PM Narendra Modi to address 50,000 people in US stadium where 2017 Super Bowl was held, event named 'Howdy Modi!'

Houston-based Texas India Forum will host a community summit in hour of visiting Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi at NRG stadium on September 22. NRG stadium, one of America's largest professional football stadiums, is home to Houston Texans franchise, where Super Bowl was held in 2017.

Texas India Forum, a t-for-profit organisation, confirmed that y expect 50,000 people to attend mega event billed as "Howdy, Modi!", using full capacity of stadium in concert configuration. Over 650 community organisations have already signed up to be "welcome partners" for programme. Organisers have extended deadline for welcome partners to sign up until Saturday and y will receive exclusive early access to free passes for ir members.

event will include a cultural programme and an address by Modi. Well-kwn Indian community leader in Houston Jugal Malani has been named conver of "Howdy, Modi!" organising committee. "We are excited to hold this summit at rewned NRG stadium. This will be largest ever garing of Indian Americans and friends of India, with a diverse representation from region and across country," Malani said.

tagline for summit, "Shared Dreams, Bright Futures", reflects intent to build on common aspirations that bring toger great democracies of United States and India.

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Attendance for event will be free, but passes will be required, which can be obtained only by registering at website. Early access for welcome partner organisations starts July 28 and general registration will open on August 12. This will be Modi's first visit to Houston as prime minister.

Several years ago, when he was a general secretary of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Modi had visited Houston to participate in groundbreaking ceremony of BAPS temple in Stafford.

A large number of Modi supporters live in Houston area and hundreds of volunteers have been helping in his election campaigns in India from overseas.

After Modi toured New York in 2014 and Silicon Valley in 2016, Indian American community in Houston has been clamouring for his visit. Indian Americans at large and Overseas Friends of BJP are excited about event and hearing Modi in person. 

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