Over 45K register for Modi's Silicon Valley reception

September 03, 2015 08:30

Over 45,000 people have signed up to listen to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's address to Indian-Americans in Silicon Valley on September 27, organisers have said.

"The final list of the 18,500 people who will get a chance to hear Prime Minister Modi speak live at the SAP Arena in San Jose on September 27 is yet to be decided," Indo-American Community of West Coast said in a statement.

For this, in coming days organisers would put all the 45,000 names for a computerised draw of lots, which would ensure the 18,500 strong audience at the SAP Arena in San Jose has representations from every section and segment of the society, state, age groups and gender.

"The current list of registrants spans the gamut of social, religious, and professional spheres. From taxi drivers and farmers to professionals and CEOs of large companies, the excitement being felt in the Silicon Valley is unprecedented," said Naren Gupta, a venture-capitalist and entrepreneur, who serves as the co-chairman of the Indo American Community of West Coast.

« Back to LIVE

TOP STORIES

Angad Bumrah Attends 1st IPL Game!

Jasprit Bumrah's wife Sanjana Ganesan attended the IPL 2024 match at Mumbai's Wankhede stadium with son Angad, who sported the MI jersey.

IPL 2024 MVP: Sunil Narine Races Away

Srinivas Bhogle and Purnendu Maji present Rediff.com's Most Valuable Player Index of IPL 2024 after Match 54.

Digvijaya Singh Eyes Old Turf Again

'This is my last election; hence, I need people's support and blessing to achieve and ensure victory.'

BJP, Congress Pull Up Sleeves In Gujarat

After BJP candidate Mukesh Dalal's Surat win, Gujarat will see 25 Lok Sabha seats go to polls on May 7 with 266 candidates in the fray.

Phase III: Touch And Go Seats

Polling for the third phase of the Lok Sabha elections for 94 seats will take place today, covering 11 States and Union Territory.