Howdy Modi

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Howdy Modi
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DateSeptember 22, 2019 (2019-09-22)
Venue NRG Stadium
LocationHouston, Texas, United States
TypeCommunity summit
Organised by
  • Texas India Forum
  • Indian-American community
Participants50,000
Website www.howdymodi.org

Howdy Modi was a community summit and mega event held on September 22, 2019, at the NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas, United States. [1] [2] The event was notable for the joint address by Narendra Modi, the Prime Minister of India, and Donald Trump, then President of the United States, showcasing the strong ties and strategic partnerships between the two countries. [3] [4]

Contents

Background

Organized by the Texas India Forum, the event highlighted the contributions of Indian Americans to American society and the strong cultural and economic bonds between India and the United States. Over 50,000 people attended the event, making it one of the largest receptions for a foreign leader in the United States. [5] [6] [7]

Event details

The summit featured a cultural program titled "Woven: The Indian-American Story," celebrating the Indian-American community's contributions to the United States. This was followed by the "Shared Dreams, Bright Futures" session, where both leaders spoke about future collaborations between India and the U.S. [8] [9] [10]

Speeches

Impact

Howdy Modi significantly impacted the Indian-American community, fostering a greater understanding and deeper political engagement. It also underscored the strategic importance of U.S.-India relations on the global stage. [15] [16] [17]

Reception

The event received widespread media coverage and was well-received by the public. [18] [19]

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