New Delhi:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday introduced the Indian authorities will open two new consulates within the US — one in Boston, and one other in Los Angeles.
“Final 12 months, I introduced the opening of a brand new Indian consulate in Seattle. I sought your options for 2 extra Consulates. India has now determined to open two new consulates in Boston and Los Angeles,” PM Modi mentioned.
PM Modi made this announcement whereas interacting with the Indian group in New York’s Nassau Coliseum which was full of excited and cheerful-looking faces whereas reverberating with chants of “Modi, Modi”.
Throughout his speech, PM Modi highlighted India’s rising ties with the US. Addressing the gang, he thanked the folks for turning up on the occasion, making folks repeat “Bharat Mata ki Jai” earlier than concluding his speech.
Among the many many points PM Modi harassed throughout his speech was the BJP-led Central authorities’s return to energy. The group was heard elevating slogans of “Ab ki Baar, Modi Sarkar” whereas the PM was talking on the topic.
Greater than 16,000 folks – lots of them travelling from all corners of the US in a single day – have gathered on the Lengthy Island to hearken to PM Modi’s speech on the group reception.
A cultural programme, depicting the variety of Indian tradition, started lengthy earlier than the PM’s arrival on the packed venue.
On Saturday, instantly after his arrival in Philadelphia, the Prime Minister had shared his eagerness to satisfy the Indian group and Individuals from throughout the US on the New York occasion.
“The Indian group has distinguished itself within the USA, making a optimistic impression throughout numerous sectors. It is at all times a delight to work together with them. At round 9:30 PM India time on Sunday, twenty second September, I’ll tackle the ‘Modi and US’ programme in New York Metropolis. Let’s have a good time the bonds that join our nations!” he talked about after touchdown in Philadelphia following an almost 16-hour journey from Delhi.
Preparations for the important thing engagement, sandwiched between the Quad Summit convened by US President Joe Biden in Delaware on Saturday and PM Modi’s tackle to the United Nations Summit of the Future on Monday, have been happening for the previous many weeks with the organisers overwhelmed by the quantity of people that needed to attend the occasion billed as ‘Modi and US, Progress Collectively’.
“We’re simply so happy with Modiji, and we’re proud to be a part of this nice celebration. Modiji, we love you, and we wish you to be very profitable in no matter you are doing for our nation,” mentioned a girl who had arrived early on the venue on Sunday.
The multi-purpose area, which is the house of the Lengthy Island Nets basketball staff, is in Uniondale, about 50 km from Manhattan.
“That is an occasion that is being organised by the group. As you understand, we’ve got about 4.5 million robust Indian group in america, amongst the most important such teams there, and one which has made a mark for itself and is contributing to the connection between the 2 international locations by performing as a vibrant dwelling bridge between the 2 of us,” Overseas Secretary Vikram Misri mentioned earlier.
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