As PM returns from US, BJP allies hail Modi's leadership

Prime Minister Narendra Modi returned home from the USA on Tuesday (September 24). BJP's allies praised his leadership after his three-day visit to America, with Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu asserting that they are "lucky" to be working under such a statesman who has strengthened India's position in the comity of nations.

In an exercise aimed at showcasing the ruling National Democratic Alliance's (NDA) unwavering faith in Modi, its leaders, including BJP president J P Nadda, posted messages on X, showering encomiums on Modi for his successful trip to the US.

Bihar Chief Minister and JD(U) president Nitish Kumar said Modi's successful visit to the US will have far-reaching and positive outcomes and added that the warm welcome accorded to him by world leaders and the Indian diaspora render his leadership more strength.

Other allies, including Shiv Sena leader and Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and Union ministers H D Kumaraswamy and Jitan Ram Manjhi, both former CMs as well, and LJP (R) president Chirag Paswan also praised the prime minister.

Shinde said Modi's US visit has shown once again why he is a global statesman and trendsetter par excellence. In a short visit, he has been able to cover many sectors, which will strengthen India's journey to progress, he added.

"As Indians, we feel very proud to see when our Prime Minister is welcomed specially by American President Biden to his personal residence and school," Shinde said.

He welcomed the prime minister's engagement with tech and business leaders, saying his efforts to draw investments will naturally benefit Maharashtra.

"I am particularly happy that PM Modi ensured the return of almost 300 antiquities from USA. It is important a leader keeps in touch with his cultural roots and this is exactly what PM Modi is doing," Shinde said.

TDP president Naidu said, "We are lucky to be working under the leadership of such a statesman. He has strengthened India's position in the comity of nations and has unarguably emerged as a tall world leader, bringing communities and countries together." He said Modi's address to the United Nations stands as a testimony to the importance world leaders associate with India and the significance of the role it is poised to play on the global stage in the coming years.

Kumar said the decisions taken by India and the US will open the door for investment in cutting-edge technology and development.

The people of Bihar are enthusiastic about the announcements made during the trip to the US and the opportunities they will create, he said.

Nadda said Modi's US visit has been important and substantial in terms of scale and outcomes.

In about 55 hours, Modi covered a range of issues, ensuring important deliverables for India and the world, he said, adding that every Indian felt proud at US President Joe Biden hosting the prime minister at his home.

Kumaraswamy said Modi's consistent hard work to achieve the goal of 'Viksit Bharat' is extremely inspiring.

The former Karnataka chief minister said the wide array of issues, ranging from nuclear energy to cervical cancer vaccine, semiconductors, Al, biotechnology, quantum technology and the return of India's antiquities, that Modi handled in such a short span of time was indeed amazing.

The pictures of his warm interactions with the Indian diaspora also touched a chord, he added.

Paswan said Modi's US trip has turned out to be a milestone in global diplomacy and India's development arc. The visit is an important step in realising the goal of 'Viksit Bharat' by 2047, he claimed.

Manjhi, a former Bihar chief minister, hailed Modi as a global leader and described his three-day visit as unprecedented. Modi's address at the UN will be remembered by the world, he added.

Every Indian felt proud at the affection the world has for the prime minister, he said.

In his post, BJP leader and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said this visit has been path-breaking in further strengthening the India-US relationship.

"Modi's participation in the QUAD Summit and the UN Summit of the Future has been truly remarkable. As the leader of world's largest democracy, Modiji today stands ready to work with friendly countries and create a safe and promising future for the world," he said.

In an official statement, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said that the prime minister's visit has further strengthened India's image as a positive and transformative force on the global stage.

Speaking to reporters, he said, "This visit has been not only a major success in terms of foreign policy but has also elevated the credibility of 'Brand India' on the global stage." "Our Prime Minister Narendra Modi is the architect of the global leader that India has become over the past decade," Adityanath said.

(With agency inputs)