Prime Minister Narendra Modi led a grand celebration of National Unity Day, highlighting the importance of national integration, patriotism, and community spirit. The event featured cultural programs, speeches, and tributes to India’s historical figures.


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<p>Indian Americans in 20 major cities across the United States are organising the 'India Unity Day' march ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's upcoming visit to the country from June 20-24. The marches, taking place in cities like New York and Washington, aim to extend a warm welcome to the Prime Minister.&nbsp;Engaging with the Indian Diaspora has become a prominent aspect of Modi's foreign visits. He often dedicates time to interact with the diaspora during his visits while displaying special gestures like taking selfies.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Bharat Barai, chairman of the Indian American Community Foundation, said, "Narendra Modi is the most popular Indian prime minister for the global Indian diaspora. Now he is the most popular world leader."&nbsp;</p>

<p>Prime Minister Modi's highly anticipated state visit to the US, commencing this week, will feature a relatively modest gathering in Washington DC due to his tight schedule. This has disappointed community leaders who had envisioned a grand event to match the enthusiastic welcomes Modi received in previous visits, such as at Madison Square Garden in 2014 and in Houston in 2019.</p>

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<p>Despite the scaled-down gathering, Indian diaspora members still hold immense pride and regard for PM Modi.</p>

<h2><strong>Significant outcomes expected from PM Modi's state visit</strong></h2>

<p>External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar emphasised that Prime Minister Modi's state visit to the US will yield significant outcomes. Speaking to reporters, he highlighted that this visit will mark the first time an Indian Prime Minister addresses the US Congress twice.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Minister Jaishankar stressed on the significance of PM Modi's address to the US Congress, noting that very few individuals have had this privilege. Only a select few world leaders, including Winston Churchill and Nelson Mandela, have addressed the US Congress twice. This distinction reflects the high level of honour and recognition accorded to PM Modi during his state visit.</p>

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<p>During his visit, PM Modi will also be hosted by President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden at a State Dinner on June 22, with an address to the Joint Session of Congress scheduled for the same day.</p>

<p>On June 21, Prime Minister Modi will mark the 9th International Day of Yoga by leading a yoga session at the UN Headquarters for the first time.</p>

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<p>The visit holds the promise of unveiling crucial agreements, such as the acquisition of 31 weaponised drones by India. Modi's visit to the US holds great significance in fostering strong ties between the two nations and providing a platform for fruitful discussions and collaborations.</p>

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Indian Americans in 20 major cities across the United States are organising the 'India Unity Day' march ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's upcoming visit to the country from June 20-24.

Indian Americans in 20 major cities across the United States are organising the 'India Unity Day' march ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's upcoming visit to the country from June 20-24. The marches, taking place in cities like New York and Washington, aim to extend a warm welcome to the Prime Minister. Engaging with the Indian Diaspora has become a prominent aspect of Modi's foreign visits. He often dedicates time to interact with the diaspora during his visits while displaying special gestures like taking selfies. Bharat Barai, chairman of the Indian American Community Foundation, said, "Narendra Modi is the most popular Indian prime minister for the global Indian diaspora. Now he is the most popular world leader." Prime Minister Modi's highly anticipated state visit to the US, commencing this week, will feature a relatively modest gathering in Washington DC due to his tight schedule. This has disappointed community leaders who had envisioned a grand event to match the enthusiastic welcomes Modi received in previous visits, such as at Madison Square Garden in 2014 and in Houston in 2019. Also Read | Microsoft outages in early June due to cyberattacks VIDEO | Indian Americans hold 'India Unity Day' march in New York, welcoming PM Modi on his upcoming state visit to the USA. The 'India Unity Day' march is being held in 20 major cities across America today. pic.twitter.com/EE3695HnPN — Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) June 18, 2023 × Despite the scaled-down gathering, Indian diaspora members still hold immense pride and regard for PM Modi. Significant outcomes expected from PM Modi's state visit External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar emphasised that Prime Minister Modi's state visit to the US will yield significant outcomes. Speaking to reporters, he highlighted that this visit will mark the first time an Indian Prime Minister addresses the US Congress twice. Minister Jaishankar stressed on the significance of PM Modi's address to the US Congress, noting that very few individuals have had this privilege. Only a select few world leaders, including Winston Churchill and Nelson Mandela, have addressed the US Congress twice. This distinction reflects the high level of honour and recognition accorded to PM Modi during his state visit. Also Read | Iran schoolgirls poisoning: State-sanctioned committee tries to downplay poisoning attacks, says report During his visit, PM Modi will also be hosted by President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden at a State Dinner on June 22, with an address to the Joint Session of Congress scheduled for the same day. On June 21, Prime Minister Modi will mark the 9th International Day of Yoga by leading a yoga session at the UN Headquarters for the first time. Watch | Russia's latest space agency mission: Raising a militia for the war in Ukraine? × PM Modi's trip to the United States is regarded as a significant event in India's bilateral engagements, particularly as a precursor to the G20 Summit scheduled for September, where President Biden is anticipated to visit New Delhi. The visit holds the promise of unveiling crucial agreements, such as the acquisition of 31 weaponised drones by India. Modi's visit to the US holds great significance in fostering strong ties between the two nations and providing a platform for fruitful discussions and collaborations. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. ×

WATCH | Indian-Americans organise 'India Unity Day' march across US ahead of PM Modi's visit

Members of the Indian American diaspora are organising marches in 20 major cities across the nation later today to welcome Prime Minister Narendra Modi ahead of his historic State visit to the United States. The visit by PM Modi to the United States, which is being hosted by US President Joe Biden, will start on June 20 in New York and end on June 24.

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<p>Russian security services said on Sunday they had detained 263 people in the centre of Moscow for &quot;breach of public order&quot;.</p>

<p>It was the latest announcement of a sweep of potential anti-government protestors around this weekend&#39;s marking of Unity Day, essentially the successor to Soviet celebrations of the October 1917 coup that brought the Bolsheviks to power.</p>

<p>Reporters said they had seen police detain a few dozens on a Moscow street, although none of those detained had any posters, nor were they chants slogans.</p>

<p>The FSB, the successor to the Soviet-era KGB, said on its website on Friday that it had arrested all the members of Artpodgotovka, an anti-government movement in the Moscow region, and seized 15 bottles of Molotov cocktail.</p>

<p>It said the group had planned &quot;extremists actions in the form of arson of administrative buildings with the use of incendiary fuel and attacks on the members of the police to provoke mass unrest&quot; on Nov. 4-5, Unity Day weekend.</p>


Russian security services said on Sunday they had detained 263 people in the centre of Moscow for "breach of public order"

Russian security services said on Sunday they had detained 263 people in the centre of Moscow for "breach of public order". It was the latest announcement of a sweep of potential anti-government protestors around this weekend's marking of Unity Day, essentially the successor to Soviet celebrations of the October 1917 coup that brought the Bolsheviks to power. Reporters said they had seen police detain a few dozens on a Moscow street, although none of those detained had any posters, nor were they chants slogans. The FSB, the successor to the Soviet-era KGB, said on its website on Friday that it had arrested all the members of Artpodgotovka, an anti-government movement in the Moscow region, and seized 15 bottles of Molotov cocktail. It said the group had planned "extremists actions in the form of arson of administrative buildings with the use of incendiary fuel and attacks on the members of the police to provoke mass unrest" on Nov. 4-5, Unity Day weekend.

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