The Indian diaspora and Americans from across the country are clamoring to join the community reception for Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, overwhelming the New York venue’s capacity, according to the event’s organizers.
“There is a huge level of enthusiasm here to see the Prime Minister and hear his message” at the reception on September 22, said Avinash Gupta, the President of the tri-state chapter of the Federation of Indian Associations (FIA).