Prime Minister Modi to Address Joint Session of Congress During June Visit to US

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Washington D.C. later this month and has been invited to address a joint session of Congress during the visit, a high honor for a foreign leader.
Modi previously addressed Congress in 2016 under President Obama and Congressional leaders praised his historic speech.
The invitation comes as Modi prepares to meet with President Biden at the White House for an official state visit and state dinner.
Modi has faced criticism for weakening India's democracy and promoting Hindu nationalism, though the U.S. seeks closer ties to counter China's influence.
Foreign leaders addressing Congress has become an important symbol of close alliances and friendships between the U.S. and other nations.