Published 11:20 IST, September 16th 2019
Howdy, Modi: Trump attending; here's Dr Swamy on the significance
BJP MP Dr. Subramanian Swamy on Sunday, explained the significance of Trump's then-probable appearance at the 'Howdy, Modi!' event in Texas. US has confirmed.
While the White House has just confirmed US President Donald Trump's appearance at PM Modi's upcoming 'Howdy, Modi!' event, BJP MP Dr. Subramanian Swamy on Sunday, explained the significance of Trump's then-probable appearance. He stated that if Trump were to appear, it would mark the beginning of a new era in global politics. He also said that in the world's triangle, Indo-US-China are the angles, highlighting the global stature of the tri-nation. PM Modi is set to address the Indian diaspora at the Texas event on September 22.
Dr. Swamy explains Trump appearance at 'Howdy, Modi!'
Trump confirms appearance at Howdy, Modi!
Earlier on Sunday, White House confirmed that US President Donald Trump will join Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Houston's mega "Howdy, Modi!" event on September 22. Reflecting on the new bonhomie in the India-US ties under the Trump administration, this is for the first time in recent history that the leaders of the two largest democracies would be addressing a joint rally anywhere in the world. This would also be the first time that an American president would be addressing thousands of Indian-Americans at one place in the US. The statement added that Trump will be accompanied by a bipartisan delegation of Governors, Members of Congress, Mayors and other public officials. Senior US senator and House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer is also set to attend the event.
PM Modi thanks Trump for 'Howdy, Modi!' appearance
In response, PM Modi on Monday thanked Donald Trump for joining him at the Texas event. He said that Trump's presence at the event signifies the special friendship between India and USA. He also expressed his eagerness at attending the mega-packed event. He added that this development also signified the contribution of the Indian community to American society and economy.
'Howdy Modi!' event:
The 'Howdy Modi' event organised by Texas India Forum, a not-for-profit organisation has confirmed that over 650 community organisations have already signed up to be "welcome partners" for the program. The event will include a cultural programme and an address by PM Modi. A 90-minute cultural program titled, “Woven: The Indian-American Story” is going to performed celebrating the contributions of Indian-Americans to the cultural, intellectual, and social landscape of the United States. The program will start at 10:00 am before Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s address to the stadium.
Updated 11:33 IST, September 16th 2019