Prime Minister Narendra Modi US Visit, Day 2 Highlights: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is on his first State visit to the United States, addressed the US Congress at the Capitol Hill after a joint press briefing along with US President Joe Biden at the White House on June 22. Modi’s address to the US Congress grabbed headlines all over the globe as he got multiple standing ovations during his speech. The Prime Minister spoke on the need to end war, India’s economy and diversity, sustainable agriculture, women empowerment, terrorism and much more! Even the Capitol Hill was echoing with Modi chants.
In his joint press briefing with POTUS Joe Biden on Thursday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that there was no discrimination in his government’s policies on religious grounds and that it enforced the law equally, without bias. He said that democracy is India’s spirit and it runs in the country’s veins as he dismissed allegations of discrimination against religious minorities in India. The briefing was followed by the bilateral meeting that was held between Modi and Biden.
After the historic Capitol Hill address, a grand state dinner was organised by the Biden administration in honour of PM Modi. Several eminent personalities from the US and India attended the State dinner. From Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella to Google boss Sundar Pichai to Reliance Chairman Mukesh Ambani to Anand Mahindra, the state dinner saw several dignitaries.
Earlier in the day, PM Modi received a grand ceremonial welcome at the White House where thousands were seen chanting his name in unison.
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PM Modi has posted a video message on his official Twitter profile. The PM will lead the International Day of Yoga celebrations at UN today at 5:30 pm (IST). He will also address the UNGA.
In what can be seen as a direct confrontation with his predecessor Jack Dorsey, the Twitter boss said that it was necessary for the micro-blogging site to comply with local laws. He said that failing to do so mean a 'shutdown'. He said that Twitter would provide 'free speech' that's 'possible under law.' It should be noted that on previous instances, Musk has called himself an absolutist when it comes to free speech.
Tesla boss looked visibly excited after meeting PM Modi. He spoke about his India plans. Among several things, Musk said that Tesla will mark its presence in India. Calling it an 'excellent conversation,' Musk expressed his gratitude towards PM Modi for his support.
#WATCH | Twitter and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk after meeting PM Modi in New York, says "I am planning to visit India next year. I am confident that Tesla will be in India and we will do so as soon as humanly possible. I would like to thank PM Modi for his support and hopefully, we… pic.twitter.com/JhuPXsSPD1
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Hello and welcome to our live coverage of PM Narendra Modi's US visit. On Day 1 of his state visit, PM Modi met several eminent personalities of civil society, business leaders ahead of his UNGA visit. In New York, PM Modi met business leaders such as Elon Musk among others. After his meeting with the PM, Musk said that he would love to come to India. He also spoke about investing in India.