‘Bharat Mata ki Jai’ chants echo, Indian diaspora welcomes PM Modi in New York

The Indian diaspora gave Prime Minister Narendra Modi a hearty welcome on Tuesday at the Hotel Lotte, where he would be staying during his four-day visit to the US.

Upon witnessing the Prime Minister, members of the Indian diaspora shouted and waved their flags throughout the hotel. “Bharat Mata ki Jai,” was chanted frequently.
Upon seeing the Prime Minister, individuals from the Indian diaspora shouted and joyfully waved their flags.

There was a sense of excitement among the crowd, who were eager to catch a glimpse of and interact with PM Modi during his visit.

The Prime Minister also held a meeting with the Bora community in the hotel.
An individual of Indian origin in the US expressed his profound joy at seeing and having the opportunity to meet PM Modi, stating, “I consider myself extremely fortunate to have met Prime Minister Modi here in the United States.”

Meanwhile, another Indian origin said, “The aura surrounding PM Modi is truly remarkable, and he warmly greeted us with such calmness and kindness. We are very thrilled.”

Earlier Tuesday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived at John F Kennedy International Airport in New York and received a grand reception.
Members of the Indian diaspora chanted ‘Modi, Modi’ slogans as they await PM Modi’s arrival in New York.PM Modi also interacted with the members of the Indian diaspora and was seen shaking hands with them.

PM Modi is expected to meet CEOs, Nobel laureates, economists, artists, scientists, scholars, entrepreneurs, academicians, and health sector experts on Tuesday (local time).

He will attend Yoga Day celebrations at the UN headquarters on June 21. PM Modi will then travel to Washington DC and will receive a ceremonial welcome at the White House on June 22.

US President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden will host a State Dinner in honour of the Prime Minister the same evening. The Prime Minister will also address a Joint Sitting of the US Congress on the same day.

On June 23, the Prime Minister will be jointly hosted at a luncheon by US Vice President Kamala Harris and the US Secretary of State Antony Blinken. In addition to official engagements, the Prime Minister is scheduled to have several interactions with leading CEOs, professionals, and other stakeholders.
He will also meet members of the Indian diaspora.