Uniondale, NY: The Indo American Community of USA (IACU) announced that over 24,000 Indian Americans have signed up to attend Modi&US, a community gathering with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The event will take place at the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum, with an event capacity of 15,000.
Registrations for the event have come through 590 community organizations, all of whom signed up as Welcome Partners, from across the United States.
Indian Americans from at least 42 states are expected to attend, the response has been particularly strong from the tri-state area.
Modi&US promises to be a significant gathering celebrating the interconnected diversity of the Indian American community. Attendees and participating organizations will include a wide range of religious communities, including members of the Jewish, Zoroastrian, Jain, Christian, Sikh, Muslim, and Hindu communities. They also represent a significant cross-section of India’s diverse languages, including Hindi, Telugu, Punjabi, Tamil, Bengali, Malayalam, Gujarati, and others. In addition to remarks by Prime Minister Modi, the event will showcase cultural performances and appearances by prominent Indian Americans in business, science, entertainment, and the arts.
General registration is now open and 500 seats will be allocated through a lottery system,
"We’re committed to ensuring as many people as possible can participate in this historic event," said a key organizer of the event. "We’re going to do our best to expand seating arrangements and coordinate with our Welcome Partners to prioritize final seat allocations to those who will confirm."
For more information on the event and lottery registration:
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.modiandus.org
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About IACU
The Indo American Community of USA (IACU) fosters understanding of and unity within the Indo-American community through cultural events and public programs, while also enhancing the well-being of underserved populations in India and around the world by supporting educational and vocational programs, health initiatives, and disaster relief. IACU is a nonpartisan, 501(c)3 tax-exempt, not-for-profit organization.
