Watch: Ahead Of PM's US Visit, Modi Fan From Maryland Flaunts ‘NMODI’ Car License Plate

As Indian Americans eagerly await to accord a warm welcome to Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his first state visit to the US on June 21, a resident of Maryland, United States, flaunted his car number plate "NMODI" as he called the PM an inspiration.

"I took the NMODI number plate in 2016, which was also his second year in the US, after getting inspired by the Prime Minister," Raghavendra told ANI.

Initially, authorities denied giving him a number plate titled 'NARENDRA MODI' but later he edited it to 'NMODI' which was accepted.

"I took this plate back in November 2016, November. Narendra Modi is an inspiration to me. He inspires me to do something good for the nation, for society, for the world. PM Modi is coming here so I'm eagerly waiting to welcome him," Raghavendra was quoted as saying by news agency ANI.

On June 21, hundreds of Indian Americans have planned to gather at Lafayette Square Park in front of the White House to welcome PM Modi with a cultural extravaganza that would be reflective of India's cultural diversity.

On June 23, the community will organise a dinner reception for the Prime Minister at the Ronald Reagan Building.

The Biden family is planning to host an intimate dinner for Prime Minister Narendra Modi on June 21, a day before the much-in-demand State Dinner at the White House.

The historic visit, among other things, would include an impressive welcome ceremony on the South Lawns on June 22, which later in the night would also become the venue for the State Dinner that would be extraordinarily glittery with great entertainment.