New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is all set to start his United States (US), starting today he has several meetings lined up after he lands in the country, which include his address at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) on Monday.
While he had been visiting the country earlier too as the PM, He had also visited the country in 1993. A story of his then visit has been narrated by Dr Panna Barai, a doctor based in the US. During the year he was staying with Dr Bharat and Panna Barai, a physician couple.
Dr Panna Barai on Modi’s simplicity
Sharing details about that trip, she said that at the time, Modi had told her that he only had a 22-inch suitcase and only two pairs of clothes along with him during the trip. Dr Panna Barai also revealed how Modi used to wash his own clothes daily, which was unusual in the US, as people used to do laundry generally once a week.
She further added that during their conversations with them, it used to become clear how he used to love the country. The doctor said that his passion and love for the country were visible as he used to have tears running down his face when he used to say what should be done for the country.
Modi makes use of an affordable scheme by Delta Airlines
When Narendra Modi visited the country close to three decades ago, he had to visit far-off places in the US which would be very costly. To overcome this, Modi discovered a monthly pass scheme by Delta Airlines. According to News 18, at the time, the Airlines had come up with the scheme with conditions saying that only those with limited luggage and no seat selection would be able to avail the opportunity. Modi, after getting to know this, decided to take advantage of the affordable scheme.
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