This illustrated the importance that the US President accords to India and welcoming gesture towards the contributions of the Indian Diaspora in the United States. The President`s warm and greeting gesture of coming all the way from Washington and sitting throughout the Prime Minister`s speech and then the victory lap of the stadium, hand in hand, with the visiting dignitary, showed his personal commitment to India-USA ties. 

Notably, the friendship between Modi and Trump was on full display at the event. In a never-seen-before display of camaraderie, the two leaders held hands and took a lap around the NRG Stadium after the two leaders addressed the event.Prime Minister also took the occasion to vouch for Trump ahead of 2020 presidential electionsModi, in his style, vouched for Trump ahead of 2020 presidential polls, saying “ab ki baar Trump sarkar” – modifying the `Ab ki Baar Modi Sarkar` slogan coined for the 2014 BJP election campaign.

PM Modi introduced President Trump as a “great American president”, who from being a “CEO to Commander in chief, from board rooms to oval office, from studios to global stage” left a “deep and lasting impact everywhere”.

Referring to Trump’s slogan “make America great again”, Prime Minister Modi said that the US President has achieved much for the United States. He added that India has connected well with President Trump and endorsed the latter by saying “Abki Baar, Trump Sakar“. Remember the US goes to elections next year and this will be seen as an important endorsement of Trump presidency by a visiting foreign leader.

“From Houston to Hyderabad, from Boston to Bengaluru, from Chicago to Shimla, from Los Angeles to Ludhiana, from New Jersey to New Delhi – hundreds of millions are glued, as they witness history in Making”, said the Prime Minister, adding that “it’s a new history and new chemistry and evidence of work together” between the two countries.

Calling PM Modi “one of America’s most devoted and most loyal friend” US President Trump said, “Prime Minister Modi of India is doing a truly exceptional job for India and all the Indian people”

Lauding the Indian-American community, Trump said, “(I am) especially grateful to be joined by over 50,000 incredible members of thriving, prosperous, flourishing, hardworking Indian American community” and four million “amazing Indian Americans who enrich our culture, uphold our values..you are truly proud to be Americans”.

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