Published 09:39 IST, September 20th 2019
'Howdy, Modi': PM's mega event causes social media frenzy
As Texas gears up for the big event 'Howdy Modi', the buzz around it is quite real on social media as well. Netizens have showed excitement through tweets.
- World News
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As Texas gears up for the big event 'Howdy Modi', the buzz around it is quite real. Apart from the Indian-American diaspora in Texas, the excitement on social media has also been stirred up. The event is said to be one of the biggest community events to be attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. United States President Donald Trump is also scheduled to attend the event where PM Modi is set to address thousands of attendees. Here's a look at the excitement and buzz surrounding the event.
Netizens on 'Howdy Modi'
The event is scheduled for September 22. However, the vibrant Twitterverse cannot seem to let go of the excitement that is following up before the mega-event, which includes Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Donald Trump. Here are some tweets showing the excitement for the event:
Some of the Indians based in other states of the United States have also considered travelling to Texas in order to attend the event.
The NRG stadium in Texas is all set to host 'Howdy Modi'
Howdy Modi event
The Texas India Forum, a not-for-profit organization, confirmed that they expect 50,000 people to attend the mega event billed as "Howdy, Modi!", using the full capacity of the stadium in concert configuration. Over 650 community organizations have signed up as "welcome partners" for the programme. The event will include a cultural programme and an address by Modi. Well-known Indian community leader in Houston Jugal Malani has been named the convenor of the "Howdy, Modi!" organizing committee. "We are excited to hold this summit at the renowned NRG stadium. This will be the largest ever gathering of Indian Americans and friends of India, with a diverse representation from the region and across the country," Malani said.
Updated 11:41 IST, September 20th 2019