This Article First Appeared in The NDTV On June 24, 2023
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is no stranger to adulation and rock star receptions by Indian Americans, yet this time it’s different. The White House launched a charm offensive like never before, from the elaborate South Lawn welcome amidst 7,000 Indian Americans to the first plant-based state dinner with his favorite stuffed mushrooms and saffron risotto. It was tailor-made to not only win over India but also PM Modi personally.