New Delhi: As Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to visit the United States in September to attend the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) meeting, he will be addressing a massive gathering of around 50,000 people in Houston as Texas India Forum is hosting a community summit in honour of PM Modi at the NRG Stadium on September 22.
The NRG stadium, one of America’s largest professional football stadiums, is home to the Houston Texans franchise, where the Super Bowl was held in 2017.
The Texas India Forum expect 50,000 people to attend the mega event billed as ‘Howdy, Modi!’, using the full capacity of the stadium in concert configuration.
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Over 650 community organisations have already signed up to be ‘welcome partners’ for the programme. Organisers have extended the deadline for welcome partners to sign up until Saturday and they will receive exclusive early access to free passes for their members.
The event will witness a cultural programme and a speech by PM Modi.
A well-known Indian community leader in Houston Jugal Malani has been named the convenor of the ‘Howdy, Modi!’ organising committee.
“We are excited to hold this summit at the renowned NRG stadium. This will be the largest ever gathering of Indian Americans and friends of India, with a diverse representation from the region and across the country,” Malani said.
The tagline for the summit, “Shared Dreams, Bright Futures”, reflects the intent to build on the common aspirations that bring together the great democracies of the United States and India.
Attendance for the event will be free, but passes will be required, which can be obtained only by registering at the website — www.howdymodi.org.