September 17, 2024 (Uniondale, NY) - “The excitement is palpable and the sheer volume of people working together to make this event a success in really impressive,” said Ganesh Ramakrishnan, a key organizer mobilizing volunteers for the upcoming Modi&Us, a community gathering hosting India’s prime minister, Narendra Modi, this Sunday, September 22 at Nassau Veterans Coliseum in Uniondale, NY.

The mega-event, Modi&US, has garnered widespread interest from across the country and around the globe. Registration for the volunteer-run event was a complex multistage process, first engaging Indian American community organizations nationwide to join as Welcome Partners with pre-registration to get free passes for their members, and then a general registration process. Special invites were also sent to many prominent members and friends of the Indian American diaspora.

Over 25,000 attendees registered for the 13,000+ available seats. The event garnered over 500 community organizations from over 40 states joining as Welcome Partners within the first 48 hours of registration opening. The event is at capacity and sold out.

Leading up to Prime Minister Modi’s keynote address, Modi&US will feature two stages this year. The main stage will showcase Echoes of India: A Journey of Art and Tradition featuring close to 400 nationally and internationally known artists, including Grammy award nominee, Chandrika Tandon, STAR Voice of India winner and Indian superstar, Aishwarya Majumdar, Instagram’s Dancing Dad, Ricky Pond, and singing sensation, Rex DSouuza, in a seamless experience of India’s cultural riches. The outer stage will showcase unique community-led performances by 100+ performers, engaging attendees as they enter the coliseum.

“From classical to folk, fusion to funky, the cultural program is sure to delight everyone,” Sai Sagar Patnaik, the Director of the cultural show. “Just like our Welcome Partners and attendees, the program celebrates India’s diversity with dances and music from the four corners of India and everything in between.”

Preparations by 350 volunteers from 14 states are in full swing across various organizational areas, with communication ramped up to keep every section of the community informed. There has also been a spontaneous outpouring of support from across the community, with many organizations coming forward to contribute in various ways.

Over 150 media professionals representing over 85 television, print and online outlets, including Reuters, Deutsche Welle, Nikkei Asia, India Today, TimesNow, and NDTV to name a few, will be in attendance to cover the event.

With a tagline of “Progress Together,” Modi&US is a celebration of India&US and the Indian ethos which views the world as one family, diversity a strength, and the wellbeing of all people and the planet an inspiration for building a better world together.

“I am deeply honored to be part of this inspiring celebration that shines a light on the vibrant tapestry of Indian culture and the invaluable contributions of Indian Americans,” shared Harry Singh, Reception Committee co-chair. “It’s not just an opportunity to share our rich heritage with the world, but also to convene our broad and diverse community, inspire friendship between our home and our country of origin, and foster a brighter future for all."

Facts & Figures

  • 13,200 attendees representing India’s religious, linguistic and cultural diversity
  • 500+ Welcome Partners from 40+ states
  • 500 performers
  • 350 volunteers
  • 150+ media professionals
  • 85+ media outlets
  • 60 chartered buses
  • 40 US states
  • 2 significant democracies - United States and India
  • 1 extremely popular Prime Minister

IACU Extends a Special Thanks to Our Patron and Platinum Level Benefactors whose generous support made this momentous mega event possible.

Patron

  • Harry Singh, Bolla Oil Corp.
  • Chintu and Chirag Patel, Amneal Pharmaceuticals
  • Mesabi Metallics
  • Chottalal Patel, Speciality Rolled Metals
  • Sarika & Vikram Agrawal Family Foundation
  • Darshan Singh Dhaliwal, Bulk Petro
  • Swapnil Aggarwal, Nitya Capital and Karya Management
  • Girish and Mahesh Navani, E-Clinical Works
  • Nitin Mehta

Platinum

  • Aisova
  • Navika Capital

For Further Information

Email: [email protected]
Web: www.modiandus.org
Socials: www.x.com/ModiandUS & www.instagram.com/modiandus/