Howdy Modi
- Texas India Forum
- Indian-American community
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]
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
- Narendra Modi addressed topics such as the strength of Indo-U.S. relations, contributions of the Indian diaspora, and shared democratic values.[11][12]
- Donald Trump spoke about the strategic partnership and economic ties, emphasizing defense, technology, and energy sector collaborations.[13][14]
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 generally well-received by the public, although there were also protests regarding various policies of the Modi government.[18][19]
See also
- Narendra Modi
- Donald Trump
- Namaste Trump
- India–United States relations
References
- ^ "Analysis | The Indian prime minister and Trump addressed a Houston rally. Who was signaling what?". Washington Post. 2019-09-29. ISSN 0190-8286. Retrieved 2024-06-13.
- ^ "When is 'Howdy Modi!' event?". The Indian Express. 2019-09-17. Retrieved 2024-06-13.
- ^ "'Howdy, Modi!': Trump hails Indian PM at 'historic' Texas rally". 2019-09-22. Retrieved 2024-06-13.
- ^ "At US rally, Modi backs Trump, takes aim at Pakistan". Al Jazeera. Retrieved 2024-06-13.
- ^ "A Sneak Peek Into The Mega 'Howdy, Modi!' Event On Sunday. What's On Show". NDTV.com. Retrieved 2024-06-13.
- ^ "'Howdy, Modi!' organised, funded by US-based volunteers, not party or government: BJP". The Economic Times. 2019-10-03. ISSN 0013-0389. Retrieved 2024-06-13.
- ^ ""Howdy, Modi!": PM Gets Rockstar Welcome In Houston, Will Address Packed Stadium Soon". NDTV.com. Retrieved 2024-06-13.
- ^ "PM addresses the Indian community event ' Howdy Modi' at Houston". pib.gov.in. Retrieved 2024-06-13.
- ^ Press, Associated (2019-09-22). "'Howdy Modi': thousands of Indian Americans attend Trump rally". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 2024-06-13.
- ^ "Howdy, Modi: Full schedule, timings of PM Narendra Modi-Donald Trump event in Houston". India Today. 2019-09-22. Retrieved 2024-06-13.
- ^ de Souza, Rebecca; Hussain, Syed Ali (2023-04-03). ""Howdy Modi!": Mediatization, Hindutva, and long distance ethnonationalism". Journal of International and Intercultural Communication. 16 (2): 138–161. doi:10.1080/17513057.2021.1987505. ISSN 1751-3057.
- ^ Hall, Ian (2019-09-23). "Howdy Modi in Houston: why India's Narendra Modi puts so much effort into wooing the diaspora". The Conversation. Retrieved 2024-06-13.
- ^ Marlow, Iain (20 May 2024). "India Diaspora Works for Modi From 8,000 Miles Away". Bloomberg. Retrieved 2024-06-13.
- ^ "Remarks by President Trump and Prime Minister Modi of India at "Howdy, Modi: Shared Dreams, Bright Futures" Event – The White House". trumpwhitehouse.archives.gov. Retrieved 2024-06-13.
- ^ Paul, Sonia (2019-09-23). "'Howdy, Modi!' Was a Display of Indian Americans' Political Power". The Atlantic. Retrieved 2024-06-13.
- ^ PTI (2019-09-21). "'Howdy Modi' event 'win-win' situation for Modi and Trump: Mukesh Aghi". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2024-06-13.
- ^ "Diaspora Diplomacy: How Outreach With 'Howdy Modi' Will Help Cement India's Image Abroad". News18. 2019-09-22. Retrieved 2024-06-13.
- ^ PTI (2019-09-22). "'Howdy, Modi': PM cheers for Trump 2.0". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2024-06-13.
- ^ Kumar, Rashmee (2019-09-25). "The Network of Hindu Nationalists Behind Modi's "Diaspora Diplomacy" in the U.S." The Intercept. Retrieved 2024-06-13.
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