Campaign Rally Style Welcome For President Trump In Gujarat

On Day One of US President Donald Trump's India visit, the optics were all in place. More than one lakh people were at the Motera stadium in Gujarat to welcome Mr Trump and the President went on to make a speech in which he was effusive in his praise for Prime Minister Narendra Modi and for India. Announcing that defence deals worth $3 billion would be signed tomorrow, the US president talked about the threat of radical Islamic terrorism faced by both nations but he praised Pakistan for taking action against terror groups, saying the US had very good relations with Pakistan. He went on to gently nudge India to start talks with Islamabad. Mr Trump talked about India's religious diversity and how India's unity has been an inspiration to the world. And continuing his charm offensive, he also talked about Bollwyood films and Sachin Tendulkar.