Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to embark on a visit to the United States from September 21 to 23. During this trip, he will participate in the Quad Summit and deliver a keynote address at the ‘Summit of the Future’ at the United Nations General Assembly in New York.
As the anticipation builds for his arrival in New York, various reports have been indicating the excitement of the Indian diaspora in the United States.
Over 24,000 Indian-Americans have registered to attend his community event on September 22 at the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Long Island, which has a seating capacity of 15,000. This event, titled “Modi & US: Progress Together,” will be a celebration of the diversity and success of the Indian-American community, featuring cultural performances and appearances by prominent Indian-American figures.
Madhav Sumani, an enthusiastic member of the Indian diaspora, expressed his eagerness and told ANI that he can hardly contain his excitement to see PM Modi! He said that his accomplishments in India, like the bullet train initiative and the electrification of the railway network, are truly impressive. He also said that living in Nagpur, he has seen the firsthand impact of the metro expansion. ” I really love his aura and energy when he comes,” Sumani said.
Prakash Shantilal Patel, a member of Indian diaspora in the US, said, “We are super excited to meet him. PM Modi is one of the excellent Prime Ministers of the country and he is famous in the world, so we are excited. Around 5,000 to 10,000 people from Gujarati community will meet him. We will definitely talk to him, if we get a chance.
Arav Verma, a teenager from the Indian diaspora, said, “I am very excited to see PM Modi and I cannot wait to meet him. He did a lot of good stuffs for the country. He is one of my favourite leaders of all time.”
Another member of the diaspora, Madhulika, while welcoming PM Modi, said, “Namaste Modi Ji. A very-very warm welcome to you in USA and New York city, and we are very thankful to you for all the important works that you have done for all the people of India. We are sitting far and we are so super proud on him, like proud is an understatement. So definitely I want to educate my future generations, my family and friends and want to tell about the great leader like you, so, thank you so much for everything that you
have done for us.
Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri also highlighted the significance of Modi’s engagements during this visit, noting that it will allow the Prime Minister to express gratitude to US President Joe Biden and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida for their leadership in the Quad partnership. Misri described the upcoming discussions as a chance to deepen the comprehensive global strategic partnership between India and the US, which spans numerous sectors.
Misri said that this visit is not just a diplomatic affair but a vibrant exchange. He also notified that PM Modi will engage with the Indian community, meet business leaders, and participate in high-level talks, starting with the Quad Summit in Wilmington, Delaware, before heading to New York for the Summit of the Future.
Throughout these three days, Modi’s itinerary promises rich interactions, from addressing pressing global issues to celebrating the spirit of the Indian diaspora, making this visit a pivotal chapter in strengthening ties between India and the US.
(With ANI inputs)
