Washington, Feb. 12 -- Members of the Indian diaspora gathered outside Blair House to welcome Prime Minister Narendra Modi. People carrying flags of India and the US and posters which said "America welcomes Narendra Modi" expressed excitement over PM Modi's visit to the US.

Speaking to ANI, Baburaj, a member of Indian diaspora said, "I live in Virginia, I belong to Telangana. Today, the Indian diaspora is so excited..All Indians are excited to see him."

Srinivas, a member of the Indian diaspora, said that members of the Indian community are excited that the US gave the "highest priority" to PM Modi.

"We are here, Indian-American diaspora, all the people are here to welcome Prime Minister Modi. We are so excited that the US gave the hig...