"3 Decades Ago, I Came As A Common Citizen": PM On 1st State Visit To US
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during address,also recalled the first time he saw the White House during his visit to the United States 30 years ago.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is on his first state visit to the US, arrived at the White House today to a grand welcome. He thanked Biden for the warm welcome and said, "The grand welcome at the White House is an honour and pride for the 140 crore Indians. This is also an honour for the Indian community in the US".
During his address, the Prime Minister also recalled the first time he saw the White House during his visit to the United States 30 years ago.
"Nearly three decades ago, I visited America as a common man. I saw the White House from the outside back then," he said.
After becoming the Prime Minister, I have come here many times. But, this is for the first time, doors have been opened for the Indian community here in such large numbers," PM Modi said amid cheers from the crowd gathered on the South Lawn of the White House.
