Last minute prep underway for Howdy Modi event

September 22, 2019 17:28

People have started gathering outside the NRG stadium in Houston, Texas, to attend "Howdy Modi!" event.

One of the visitor says, "We are excited to see Modi, expect to hear from him and get words of wisdom from him because he is an inspiration for the country and people around the globe."

Over 50,000 Indian-Americans are expected at the event, which will see both -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump -- addressing the crowds.

The three-hour "Howdy, Modi!" event is being organised at the sprawling NRG Football Stadium, one of the largest in the US, with an impressive history of shows that starred Beyonce, Metallica, U2.

Image: The NRG Stadium ahead of the crowds entering for the Howdy Modi event. Photograph: P Rajendran/Rediff.com

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