America
Modi receives rousing welcome in New York
New York, Sep 24
Prime Minister Narendra Modi
on Thursday received a rousing welcome by the members of the Indian
community here. He is in the US to participate in the United Nations
summit on development and give a boost to his 'Make in India' and
'Digital India' programmes.
Arriving at the Waldorf Astoria
Hotel, he stepped out of his vehicle and greeted at least 500 people,
waiting for him with drummers and dancers, and waved to them. Secret
Service agents ran around him, trying to set up a cordon as the crowds
surged and Modi tried to get closer to it.
The supporters chanted "Modi, Modi" and distributed sweets. They gathered about four hours before his arrival.
Jyoti Patel, who came from New Jersey, said they had gathered to support him because "he is a honest man and the hope of India".
Another
supporter, Vikram Amin, said he was there to "hail" Modi as he was
trying to accomplish for all of India what he accomplished for India.
Later, Modi informally met members of the Indian community from the New York and Chicago areas.
Vasudev
Patel, a physician from Atlanta who met Modi, said some of those
meeting him offered to help him implement his programs with their
expertise.
Modi, he said, welcomed their offers and asked the Indian community in the US to contribute to India's development efforts.