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Namaste Trump: The Inaugural Visit of US President Donald Trump to India
"10 Million People Expected to Welcome Trump to India"
The Hype and Reality of a Historic Visit
Namaste Trump, stylised as नमसत TRUMP, was a much-anticipated tour event held on 24 and 25 February 2020 in India. It marked the inaugural visit of then US President Donald Trump, a highly controversial figure who sparked intense reactions both within and outside India.
In the lead-up to the visit, the Indian government and Trump's supporters hyped up the event, predicting a massive turnout of 10 million people to welcome the American president. However, the actual number of attendees fell far short of that projection, with estimates ranging from 100,000 to a few hundred thousand.
Despite the lower-than-expected turnout, the visit was still a major spectacle, featuring a grand display of pageantry and a series of high-profile meetings between Trump and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The event also sparked widespread protests and debates, as many Indians expressed concerns about Trump's policies and his close relationship with Modi.
The following article explores the buildup to and the impact of Namaste Trump, offering insights into the complex dynamics between India, the United States, and the controversial figure of Donald Trump.
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