Yesterday’s NAMSTE TRUMP event in Ahmedabad felt like a continuation of last year’s Howdy Modi program of Houston. A program to woo Indians in the US in his ensuing US elections for President, for the second term. Yes, it is our tradition to extend good hospitality, whenever any Foreign dignitaries visit India for bilateral relations. But many people are of the view that there is no justification in such an extravaganza for the Indian Government to waste taxpayers money for the election canvassing in the US.
A customary visit to Sabarmati Ashram by any visiting dignitary is welcome while upholding Gandhian values which inspired the nation. But US President seems to lack the knowledge of Indian history and Mahatma. If you remember correctly, Trump once referred to our PM Modi Ji, as FATHER OF THE NATION, in the record book of Sabarmati Ashram, and this will remain a strange note. Some News Papers also pointed out that this time there was no mention of Mahatma by Trump in the visitors' book. Does it show that Trump ought to have prepared himself or was he not appraised properly about Gandhi Ji before his visit?
There is no use finding fault with Trump. Our Indian political bosses who are supposed to remember the world icon and follow his life and ideals have become CONSUMERISTS.
Some newspapers have also mentioned that Trump faced some awkward moments as he mispronounced several Indian words. While addressing a very big crowd in Motera stadium he made mention of two great cricketers Tendulkar & Kohli but struggled to pronounce, and it is agreed, many names and words are difficult to pronounce for foreigners, but he should have at least excused himself by admitting to his mispronunciation, either after or before uttering wrong names.
If an Indian politician introduced him as “TRAMP”, would it not be a diplomatic incident?
Due to similarities between Trump’s “ America first “and our PM’s “Make in India” negotiations between them could be difficult but the result could be mutually beneficial consolidation. They both want to counter China’s Belt and Road initiative. This would help ties between the US and India.
A customary visit to Sabarmati Ashram by any visiting dignitary is welcome while upholding Gandhian values which inspired the nation. But US President seems to lack the knowledge of Indian history and Mahatma. If you remember correctly, Trump once referred to our PM Modi Ji, as FATHER OF THE NATION, in the record book of Sabarmati Ashram, and this will remain a strange note. Some News Papers also pointed out that this time there was no mention of Mahatma by Trump in the visitors' book. Does it show that Trump ought to have prepared himself or was he not appraised properly about Gandhi Ji before his visit?
There is no use finding fault with Trump. Our Indian political bosses who are supposed to remember the world icon and follow his life and ideals have become CONSUMERISTS.
Some newspapers have also mentioned that Trump faced some awkward moments as he mispronounced several Indian words. While addressing a very big crowd in Motera stadium he made mention of two great cricketers Tendulkar & Kohli but struggled to pronounce, and it is agreed, many names and words are difficult to pronounce for foreigners, but he should have at least excused himself by admitting to his mispronunciation, either after or before uttering wrong names.
If an Indian politician introduced him as “TRAMP”, would it not be a diplomatic incident?
Due to similarities between Trump’s “ America first “and our PM’s “Make in India” negotiations between them could be difficult but the result could be mutually beneficial consolidation. They both want to counter China’s Belt and Road initiative. This would help ties between the US and India.
