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Indians Have Mixed Feelings About Trump Ahead of His Visit to Gujarat
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1:25Now PlayingIndia is preparing for the arrival of US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump for a state visit starting Monday.
The trip will feature meetings with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, discussions on defense, trade and geopolitics, and a cultural extravaganza including a visit to the Taj Mahal.
This will be Trump's first visit to India as President and his fifth meeting with Modi in eight months.
In September last year, Trump joined the Indian Prime Minister at a "Howdy, Modi!" event in Houston, where tens of thousands of people cheered the two leaders.
Modi has promised Trump a memorable welcome, with millions lining the road as they travel to the world's biggest cricket stadium on Monday, with a capacity of more than 100,000 people.
On the streets of New Delhi, many acknowledge the importance of a visitor as powerful as the American president but have mixed feelings about his conduct and policies.
59-year old Bharti Joshi, a teacher, said the Modi-Trump relationship was about pragmatism and political expediency.
"Both of them have their political targets," she said.
Vikram, an Indian tourist from Bangalore, said he had followed Trump's impeachment vote with great interest.
"He's a chaotic president," he said."
Trump is one of the most recognised faces in the world, and the Modi administration is putting out the red carpet for him.
But many of the migrant workers and street vendors in New Delhi wonder what the fuss is about.
Nicky Yadav, who sells bottled water to make a living, said Trump's visit would make no difference to him and in fact created more problem for vendors like him.
"Roads are closed because of routes the leaders take, our work stops. It's a problem," he said.
Municipal sweeper Priyanka does not know anything about Trump either, but is hoping the American President can help with something she really cares about.
"All I want to say to him is - increase our salaries," she said.
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