PM Modi to address Indian Americans in Washington on June 23: Community leader

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address a gathering of Indian Americans from across the US in Washington on June 23 on the role of diaspora in Indias growth story an eminent community leader has saidPrime Minister Modi is visiting the US from June 2124 at the invitation of US President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden The US president and the First Lady will host Modi at a state dinner on June 22 The visit also includes an address to the Joint Session of the Congress on June 22Modi will address an invitationonly gathering of diaspora leaders from across the country on the evening of June 23 Indian American community leader Dr Bharat Barai saidThe prestigious Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center which has hosted several highprofile meetings in the past has been reserved for the prime ministers address The venue named after former US President Ronald Reagan has a capacity of 900 people Barai told PTI on WednesdayIt is the first federal building in Washington designed for both governmental and private sector purposesPreparations are in full swing for the only community event to be held during the visit of the prime minister A national organising committee of 25 eminent people has been constituted he saidThe event would be hosted by US India Community Foundation A cohost committee has also been set up The community has been given wide representation in both committees Barai saidHe said earlier the plans were to host Modi at a giant stadium in Chicago for him to address 40000 Indian AmericansBut because of the scheduling issues it could not be finalised The prime minister finally gave his consent to address the community on the evening of June 23 soon after which he is likely to leave the US for India he saidMeanwhile two US lawmakers spoke in the US House of Representatives this week about the significance of Modis visit to the USI take this opportunity to address a very important visit by Prime Minister Modi this week I am excited that this person is coming to America to extend goodwill between our two nations in one of the most strategically important relationships we have in the world Congressman Rich McCormick said on TuesdayCongressman Joe Wilson from North Carolina said the existing USIndia partnership has been highlighted by Modi being warmly welcomed here in the House Chamber Madison Square Garden and Howdy Modi in HoustonWith India as the largest democracy and America as the oldest democracy both have shared values of democracy with rule of law opposing authoritarians with the rule of the gun he saidThis story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed agencies Midday accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability trustworthiness reliability and data of the text Midday managementmiddaycom reserves the sole right to alter delete or remove without notice the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever