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Indian American Congressman to escort PM Modi to his historic joint address to US Congress

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Tuesday, June 20, 2023, 11:47 AM
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WASHINGTON: Indian-American congressman Shri Thanedar would be escorting Prime Minister Narendra Modi to his historic joint address to the US Congress on June 22.The first tine Democratic Congressman, who represent the 13th President Joe Biden for the White House State Dinner hosted in honour of Prime Minister Modi on the same day.

It is the second time that Prime Minister Modi is addressing the joint sessio of the US Congress, a first for any Indian Prime Minister. The Prime Minister had earlier addressed the US Congress in 2016.''[spouce] Shashi [thandedar] and INare looking forward to the Prime Minister's visit to the United States. This is a historic event for the Prime Minister the ned for stronger US-India ties,''Thanedar,68,said.

Thanedar, a Democrat, said he and his wife are honoured to accept President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden's  invitation to the State Dinner on june 22. This invitation serves as a testament to thier commitment to public service and their dedication to foresting international cooperation,he said.The Congressman said he has been entrusted with the distict pleasure of enscorting the Indian Prime Minister to his join address to congress, as requested by United States Congressional Leadership.

This role holds special significances for congressman Thanedar,who recogines the importances of the United States as a diverse nation buit by immigrants , aland of opportunity , and a symbol of democracy. Reflecting on his personal journey , he said ''I grew up in poverty and only came to America with a Dream''stated Congressman Thanedar.''Iwas fortunate to achieve my American dream;The United States is a country of immigrants, a land of oppurtunity , and thus diversity makes our country strong''.

By nurturing the relationship between the worlds strongest democracy and the largesr democracy. Thanedar aims to address shared challenges and harness mutuak oppurtunities for growth and progress.

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