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During this visit, he delivered a speech at the Friends of BJP forum in New York. This event drew a significant number of Indians residing in the United States, and Jyotindra Mehta, who was also present at the forum, shared his reflections on the occasion ahead of the Prime Minister’s September 21-23 US visit
In the 1990s, Narendra Modi as a BJP leader was invited by the United States, along with two other leaders, to explore the country and study its democratic processes. This initiative aimed to offer young Indian leaders a deeper understanding of American democracy and governance.
During this visit, he delivered a speech at the Friends of BJP forum in New York. This event drew a significant number of Indians residing in the United States, and Jyotindra Mehta, who was also present at the forum, shared his reflections on the occasion ahead of the Prime Minister’s September 21-23 US visit.
“Narendra Modi delivered the speech in English,” Mehta recounted. “While he is an accomplished orator in Gujarati and Hindi, no one expected him to have such a good command of English. His proficiency in all three languages was exceptional.”
Mehta emphasised that language was never a barrier for Modi in expressing his thoughts.
“Modi’s ability to communicate clearly and effectively in multiple languages demonstrates his exceptional linguistic skills,” Mehta added. “Even in English, which was not his first language, he conveyed his ideas with impressive clarity.”
The experience, said Mehta, not only highlighted Modi’s linguistic versatility but also his clarity of thought.