The Indian-American community is wishing Prime Minister Narendra Modi a warm welcome on his forthcoming historic visit to the US from famous US landmarks.
The neighbourhood has been extending welcomes to Princeton University and Hawaii from Times Square and Niagara Falls.
People from the diaspora and young Indian students, according to the news agency PTI, are using social media sites like Twitter to broadcast their video messages of welcome to PM Modi, who will arrive in New York on June 20 and will lead the festivities for the 9th International Yoga Day at the UN headquarters on June 21.
The State Visit, which includes a speech to the joint session of the US Congress and the historic State Dinner, will take place on June 22 in Washington, DC, where Modi will be greeted by President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden.
The messages included: “Long live India-US friendship!” “India-US ties are a force for global good” “The Indian-American community is deeply proud of Prime Minister Modi’s inspiring leadership” “We would like to welcome Prime Minister @narendramodi for this historic State Visit,” “Hello and welcome, Prime Minister of India @narendramodi to this beautiful city,” and “Hello and welcome, Prime Minister of India @narendramodi to this beautiful city.”
The unique video greetings that Indian-Americans living abroad are delivering from famous American places all throughout the nation are being tweeted by the Indian Consulate General in New York.
The Statue of Liberty, Niagara Falls, Princeton University in New Jersey, Columbia University and Columbia Business School in New York, the National Museum of the US Air Force in Ohio, Times Square, the Brooklyn Bridge, and The Edge, iconic locations in New York City, the Wright Brothers’ Museum in Dayton, Ohio, the Liberty Bell in Philadelphia, as well as locations from New England and Hawaii, are among these famous places.
Important US senators, figures, and governors of individual states are also extending greetings to the Indian Prime Minister.
Bob Menendez, a US Senator from New Jersey and the head of the influential Senate Foreign Relations Committee, welcomed Prime Minister Modi to Washington, DC in a video greeting. He said that he joined the “vibrant and important” Indian-American community in his home state in doing so.
Menendez began his speech with a “Namaste” before describing the Prime Minister’s state visit as a “significant moment” in US-India ties.
The prominent member recalled “fond memories” of his journey to India in 2019, saying it gave him the opportunity to interact with civil society leaders, security, and government officials as well as learn about the country’s history, culture, and many religious traditions.
Menendez remembered his celebration of Mahatma Gandhi’s 150th birthday, which included visits to the Golden Temple, Jama Masjid, and Akshardham Temple.
Whether it’s the “incredible architecture” of the US Capitol dome or the deep generosity of the American people, Menendez said as he wished the Indian leader well on his trip to Washington. “I hope Prime Minister Modi will have the same opportunities to experience all the richness of the United States during his visit,” he added.
“The India-US partnership is essential crucial from our commercial and economic engagement to our security collaboration to our people-to-people linkages. I expect for even greater progress in the coming years since we have made significant steps already.
He emphasised the economic, cultural, and security contributions made by the Indian-American community in New Jersey to the state and the country.
“So let us pledge to work even harder to bring our two societies closer together” and to make them both more affluent in the next years and decades, he added as he concluded his speech with “Jai Hind” and “God bless America.”
Delaware Governor John Carney welcomed Prime Minister Modi to the US and wished him a pleasant stay in the nation’s capital in a video greeting.
“This visit will serve as another way for India and the United States to strengthen our economic and cultural relationships,” Carney added, mentioning his previous trip to India, during which he was “struck by the kindness of the people I met there.”
As governor, he said, he takes “great pride” in promoting the sister-state connection with Gujarat, and he “knows that my fellow Delawarean President Biden feels the same way.”
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