US: Award-winning singer Mary Millben to perform during PM Modi's events
Washington (US), June 18: Award-winning international singer Mary Millben, famous in India for her singing of the Indian national anthem 'Jan gana mana' is set to perform for Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other guests at a diaspora reception organised by the United States Indian Community Foundation (USICF) at the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center in Washington, D.C. on June 23.
She is also popular in India for her singing of Om Jai Jagdish Hare.
The Steering Committee has formally invited Millben, 38, to play for PM Modi during his official state visit to the United States from June 21 to June 23. Millben will attend the 9th International Day of Yoga at the UN Headquarters (UNHQ) on June 21 alongside Prime Minister Modi on the UNHQ North Lawn, at the invitation of India's Permanent Representative to the UN.
"I have great anticipation and excitement as the Prime Minister visits the United States next week. This visit celebrates the U.S.-India relationship, the world's two largest democracies and the most important relationship in the world today," said Millben.
"I look forward to joining United Nations General Assembly President Csaba Korosi, Ambassador Ruchira Kamobj, and New York City Mayor Eric Adams in welcoming Prime Minister Modi for this first event in the United States."
"I want to thank the Steering Committee for the thoughtful invitation. One earth, one family, one future, is the motto of the G20 Summit this year and a timely statement as we welcome the Prime Minister to the United States next week. This motto represents the sentiment of the important democratic alliance between the United States and India. Performing for this meaningful gathering of the Diaspora in Washington, D.C. to welcome Prime Minister Modi is a great honour. Our common bond in freedom and democracy positions the U.S.-India relationship to be the strongest force on earth for democracy, the best model for unity as a family, and the symbol of freedom for future generations to come," she added.
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- ANI
