Allies Nitish, Naidu, Shinde hail Modi's 'successful' US visit

NEW DELHI: On a day when PM Modi wrapped up his three-day US tour, BJP's NDA partners, including Bihar CM Nitish Kumar and his Andhra Pradesh counterpart N Chandrababu Naidu, hailed his "successful" visit, while home minister Amit Shah said the visit further fortifies the "Modi doctrine of diplomacy" that over the last decade has propelled Bharat to the role of a global change-maker.
The BJP allies endorsed Modi's visit, saying decisions taken by the two countries are set to increase investments intechnology sectors and open new areas of development.
Meanwhile, Shah posted on X: "The successful QUAD Summit, the 'Modi & US' mega community event, and the UN Summit of the Future reflect his unmatched popularity across the globe. Modi ji's leadership has not only enhanced Bharat's stature as a nation, which everyone listens to, but also as one that every country accepts as a partner in the upliftment of humanity."
With all top NDA leaders hailing Modi's leadership and his visit, their gesture is being seen as another indication of continuation of strong ties amongst the alliance's partners, even as the Centre is contemplating contentious legislations in the next few days.
"The decisions taken during the recent US visit of PM Modi to increase investment between the two countries are welcomed. The decisions taken between the two countries will increase investment in cutting-edge technology areas and open new avenues of development," JD(U) supremo Kumar said on X. He asserted that the visit will have far-reaching and positive effects.
Calling Modi a statesman, TDP chief Naidu said he feels lucky to be working under his leadership. "He (Modi) has strengthened India's position in the comity of nations, and has unarguably emerged as a tall world leader, bringing communities and countries together," he said, adding that PM's address to "UN stands as testimony to the importance world leaders associate with India, and the significance of the role we are poised to play on the global stage in the coming years".
Maharashtra CM and Shiv Sena chief Eknath Shinde said PM's US visit has shown once again why he is a global statesman and trendsetter par excellence. "In a short visit, he has been able to cover many sectors, which will strengthen India's journey to progress," he said.
Welcoming Modi's engagement with tech and business leaders, Shinde said Maharashtra has a robust interaction with many of these people, and PM's efforts to draw investments will naturally benefit the state. The CM said he was particularly happy that PM ensured return of nearly 300 antiquities from the US.
Union minister and JD(S) member HD Kumaraswamy said over three days, PM discussed nuclear energy, cervical cancer vaccine, semiconductors, AI, biotechnology, Indo-Pacific economic architecture, and return of India's cultural heritage, among other subjects.