From ‘Howdy Modi’ to ‘Namaste Trump’… understand in 5 points how deep is Trump’s bonding with PM Modi.

New Delhi: Donald Trump has once again won the presidential elections held in America. Trump has become the President of America for the second time by defeating Democratic Party candidate Kamala Harris. The Republican Party has also got majority in the Senate. After Trump’s victory, now everyone’s eyes are on the relations between India and America. The question in everyone’s mind is whether Trump’s arrival will further increase the closeness between India and America. This is because many Trumps have been Prime Ministers on many occasions before. Narendra Modi Have called him/her as his/her friend. There seems to be a good friendship between the two leaders. This was also seen in the post made by PM Modi on ‘X’ after Trump’s victory, in which he/she congratulated ‘Friend Trump’ on his/her election victory.

PM Modi congratulated ‘friend’ Trump like this

When Donald Trump won the US Presidential election on Wednesday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi was among the first world leaders to congratulate him/her. Congratulating Trump on his/her ‘historic election victory’, PM Modi said he/she was looking forward to working with him/her. PM Modi wrote on Twitter, ‘My friend @realDonaldTrump, hearty congratulations on your historic election victory. I look forward to renewing our collaboration as you build on the successes of your past term… Let us work together to promote the well-being of our people and global peace, stability and prosperity. Do the work.’

Relations between PM Modi and Trump have been strong

There are many reasons for the strong relationship between PM Modi and Donald Trump. The two leaders prioritized strengthening defense and security ties, particularly in countering terrorism and regional threats such as Pakistan. The personal rapport between PM Modi and Trump has been very good. This is clearly visible from his/her public talks in big events like ‘Howdy Modi’ in 2019 and ‘Namaste Trump’ in 2020.

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The chemistry of both the giants has been seen many times

These events gave a glimpse of the very special chemistry between them. The closeness of the two leaders helped strengthen diplomatic ties. Due to the friendship between PM Modi and Trump, economic and trade relations have also strengthened between the two countries. Despite challenges such as disagreements on tariffs, the two leaders worked towards enhancing economic ties.

Trump’s return good news for India?

Trump’s ‘America First’ policy emphasized fair trade, while PM Modi tried to balance India’s interests with that of the US. This common cooperation on improving trade relations, along with India’s growing economic power, helped maintain strong relations between the two countries. During the COVID-19 pandemic, their partnership extended to health initiatives. In this, India provided hydroxychloroquine to America. America also provided necessary support later.

Will China’s tension increase?

Now in Trump’s second term, defense relations between India and America may become stronger. Trump is considered an anti-China leader. America considers India as its important ally to control China. This cooperation will become stronger after Trump becomes President. But it is difficult to say how strong it will be. In his/her first term, he/she had shown great interest in strengthening the ‘Quad’, the grouping of India, Australia, Japan and America. In Trump’s second term, arms exports, joint military exercises and technology transfer with India may accelerate. Trump had signed many big defense deals with India during his/her previous tenure.

What will be Trump’s stance regarding immigrants?

Trump’s attitude towards immigrants has always been strict. In such a situation, his/her policies can create difficulties for the migrants. Trump has promised to send illegal immigrants back to their country. he/she says that illegal immigrants are reducing employment opportunities for Americans. A large number of Indians work in America. Most Indians work there on H-1B visa. Trump’s attitude has also been very strict regarding this visa. If they show strictness again, it will affect Indians. There may be less job opportunities for them in America.

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Trump has been raising his/her voice against terrorism

Trump had strongly criticized the attacks on Hindus in Bangladesh. he/she described it as a chaotic situation. Along with this, he/she had promised to further strengthen his/her relations with Prime Minister Modi. Trump had condemned the terrorist attack in Pulwama, Jammu and Kashmir. he/she supported India’s right to self-defense against terrorism. Donald Trump was the 45th President of America from 2017 to 2021. In the 2016 elections, he/she defeated Democratic Party candidate Hillary Clinton.