Barack Obama, the President of the United States, seems to really get along with Narendra Modi. Writing for TIME Magazine, in which Narendra Modi was voted among the Time 100 Most Influential People, Obama wrote in a piece titled India’s reformer-in-chief:
‘As a boy, Narendra Modi helped his father sell tea to support their family. Today, he’s the leader of the world’s largest democracy, and his life story—from poverty to Prime Minister—reflects the dynamism and potential of India’s rise.
Determined to help more Indians follow in his path, he’s laid out an ambitious vision to reduce extreme poverty, improve education, empower women and girls and unleash India’s true economic potential while confronting climate change. Like India, he transcends the ancient and the modern—a devotee of yoga who connects with Indian citizens on Twitter and imagines a “digital India.”
When he came to Washington, Narendra and I visited the memorial to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. We reflected on the teachings of King and Gandhi and how the diversity of backgrounds and faiths in our countries is a strength we have to protect. Prime Minister Modi recognizes that more than 1 billion Indians living and succeeding together can be an inspiring model for the world.’
The President of the United States of America was the Chief Guest at the Republic Day Parade this year and the two really seemed to get along like old friends. The PM of India, who is currently in Canada was quick to thank his mate and wrote in a Tweet: ‘Dear @BarackObama your words are touching & inspiring. Thanks @TIME.’
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