot
According to Reuters news agency, in the 2016 election, 75% of American Indians in Houston voted for Hillary Clinton, Mr. Trump's opponent. The city itself is also considered a stronghold of the Democratic Party.
Leaving aside the above, Mr. Trump's appearance at "Howdy Modi" adds to the solemnity of the reception of Modi Prime Minister.
"The leadership of the two largest democracies in the world to come together in an event gathering more than 50,000 people is an event of historic significance, strengthening the relationship between the United States and India," said Mr. Barai, a A close friend of Prime Minister Modi, emphasizing to Radio NDTV.
This is not the first time Mr. Modi has received a warm welcome from Indian Americans coming to the US, but it is the biggest event ever held. In 2014, 19,000 people showed up at a similar event in New York.
Mr. Modi was dressed when visiting the Houston-American community in Houston - Screenshot
Modi, the leader of the Bharatiya Janata Party, received much support from Indians in the United States. A group of Indian Americans called and campaigned for voters to support Modi's party in the May 1919 election.
However, the decision to end the Kashmir region's autonomy has left the Modi government with some support in the United States. Thousands of Sikhs and Muslims called for protests against Modi when he arrived in Houston on September 22, Reuters reported.
Modi came to the US this time to attend the plenary session of the UN General Assembly, which will take place next week in New York. He is expected to have formal talks with Mr. Trump on the sidelines of the meeting.
Ms. Phoenix
