Milind Deora says his father was early architect of Indo-US ties, PM concurs

NEW DELHI: Congress leader Milind Deora praised the ‘Howdy Modi’ event and said it was a momentous first for India's soft power diplomacy, drawing a response from PM Narendra Modi who said the former MP's late father had played a role in US-India ties.
"My father Murlibhai was one of the early architects of deeper Indo-US ties. Donald Trump’s hospitality and recognition of Indian Americans’ contributions makes us proud," Deora tweeted.


His comments ran counter to Congress’s criticism that Modi had "breached" protocol by allegedly backing Trump's candidacy for a second term. "You are absolutely correct when you highlight my friend, late Murli Deoraji’s commitment to strong ties with USA. He would have been really glad to see the strengthening of ties between our nations. The warmth and hospitality was outstanding," the PM tweeted.
Deora thanked the PM for his comments on his late father, who was a prominent figure in Congress for several decades.