He compared his visit to PM Modi and said, "Just as Howdy Modi! advertised Prime Minister Modi, Donald Trump is going to be advertised here."
"Trump's visit is linked to politics, it's a political visit. The visit will affect the elections in America. However, Indians there are quite intelligent and will not fall for this gimmick," said Malik.
US President Donald Trump on his visit to India will be accompanied by First Lady Melania Trump. At the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Trump will be here for two days, February 24-25. A day after the announcement, Modi tweeted that India will accord a memorable welcome to the "esteemed guests" and the visit would go a long way in further cementing India-US friendship.
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According to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), Trump is expected to attend an event at the Motera Stadium in Ahmedabad on the lines of the 'Howdy Modi!' function that was addressed by Trump and Modi in Houston in September last year.