“Modi & US” Instead Of “India & US”, Netizens Reacts (image-twitter/DrJain21)
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met the Indian diaspora during the ‘Modi and US’ program in New York City. Over 24,000 Indian-Americans had registered for the community event which was held on September 22 at the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Long Island.
The event titled “Modi & US: Progress Together” celebrated the diversity and success of the Indian-American community, featuring cultural performances and appearances by prominent Indian- American figures.
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However, netizens had slammed the event for titling it to be as “Modi & US” instead of “India & US”.
Don’t you think, it should be “India & US”…. Instead of ” Modi & US”
Perfect example for Megalomaniac 🤡#ModiInUSA pic.twitter.com/c65NOVy8mT
— Veena Jain (@DrJain21) September 23, 2024
One of the users wrote, “Don’t you think, it should be “India & US”…. Instead of ” Modi & US” Perfect example for Megalomaniac “.
Many came forward slamming it to be a PR stunt for Modi. “Yes, boosting for Modi. India is bearing the cost,” another added.
Another asked sarcastically, “Country India name changed?”
“International PR stunt will continue…” another wrote.
Being concerned about using foreign policy to boost an individual image at the international level, Rahul Rai wrote, “Most importantly, foreign policy must be treated as the nation’s, not as a tool of any individual leader. I was both surprised and concerned when an event during Modi’s recent trip to the U.S. was framed as “Modi&US” rather than “India & U.S.” Such personalization puts India in a poor light.”
Keywords: India, US, Foreign Policy, Social Media
We’ve seen time and again how domestic political rhetoric, amplified by social media, can undo years of painstaking diplomatic progress, as witnessed in our relations with countries like the Maldives or certain Middle Eastern… https://t.co/0HTxtTUUQO
— Rahul Rai 🇮🇳 (@HistoryAndIR) September 23, 2024
He further added, “The Ministry of External Affairs should ensure that India’s foreign policy remains focused on national interests, not individual glorification. After all, Modi merely represents India, but he is not India itself.”
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Meanwhile, few others countered the argument by stating, “Nothing can beat, India is Indira, Indira is India”.
Nothing can beat
” India is Indira, Indira is India” pic.twitter.com/5Xo11tijLk
— GearGrindGazette (@Unique3Gs) September 23, 2024
“It was not an official Government of India event. Modi spoke on behalf of India and highlighted its achievements, unlike Pappu, whose visit aimed to demonize and discredit the country while supporting ideology of individuals like Pannu,” another added.
