New Delhi (NVI): Starting his speech with ‘namaste’ at Motera stadium in Ahmedabad today, US President Donald Trump mentioned DDLJ (Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge), Sholay, Sachin Tendulkar, Virat Kohli as he addressed a cheering crowd.
Trump is on his visit to India along with his wife and First Lady of US Melania Trump.
The crowd was also addressed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the ‘Namaste Trump’ event.
Trump in his speech said, “All over the planet people take great joy in watching Bollywood films, bhangra, and classic films like DDLJ and Sholay. You also cheer on great cricketers like Sachin Tendulkar and Virat Kohli.”
The President of the United States also talked about India’s economic growth, the internet reach, as well as diplomatic relations.
He heaped praises on PM Modi, saying, “India now holds a special place in our hearts. PM Modi started as a ‘Chaiwala’, but he won a big election with a landslide. PM Modi is a hardworking man and he has shown that anything is possible. He is friendly, but is tough.”
Trump also talked about India’s achievements post-Independence, saying, “India gives hope to humanity. In just 70 years, India has become the largest democracy and has become one of the greatest nations in the world. Under PM Modi, villages in India have access to electricity. Over 300 million more have got internet connection. India will soon become the home to the world’s largest middle class. What is impressive is that India has achieved all this as a democracy and as a tolerant country. India’s achievement is unrivalled.”
Thanking India for a spectacular welcome, he said that US will be a faithful and loyal friend of India, adding that “PM Modi is an exceptional leader who works day and night for India.”
