Published 23:31 IST, September 22nd 2019
'Howdy Modi': Facts about the mega event that will surprise you
The PM is all geared up to address the 'Howdy, Modi!' event which is being hosted at the NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas with more than 50,000 people registered
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The PM is all geared up to address the 'Howdy, Modi!' event which is being hosted at the NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas. More than 50,000 people have registered with many others on the waiting list. It will also feature a 90-minute cultural programme with audio feed in English, Hindi, and Spanish. Mentioned below are a few facts about the event that will surprise you.
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10 facts about the 'Howdy, Modi!' event
1. The “Howdy, Modi! Shared Dreams, Bright Futures” Community Summit attendees represent 48 States, all
coming together to enhance the shared values and aspirations of the two great nations whose partnership is
crucial to global peace, prosperity, and human progress.
2. The “Howdy, Modi” event is being organised with the help of more than 1,000 volunteers and 650 Texas-based Welcome Partner organisations which represent the Indian-American community across the US and Canada.
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3. The Indian-American individuals and the diaspora came together to fund this event offering it free to the public.
4. The live broadcast is expected to reach up to half a billion people across the world.
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5. Prime Minister Modi will conduct his speech in Hindi. Simultaneous translation in English and Spanish will be provided.
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6. The stadiums are said to have screens that will have subtitles in English when the PM will deliver his speech.
7. 50,000 guests had registered within three weeks from the opening date.
8. Texas India Forum (TIF) closed registrations 1 month prior to the event, filling NRG Stadium to capacity and putting additional registrations in the waitlist.
9. After the event, US President Trump and PM Modi are likely to sign a trade deal to lower some tariffs on the US produce.
9. The event set to be live-streamed at www.howdymodi.org
PM Modi's US visit
In his US visit starting from Sunday, September 22, PM Modi is scheduled to take part in a series of events, the crucial one being the 'Howdy, Modi!' event and the address at United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) on September 27. The Prime Minister on Monday will attend a Climate Action summit which is going to highlight India's commitment to fighting climate change. On Tuesday, he is scheduled to attend an event celebrating the 150th Birth Anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi.
22:27 IST, September 22nd 2019