This story is from September 22, 2019
'Howdy, Modi': PM Modi gets rousing welcome at NRG stadium
HOUSTON: Prime Minister Narendra Modi was accorded a rousing welcome on Sunday when he arrived at the crowded NSG stadium to address the Indian-American community along with US President Donald Trump.
Trump would join Modi as a "special gesture" by the US President to underscore the special bond between the two countries. It is for the first time that Trump and Modi would share a stage together and address a record crowd of 50,000 Indian-Americans.
Welcoming Prime Minister Modi, Houston Mayor
"Honoured to say Howdy to Modi in Houston." he said.
Organised by the non-profit Texas India Forum, the event, with the tagline 'Shared Dreams, Bright Futures', will shine light on the tremendous contribution of Indo-Americans in United States and the strong and lasting partnership between the US and India.
Ahead of Prime Minister Modi's address, Indian-American artists from Texas and elsewhere performed cultural programmes.
Trump would join Modi as a "special gesture" by the US President to underscore the special bond between the two countries. It is for the first time that Trump and Modi would share a stage together and address a record crowd of 50,000 Indian-Americans.
Sylvester Turner
highlighted the significance of the event and said that Indians have been a key figure in the development of his city."Honoured to say Howdy to Modi in Houston." he said.
Organised by the non-profit Texas India Forum, the event, with the tagline 'Shared Dreams, Bright Futures', will shine light on the tremendous contribution of Indo-Americans in United States and the strong and lasting partnership between the US and India.
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India is in need of huge fresh investment for generation of employment as well as rapid progress. Modi has touched the issues successfully.Read allPost comment
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