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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]
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Date | September 22, 2019 |
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Venue | NRG Stadium |
Location | Houston, Texas, United States |
Type | Community summit |
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Participants | 50,000 |
Website | www |
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]
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]
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]
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]
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