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'Howdy Modi': PM Modi arrives at NSG stadium amid rousing welcome

PTI
Published : Sep 22, 2019, 10:27 pm IST
Updated : Sep 22, 2019, 10:38 pm IST

Trump would join Modi as a special gesture by the US President to underscore the special bond between the two countries.

Ahead of Prime Minister Modi's address, Indian-American artists from Texas and elsewhere performed cultural programmes. (Photo: ANI)
 Ahead of Prime Minister Modi's address, Indian-American artists from Texas and elsewhere performed cultural programmes. (Photo: ANI)

Houston: Prime Minister Narendra Modi was accorded a rousing welcome on Sunday when he arrived at the crowded NRG 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 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.

Ahead of Prime Minister Modi's address, Indian-American artists from Texas and elsewhere performed cultural programmes.

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