It is indeed a special day for the two nations, India and US as Prime Minister Narendra Modi met President Joe Biden today i.e. on Thursday in order to strengthen the relations. PM Modi was accorded a ceremonial welcome and a guard of honour on his arrival at Joint Base Andrews in Washington DC.The day became more special when the prime minister was seen braving the rain while the anthems were played. PM Modi was also seen wearing a raincoat.#WATCH | Prime Minister Narendra Modi was accorded a ceremonial welcome at Joint Base Andrews in Washington DC on his arrival here yesterday.PM is on a State visit to the USA at the invitation of US President Joseph Biden and First Lady Dr Jill Biden. pic.twitter.com/6oopxdW95s— ANI (@ANI) June 22, 2023Blessing of Indra Devta: PM ModiIn a tweet, PM Modi called the drenching of rain a “blessing of Indra Devta.” On reaching Washington, the prime minister wrote, “Reached Washington DC. The warmth of the Indian community and the blessings of Indra Devta made the arrival even more special.”Reached Washington DC. The warmth of the Indian community and the blessings of Indra Devta made the arrival even more special. pic.twitter.com/V0sXSyUbTX— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) June 21, 2023Further, the official spokesperson of the Ministry of External Affairs, Arindam Bagchi wrote, “The Official State visit moves to its next phase. PM @narendramodi accorded a ceremonial welcome and guard of honour as he sets foot at the Joint Base Andrews airport in Washington DC. In Washington DC, PM will hold bilateral meeting with @POTUS @JoeBiden address the Joint Session of the US Congress and interact with CEOs and a cross-section of Indian diaspora.”The Official State visit moves to its next phase. PM @narendramodi accorded a ceremonial welcome and guard of honour as he sets foot at the Joint Base Andrews airport in Washington DC.In Washington DC, PM will hold bilateral meeting with @POTUS @JoeBiden address the Joint… pic.twitter.com/orvRXEJjaw— Arindam Bagchi (@MEAIndia) June 21, 2023PMs post goes viral on the internet Moreover, several BJP (Bharatiya Janata Party) leaders and netizens circulated the prime ministers post on their social media platforms. Also, they hailed PM Modi for his nationalist spirit.While being the first to share PM Modis video, BJPs national spokesperson Sambit Patra wrote in Hindi, “Jai Hind.”जय हिन्द 🇮🇳🙏 pic.twitter.com/SkgCwCfAEA— Sambit Patra (@sambitswaraj) June 21, 2023A Twitter user wrote, “In a remarkable display of respect and patriotism, PM Modi stood in the rain today to honor the National Anthem upon his arrival in the United States.”PM Modi was greeted with resounding chants of Vande Mataram and Bharat Mata ki Jai as he interacted with the Indian diaspora. The roads were flooded with his supporters, PM Modi got a grand reception upon his arrival at the Willard InterContinental Hotel in Washington.
