Rahul Gandhi's US visit kicks off from Texas, aims to strengthen India-US ties
Rahul Gandhi arrived in Texas on Sunday (September 08). Photograph:( X )
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On Facebook, Gandhi wrote, “I am truly delighted by the warm welcome I’ve received in Dallas, Texas, USA, from the Indian Diaspora and members of the IOC. I eagerly look forward to engaging in meaningful discussions and insightful conversations that will further strengthen the bond between our two nations during this visit.”
On Facebook, Gandhi wrote, “I am truly delighted by the warm welcome I’ve received in Dallas, Texas, USA, from the Indian Diaspora and members of the IOC. I eagerly look forward to engaging in meaningful discussions and insightful conversations that will further strengthen the bond between our two nations during this visit.”
Rahul Gandhi, on his first visit overseas after becoming Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, arrived in Texas on Sunday (Sep 8). He said that he intends to engage in “meaningful discussions and insightful conversations that will strengthen the bond between the two nations”.
After reaching Texas, the Congress leader shared photos of his welcome in Dallas, which included Sam Pitroda, the former head of the Indian Overseas Congress (IOC), and other members. The Congress leader is scheduled to visit Dallas, Texas, on September 8, followed by a stop in Washington, DC, from September 9 to 10.
Shri @RahulGandhi receives a warm and enthusiastic welcome at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport!
— Congress (@INCIndia) September 8, 2024
📍 Texas, USA pic.twitter.com/AXAd6FA9tS
On Facebook, Gandhi wrote, “I am truly delighted by the warm welcome I’ve received in Dallas, Texas, USA, from the Indian Diaspora and members of the IOC. I eagerly look forward to engaging in meaningful discussions and insightful conversations that will further strengthen the bond between our two nations during this visit.”
Gandhi’s trip will continue until 10th September, during which he is set to meet with academics, journalists, think-tank representatives, technocrats, business leaders, and the Indian diaspora.
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He is also scheduled to address students and other community members at the University of Texas. Additionally, he will meet with technocrats and join Dallas leaders for dinner.
Earlier, Sam Pitroda announced Gandhi’s visit and shared that the Indian diaspora, including NRIs, technocrats, business figures, students, journalists, and even political figures, were looking forward to meeting him.
"There are lots of events planned with a variety of people because they also have interest in the states where Congress party runs governments, particularly the tech cities like Bangalore, Hyderabad, Mumbai and Pune. We see great interest in conversation with the business and technological community," Pitroda added.
Back in May 2023, Gandhi visited the US on a six-day trip, during which he engaged with the NRI community, business leaders, and media in San Francisco, Washington DC, and New York.
(With inputs from agencies)
