Anand Mahindra shares glimpses of White House state dinner, 'the dominant theme of the evening was...'
2 min read 23 Jun 2023, 10:36 AM ISTMahindra Group Chairman Anand Mahindra expressed his delight at the central theme of music at the State Dinner in Washington held in honour of PM Narendra Modi at the White House. The event was attended by over 400 guests, including prominent figures from the technology industry.
PremiumChairman of Mahindra Group Anand Mahindra expressed his delight in sharing images from the State Dinner in Washington held in honour of Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the White House.
Taking to Twitter, Mahindra said that it was a pleasant surprise to observe that the central theme of the evening, aside from the cuisine, revolved around music.
The event took place on the North Lawn of the White House.
“I promised to share some images from the State Dinner in Washington in honour of PMOIndia at the White House. It was a pleasant surprise to see how the dominant theme of the evening—apart from the cuisine—was music. From the very start to the finish," he tweeted.
Modi delivered a speech at the State Dinner, which was hosted in his honor by US President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden.
Over 400 guests, including prominent figures from the technology industry and billionaire industrialists like Mukesh Ambani, and Google CEO Sundar Pichai, among others were invited to attend the dinner. Notable attendees included Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella, and Apple CEO Tim Cook.
During his address at the State Dinner, Modi raised a toast for his "wonderful" hosts. He raised it for good health, prosperity and the pursuit of happiness to liberty, equality and fraternity, and to the ever-lasting bonds of friendship between India and the US.
"With every passing day, Indians and Americans are getting to know each other better. We can pronounce each other's names correctly. We can understand each other's accent better. Children in India become Spider Man on Halloween, and America's youth is dancing to the tune of 'Naatu Naatu'," the prime minister said.
Americans love baseball, but cricket is also becoming popular in the US, he said. "The American team is trying its best to qualify for the Cricket World Cup to be held in India later this year. I wish them good luck and success," the prime minister said.
"Be it hospitals or hotels, universities or research labs, gas stations or logistics management, they are making their mark everywhere," the prime minister said. Modi spoke in Hindi with the speech being translated to English.
According to Biden, there are significant reasons why both democracies persist, adapt, and serve as a reflection of the values that can be rejuvenated with each new generation.
Prime Minister Modi's visit to the US from June 21 to June 24 was arranged at the invitation of President Joe Biden and the First Lady.
The guest list for the State Dinner comprised a diverse range of individuals, including human rights activist Martin Luther King III, tennis legend Billie Jean King, filmmaker M. Night Shyamalan, fashion designer Ralph Lauren, Grammy award winner Joshua Bell, and entrepreneur Frank Islam.
Notable Indian American lawmakers present at the dinner included Pramila Jayapal, Shri Thanedar, Ro Khanna, Ami Bera, and Raja Krishnamoorthi. Members of the Biden family, including Hunter Biden, Ashley Biden, James Biden, and Naomi Biden Neal, were also in attendance. Vice President Kamala Harris, who hosted a luncheon for Prime Minister Modi, was present as well.
India's National Security Advisor, Ajit Doval, and External Affairs Minister, S. Jaishankar, were present at the State Dinner. They attended the event alongside US diplomats and members of the Biden administration.
(With inputs from PTI)
