Congress chief Rahul Gandhi arrived within the US on Sunday for a three-day go to. Throughout his go to, he’ll maintain “significant discussions and insightful conversations” to additional strengthen the bond between India and America.
“I’m really delighted by the nice and cozy welcome I’ve acquired in Dallas, Texas, USA, from the Indian Diaspora and members of the Indian Abroad Congress,” Gandhi, the Chief of the Opposition within the Lok Sabha, mentioned in a Fb submit.
Watch: Interplay with Indian Diaspora | Dallas, Texas, USA
— Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) September 9, 2024
“I eagerly look ahead to partaking in significant discussions and insightful conversations that can additional strengthen the bond between our two nations throughout this go to,” he mentioned, sharing some pictures of his arrival.
In a submit on X, the Congress occasion mentioned that Gandhi acquired a “heat and enthusiastic” welcome at Dallas Fort Price Worldwide Airport.
Since Mr. Rahul Gandhi turned the Chief of the Opposition, I, Chairman of the Indian Abroad Congress, with a presence in 32 international locations, have been bombarded with requests from the Indian Diaspora, together with diplomats, academicians, businessmen, leaders, worldwide media, and… pic.twitter.com/v26kUM33XM
— Congress (@INCIndia) August 31, 2024
Indian Abroad Congress chairperson Sam Pitroda mentioned final week that the Opposition chief just isn’t coming to the US in his official capability however can have an opportunity to work together with a wide range of individuals on Capitol Hill at an “particular person degree”.
“He (Gandhi) can have interactions with the press on the nationwide press membership, he’ll meet with the assume tank individuals and also will interact at Georgetown College which is equally vital in Washington DC,” Pitroda mentioned of Gandhi’s first go to to the US since assuming the mantle of the Chief of Opposition within the Lok Sabha.
Throughout his go to from September 8-10, the Congress chief would maintain quite a few interactions in Washington DC and Dallas, together with on the College of Georgetown and the College of Texas.