India says 'Namaste Trump' as US Prez lands on Modi turf

India went all out and poured on the most colourful welcome for US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump in an effort to reaffirm bilateral ties along with providing overseas imagery for the visiting leader in a re-election year. From getting PM Modi's signature embrace to a visit to the famed Sabarmati Ashram, Trump kicked off his whirlwind 36-hour visit with thousands giving him a roaring reception.

US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump upon their arrival at the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport in Ahmedabad Monday. (Photo | PTI)

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24 Feb 2020, 10:13 am

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PM Narendra Modi welcomes his US counterpart Donald Trump with a warm hug as First Lady Melania looks on. (Photo | PTI)

The Trumps are welcomed with a colourful Gujarati style dance and music. (Photo | PTI)

The convoy of U.S. President Donald Trump passes by during the roadshow in Ahmedabad. Modi and U.S. President will participate in a roadshow from the airport to Sabarmati Ashram and from there to Motera cricket stadium for Namaste Trump event. (Photo | PTI)

U.S. President Donald Trump, Melania Trump and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi stand for American national anthem at Sardar Patel Stadium in Ahmedabad. (Photo | AP)

U.S. President Donald Trump with first lady Melania Trump and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi look at a Charkha or a spinning wheel during a tour of Gandhi Ashram Monday. (Photo | PTI)

U.S. President Donald Trump with first lady Melania Trump and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi tour Gandhi Ashram. (Photo | PTI)

U.S. President Donald Trump, first lady Melania Trump, and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrive for a 'Namaste Trump,' event at Sardar Patel Stadium. (Photo | AP)