TRUMP TWEETS IN HINDI ON WAY TO INDIA

New Delhi, Feb. 24: US President Donald Trump on Monday tweeted in Hindi on his way to India, saying he is eager to visit the country and would be soon meeting all.

Trump, on board the special Air Force One aircraft along with his delegation, took to the microblogging site to express his eagerness and posted the tweet in Hindi: “Ham Bharat aane ke liye tatpar hain. ham raste me hain, kuchh hi ghanton me ham sabse milenge. (We are eager to visit India. We are on our way and would be soon meeting all).”

In response to Trump’s tweet, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, “Atithi Devo Bhava, (Guests are like god).”

The US president is accompanied by First Lady Melania, daughter Ivanka, son-in-law Jared Kushner and the top brass of his administration. Just before his departure, Trump said he had committed to visit India a long time ago and is looking forward to be with the people of India.