PM Modi addressing a joint session of the US Parliament (ANI)
Washington: Prime Minister Narendra Modi US Parliament Addressing the joint session of the Parliament, mentioned the damage caused by the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine, and also raised the issue of terrorism. PM Modi Describing terrorism as a threat to the world, he said that even after more than a decade of 26/11 attack in Mumbai after the 9/11 attack in America, terrorism and radicalization remain a threat to the world. In the US Parliament during the historic address of PM Modi thunderous applause,
When Prime Minister Narendra Modi was giving a speech at the joint session of the US Congress, during his address, US lawmakers stood up and applauded at least 15 times. Not only this, applause rang a total of 79 times. Even when PM Modi concluded his speech at the joint session of the US Congress, the MPs stood up to welcome him and clapped.
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US lawmakers took selfie with PM Modi
Several members of the US Congress met Prime Minister Modi during his address to the joint session. Also took autographs and selfies with him. Then after his address, PM Modi signed the joint session address book of the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Kevin McCarthy.
During his almost hour-long speech, PM Modi said that democracy in America is the oldest in the world, while India is the largest democracy in the world, so this partnership of both the countries is very good for the future of democracy. During his address, PM took a dig at Pakistan for terrorism even without naming it.
PM Modi’s speech encouraging: US lawmaker
Rejecting the war between Russia and Ukraine, PM Modi said that this is not the era of war but of dialogue and mutual diplomacy. It is necessary to stop the bloodshed and human suffering and every effort should be made for this.
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US Congress member Ro Khanna said after PM Modi’s address in the joint session, PM Modi gave a wonderful speech. They reaffirmed the US economic, defense and technology partnership. Another US Congress member Dan Meuser said, “I was deeply moved by PM Modi’s speech. His speech was encouraging.
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PM Modi is currently in America and has gone on the invitation of President Joe Biden and the country’s first lady Jill Biden. PM has gone on a state visit to America from 21 to 24 June.
