Hours before Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ceremonial reception on the White House lawn, the White House said today that the Indian prime minister’s official state visit will “reinforce and deeply reaffirm our shared commitment to a prosperous and secure Indo-Pacific region”. Will do.” Partnership between the two largest democracies of the world”. Modi and US President Joe Biden will announce a mega deal today for the purchase of General Atomics MQ-9 ‘Reaper’ armed drones, which can fly up to 50,000 feet carrying 1,746 kg payload capacity and stay in the air for more than 27 hours Could stay. Hours before the official meeting between Modi and Biden in the Oval Office on Thursday, a senior US administration official announced that India has decided to join the Artemis agreement, under which NASA and ISRO will partner with the International Space Station in 2024. agreed on a joint mission for The historic Modi-Biden summit will also result in an unprecedented deal on co-production of GE F414 jet engines for fighter jets in India. The next 36 hours of Modi’s stay in America will be very important for India. It is easy to argue that the US wants to “use” India to increase its power and that US companies will benefit from defense deals. The ground reality is that by adopting a neutral stand in the Ukraine war, India has shown the world that it does not work under any external pressure, nor can any country use Modi for its own benefit. India needs America more than America needs India. If a country has no need then why would it waste so much of its time? Let me give an example. India needs to create more jobs, invest more in infrastructure, increase its manufacturing capacity and expand its global trade. America can play a big role in all these areas. It would be wrong on the part of the opposition to oppose Modi’s US visit just because much of the credit will go to the Indian PM and it may help him in next year’s general election. Today we should think beyond that. Let me give another example. India faces security challenges at a time when we are threatened by China, which has global ambitions. China is working on territorial expansion and if India has to counter China then it may need US support. There is no point in rejecting American help. Our armed forces need modern weapons, better equipment and state-of-the-art intelligence if they have to properly counter China. American experience and technology can help us in this area. This is the reason why China is worried about Modi’s visit to America.
Congress reaction on Modi’s US visit is surprising
It was a proud moment for India when top American business tycoons, Nobel laureate economists, astronomers and thinkers hailed Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New York on Wednesday. Modi also participated in the International Day of Yoga celebrations on the lawns of the United Nations Headquarters with participants from over 130 countries, including diplomats and celebrities. It was a Guinness Book World Record. This was an affirmation of Modi’s continuous efforts to popularize yoga across the world. If the US President invites 8,000 people to the White House lawn to welcome Modi, it is a proud moment for India. When Prime Minister Modi goes to address the American Congress for the second time, it is a matter of honor for 143 crore Indians. But I was surprised when the Congress party, which ruled India for more than 60 years, objected. The Congress posted a picture of former prime minister Jawaharlal Nehru doing yoga and wrote: “On International Yoga Day, we thank Pandit Nehru, who played a key role in popularizing yoga and also made it a part of the national policy. Let us appreciate the importance of the ancient art and philosophy in our physical and mental health and take steps to incorporate it in our lives. Why is it being given to It was Congress MP Shashi Tharoor who responded to his own party, tweeting: “Really! We must also thank all those who revived and popularized Yoga including our Govt @PMOIndia and @MEAIndia for internationalizing International Yoga Day through the United Nations. As I’ve argued for decades, yoga is an important part of our soft power around the world and it’s great to see it recognized. The Congress party then tweeted a video showing how US presidents welcomed the then Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru when he visited the US twice. The tweet perhaps tried to underline the fact that US President Biden did not go to the airport to receive Modi. The Congress, which has ruled India for decades, must know that conditions have changed since 1949 and it is 2023. Security protocols have changed. The Congress leaders did not like the slogans of ‘Modi-Modi’ by NRIs, nor did the American think tanks and business tycoons praise Modi. In response, Congress released a letter signed by 75 US senators and congressmen, urging Biden to raise issues related to religious intolerance and freedom of the press during talks with Modi. Neither India nor the US government reacted to this letter. John Kirby, coordinator of the US National Security Council, said Modi’s visit to the US will reaffirm the strong ties between our two countries and enhance our strategic partnership. …the United States supports India’s rise as a great power.”
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