Diaspora optimistic about Indo-US ties under Modi and Trump

TIL Desk/World/Washington/ The enthusiastic Indian diaspora gathered in Virginia to listen to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s address voiced optimism about the future of Indo-US ties under the leadership of Modi and President Donald Trump.

Dressed in their traditional finery, the nearly 600 Indian-Americans said they believe that the millions-strong Indian diaspora in the US can make a big difference in the bilateral ties.

Though the event was attended by more than 600 community members, it was much less compared to Modi’s 2014 Madison Square Garden reception attended by over 18,000 people.

The prime minister spoke for nearly 50 minutes at the event in Hindi and explained to the audience the welfare programmes his government has launched in past three years.

Sudhir Parikh, a medical doctor and long time community leader, told that India is moving forward under Modi’s leadership. Modi “correctly believes that the Indian diaspora can make a big difference between US and India relations.”