Howdy Modi

{{Short description|2019 visit of Narendra Modi to the United States}} {{Multiple issues| {{Notability|1=Events|date=June 2024}} {{POV|date=June 2024}} }} {{Infobox event | name = Howdy Modi | image = Howdy, Modi! (48783742533).jpg | logo = File:Howdy Modi logo.png | logo_caption = | caption = | native_name = | date = {{Start date|2019|09|22}} | time = | duration = | venue = NRG Stadium | location = Houston, Texas, United States | coordinates = | type = Community summit | theme = | cause = | budget = | patrons = | organisers = {{Plainlist| * Texas India Forum * Indian-American community }} | participants = 50,000 | website = {{URL|https://web.archive.org/web/20240113184109/https://howdymodi.org/}} | attendees = }} {{Narendra Modi series}} '''Howdy Modi''' was a community summit and mega event held on September 22, 2019, at the NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas, United States.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2019-09-29 |title=Analysis {{!}} The Indian prime minister and Trump addressed a Houston rally. Who was signaling what? |url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2019/09/29/prime-minister-modi-india-donald-trump-addressed-huge-houston-rally-who-was-signaling-what/ |access-date=2024-06-13 |newspaper=Washington Post |language=en-US |issn=0190-8286}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2019-09-17 |title=When is 'Howdy Modi!' event? |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/when-is/when-is-howdy-modi-event-houston-texas-us-president-trump-indian-americans-address-6004079/ |access-date=2024-06-13 |website=The Indian Express |language=en}}</ref> The event was notable for the joint address by Narendra Modi, the Prime Minister of India, and Donald Trump, the President of the United States, showcasing the strong ties and strategic partnerships between the two countries.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2019-09-22 |title='Howdy, Modi!': Trump hails Indian PM at 'historic' Texas rally |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-49788492 |access-date=2024-06-13 |language=en-GB}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=At US rally, Modi backs Trump, takes aim at Pakistan |url=https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2019/9/22/howdy-modi-trump-attends-indian-pms-rally-in-houston |access-date=2024-06-13 |website=Al Jazeera |language=en}}</ref>

== Background == Organized by the Texas India Forum, the event highlighted the contributions of Indian Americans to American society and the strong cultural and economic bonds between India and the United States. Over 50,000 people attended the event, making it one of the largest receptions for a foreign leader in the United States.<ref>{{Cite web |title=A Sneak Peek Into The Mega 'Howdy, Modi!' Event On Sunday. What's On Show |url=https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/howdy-modi-event-full-details-here-date-time-schedule-of-narendra-modi-donald-trump-event-2103409 |access-date=2024-06-13 |website=NDTV.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=2019-10-03 |title='Howdy, Modi!' organised, funded by US-based volunteers, not party or government: BJP |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/howdy-modi-organised-funded-by-us-based-volunteers-not-party-or-government-bjp/articleshow/71429184.cms?from=mdr |access-date=2024-06-13 |work=The Economic Times |issn=0013-0389}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title="Howdy, Modi!": PM Gets Rockstar Welcome In Houston, Will Address Packed Stadium Soon |url=https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/america-says-howdy-modi-pm-narendra-modi-to-address-50-000-in-houston-2105290 |access-date=2024-06-13 |website=NDTV.com}}</ref>

== Event details == The summit featured a cultural program titled "Woven: The Indian-American Story," celebrating the Indian-American community's contributions to the United States. This was followed by the "Shared Dreams, Bright Futures" session, where both leaders spoke about future collaborations between India and the U.S.<ref>{{Cite web |title=PM addresses the Indian community event ' Howdy Modi' at Houston |url=https://pib.gov.in/pib.gov.in/Pressreleaseshare.aspx?PRID=1585811 |access-date=2024-06-13 |website=pib.gov.in}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |agency=Associated Press |date=2019-09-22 |title='Howdy Modi': thousands of Indian Americans attend Trump rally |url=https://www.theguardian.com/world/2019/sep/22/thousands-of-indian-americans-expected-at-modi-rally-in-houston |access-date=2024-06-13 |work=The Guardian |language=en-GB |issn=0261-3077}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2019-09-22 |title=Howdy, Modi: Full schedule, timings of PM Narendra Modi-Donald Trump event in Houston |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/howdy-modi-full-schedule-timings-of-pm-narendra-modi-donald-trump-event-in-houston-1601860-2019-09-22 |access-date=2024-06-13 |website=India Today |language=en}}</ref>

== Speeches ==

* '''Narendra Modi''' addressed topics such as the strength of Indo-U.S. relations, contributions of the Indian diaspora, and shared democratic values.<ref>{{Cite journal |last1=de Souza |first1=Rebecca |last2=Hussain |first2=Syed Ali |date=2023-04-03 |title="Howdy Modi!": Mediatization, Hindutva, and long distance ethnonationalism |url=https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/17513057.2021.1987505 |journal=Journal of International and Intercultural Communication |language=en |volume=16 |issue=2 |pages=138–161 |doi=10.1080/17513057.2021.1987505 |issn=1751-3057|url-access=subscription }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Hall |first=Ian |date=2019-09-23 |title=Howdy Modi in Houston: why India's Narendra Modi puts so much effort into wooing the diaspora |url=http://theconversation.com/howdy-modi-in-houston-why-indias-narendra-modi-puts-so-much-effort-into-wooing-the-diaspora-123946 |access-date=2024-06-13 |website=The Conversation |language=en-US}}</ref> * '''Donald Trump''' spoke about the strategic partnership and economic ties, emphasizing defense, technology, and energy sector collaborations.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Marlow |first=Iain |title=India Diaspora Works for Modi From 8,000 Miles Away |url=https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-05-20/india-s-global-diaspora-is-mobilized-for-modi-s-election-win |access-date=2024-06-13 |newspaper=Bloomberg|date=20 May 2024 }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Remarks by President Trump and Prime Minister Modi of India at "Howdy, Modi: Shared Dreams, Bright Futures" Event – The White House |url=https://trumpwhitehouse.archives.gov/briefings-statements/remarks-president-trump-prime-minister-modi-india-howdy-modi-shared-dreams-bright-futures-event/ |access-date=2024-06-13 |website=trumpwhitehouse.archives.gov}}</ref>

== Impact == ''Howdy Modi'' significantly impacted the Indian-American community, fostering a greater understanding and deeper political engagement. It also underscored the strategic importance of U.S.-India relations on the global stage.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Paul |first=Sonia |date=2019-09-23 |title='Howdy, Modi!' Was a Display of Indian Americans' Political Power |url=https://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2019/09/howdy-modi-rally-trump-divides-indian-diaspora/598600/ |access-date=2024-06-13 |website=The Atlantic |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=PTI |date=2019-09-21 |title='Howdy Modi' event 'win-win' situation for Modi and Trump: Mukesh Aghi |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/howdy-modi-event-win-win-situation-for-modi-trump-mukesh-aghi/article29475057.ece |access-date=2024-06-13 |work=The Hindu |language=en-IN |issn=0971-751X}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2019-09-22 |title=Diaspora Diplomacy: How Outreach With 'Howdy Modi' Will Help Cement India's Image Abroad |url=https://www.news18.com/news/opinion/diaspora-diplomacy-how-pm-narendra-modis-outreach-with-howdy-modi-will-help-cement-indias-image-abroad-2318123.html |access-date=2024-06-13 |website=News18 |language=en}}</ref>

== Reception == The event received widespread media coverage and was well-received by the public.<ref>{{Cite news |last=PTI |date=2019-09-22 |title='Howdy, Modi': PM cheers for Trump 2.0 |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/howdy-modi-pm-cheers-for-trump-20/article61982623.ece |access-date=2024-06-13 |work=The Hindu |language=en-IN |issn=0971-751X}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Kumar |first=Rashmee |date=2019-09-25 |title=The Network of Hindu Nationalists Behind Modi's "Diaspora Diplomacy" in the U.S. |url=https://theintercept.com/2019/09/25/howdy-modi-trump-hindu-nationalism/ |access-date=2024-06-13 |website=The Intercept |language=en-US}}</ref>

However, opposition parties in India, such as the Indian National Congress, argued that Modi violated foreign policy norms by 'campaigning' for US President Donald Trump with slogans like "Abki baar, Trump sarkar."<ref>{{Cite web |date=September 23, 2019 |title=BJP, Cong lock horns over Howdy event |url=https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/congress-questions-modis-support-for-trumps-election-campaign/article29487836.ece |website=businessline}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Bhardwaj |first=Deeksha |date=September 24, 2019 |title=Rahul Gandhi criticises Howdy, Modi! but his party peers can't stop praising it |website=ThePrint |url=https://theprint.in/politics/rahul-gandhi-criticises-howdy-modi-party-peers-praising/296055/}}</ref>

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