Prime Minister Narendra Modi not only won the hearts of NRIs in the US, but also of nearly 40 top US lawmakers who described his words as "inspirational and visionary".

During his speech at the Madison Square Garden, attended by nearly 40 top lawmakers, the Congressmen immediately connected with Modi when he said he was a small man who reached here "selling tea" but intended to do "big things for small people".

Many described him as "charismatic" figure, while others felt he was "destined to transform the nation". His views on minimum governance also went quite well with the lawmakers.

"I see now why the people of India elected him," said Congressman Henry C 'Hank' Johnson from Georgia said.

"He has got a vision. He has a plan to make it happen. Prime Minister Modi just swarmed this place like a rockstar," said Congressman Pete Olson from Texas.

Congressman Ami Bera, the only Indian-American lawmaker in the current House of Representatives, described Modi's speech as inspirational and visionary.

Pic: More than 20 US elected representatives joined PM @narendramodi on stage before he began his speech.