India-US Relation: Prime Minister Narendra Modi The main reason for not meeting Donald Trump or Kamala Harris during his visit to America was to maintain India’s neutral stance in American politics. India did not at all want that during the presidential elections in America, any such situation should arise which would give a glimpse of partisanship. Let us tell you that at present India is the only country which has good relations with most of the countries. This is an introduction to the art of successful diplomacy. The latest example of this was seen when the country’s Prime Minister, apart from Russia, also visited Ukraine.
Let us tell you that before PM Modi’s visit to America, presidential candidate Donald Trump had talked about meeting Modi during a rally in Michigan, but India never confirmed it. Indian officials clarified that PM Modi will not meet either of the two major political candidates (Trump and Harris). So that no message is sent that India is taking sides in America’s elections.
Try not to interfere in American politics
According to the report of HT Hindi, one of the reasons behind the decision not to meet Trump was that after the “Howdy Modi” programs in 2019 and “Namaste Trump” programs in 2020, there was a perception that India was supporting Donald Trump in the US elections. India had to work hard to improve it. However, this time India kept itself away from the election environment and tried its best to convey the message that it does not want to influence the elections knowingly or unknowingly by not meeting any presidential candidate like last time. .
On the other hand, both Trump and Kamala Harris were busy in their campaigns due to the presidential elections, due to which they could not even get time to meet. During the recent visit, Indian officials ensured that India’s policy remained neutral and there was no sign of interference in American politics.
PM Modi met many leaders
Prime Minister Modi met Nepal’s PM KP Oli during his US tour. Apart from this, he participated in a meeting with the CEO of an American tech company. On the sidelines of the Quad summit, the PM spoke with His Highness Sheikh Sabah Khalid Al-Hamad Al-Sabah, Crown Prince of Kuwait. He also met Presidents of war-torn countries like Palestine and Ukraine, Mahmoud Abbas and Volodymyr Zelensky.