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  "type": "article",
  "title": "Indian-Origin Congressman Thanedar Says Few World Leaders Match PM Modi's Charisma",
  "summary": "Michigan's Democratic Congressman Thanedar called PM Narendra Modi an extremely charismatic leader and spoke at length about India-US ties and an upcoming delegation of US lawmakers to India.",
  "content": "Michigan's Indian-origin Democratic Congressman Thanedar has heaped praise on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, calling him an extremely charismatic leader. He said the progress India has made over the past decade deserves recognition and respect in the United States.\n\nOn the Modi-Trump Equation\nIn an interview, Thanedar also spoke at length about the relationship between PM Modi and US President Donald Trump. He said the ties between President Trump and PM Modi are excellent, and credited Modi's charisma for his strong rapport with leaders across the world, which he said is why Modi commands respect on every major global stage.\n\nA Grand Welcome on Every US Visit\nThanedar recalled that PM Modi received a grand welcome every time he visited New York, Houston or Washington DC. He specifically remembered the occasion when Joe Biden was President and PM Modi came to Washington on a state visit, an occasion on which Modi was honoured with a state dinner, one of the highest honours the United States extends to a visiting foreign leader.\n\nModi's Personal Request to Thanedar\nThanedar said he was personally present with PM Modi that day, and the two had a long conversation. According to him, Modi urged him to do a better job of explaining India's diversity and development to American lawmakers. Thanedar recalled Modi telling him, Tell the members of Congress what India is like. Recounting that conversation, Thanedar said, Different kinds of people live in India. They speak different languages, eat different food, but they all live together, and India keeps moving forward.\n\nA Fresh Delegation of US Lawmakers to India\nThanedar said PM Modi wants American lawmakers to travel to India themselves and see its progress firsthand. He said he has already brought one delegation of US lawmakers to India in the past, and is now planning another visit with both Republican and Democratic lawmakers. Thanedar said, PM Modi invited me and asked me to bring members of Congress along so they can see India for themselves. He added that the purpose of the delegation is to show lawmakers the progress being made in India, to demonstrate how the lives of poor people have improved, and to explain how India became the world's fifth largest economy over the past 10 years.\n\nIndia Set to Become Third Largest Economy, Should Counter China Together With US\nThanedar expressed confidence that India will become the world's third largest economy within just a few years, an achievement he said should be celebrated. On India-US relations, he said the two democracies should jointly face the challenges posed by China. He said, India and the United States should come together to counter China. Concluding the conversation, Thanedar said he shares an excellent relationship with PM Modi and wished him a long life, adding that he will continue working to strengthen ties between the two countries.\n\nWhat this means for you\n• Impact on India-US ties: Praise for PM Modi from an Indian-origin US lawmaker, along with plans for another American congressional delegation to visit India, could pave the way for stronger trade, investment and opportunities for Indian students and professionals in the US.\n\nQuestions & Answers\n\n1. Which US Congressman praised PM Modi?\nMichigan's Democratic Congressman Thanedar called PM Narendra Modi an extremely charismatic leader.\n\n2. What did Thanedar say about PM Modi?\nHe said Modi is an extremely charismatic leader who has good relations with everyone.\n\n3. What did Thanedar say about the Modi-Trump relationship?\nHe said the relationship between President Donald Trump and PM Modi is very good.\n\n4. When was PM Modi honoured with a state dinner in Washington?\nHe was honoured with a state dinner when Joe Biden was US President and PM Modi visited Washington on a state visit.\n\n5. What did PM Modi urge Thanedar to do?\nModi urged him to better explain India's diversity and development to American lawmakers.\n\n6. Why is a delegation of US lawmakers headed to India?\nThe purpose is to show US lawmakers the progress being made in India and how the lives of poor people have improved.\n\n7. What has India become over the past 10 years, according to Thanedar?\nAccording to him, India has become the world's fifth largest economy over the past 10 years.\n\n8. When does Thanedar expect India to become the third largest economy?\nThanedar expressed confidence that India will become the world's third largest economy within just a few years.\n\n9. What is Thanedar's view on India and the US countering China?\nHe believes the two democracies should jointly face the challenges posed by China.",
  "url": "https://trendkia.com/en/national/ameriki-sansada-thanedar-ka-dava-piema-modi-jaisa-karishmai-neta-milana-mushkila-8120",
  "category": "India",
  "publishedAt": "2026-07-16",
  "tags": [
    "Narendra Modi",
    "Thanedar",
    "India US Relations",
    "Donald Trump",
    "Michigan Congressman",
    "State Dinner",
    "Indian Economy",
    "China"
  ],
  "language": "en",
  "site": "TrendKia"
}