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Modi meets Musk in US: What gift did world’s richest person give India’s PM? Internet curious about mystery gift
Modi meets Musk in US: During a meeting in Washington DC, Elon Musk greeted PM Modi with a mysterious gift, sparking curiosity across social media. As the discussion on Starlink's entry into South Asia looms, netizens are eager to uncover the significance of this gesture.
Modi meets Musk in US: Prime Minister Narendra Modi met SpaceX and Tesla chief Elon Musk at Blair House in Washington DC around 10 pm Indian time on Thursday, February 13. Musk's three children accompanied the billionaire during the meeting with PM Modi.
Earlier, Modi also held a bilateral meeting with US National Security Advisor Michael Waltz at Blair House in Washington, DC. On a two-day trip to the United States, Modi is scheduled to meet President Donald Trump later.
During their high-profile meeting, Musk was seen in videos greeting PM Modi with a gift before the bilateral meeting. As soon as the videos of the Modi-Musk meeting started appearing on social media, people started wondering what the gift was.
“During their meeting in Washington, D.C., Elon Musk presented Prime Minister Narendra Modi with a gift,” wrote a user.
While most users were curious about the gift, one user suggested it was a ‘heat tile from one of the Starship launches.’ Another user suggested that Musk gifted Modi a “heat shield “ used in SpaceX starship.
The meeting between Modi and Musk assumes signficance as Starlink's entry in the South Asian market could come up for discussion, according to reports.
“Elon Musk gifted something to Pm Modi. What if it’s dogecoin,” a curious user wrote on X.
Some users wondered if PM Modi had some gifts for Musk's kids too.
“Bag main kya hain? Today, Elon Musk brought his family to meet Modiji at the iconic Blair House. 2 days back, Modiji met USA VP JD Vance & gave his kids these beautiful jigsaw puzzles based on Indian culture. Wonder what thoughtful gift is there for kids of Elon Musk? Not a rocket for sure,” a user said on X
What did Modi discuss with Musk?
After the meeting PM Modi said in a post on X that he had a very good meeting with Elon Musk in Washington DC. “We discussed various issues, including those he is passionate about such as space, mobility, technology and innovation. I talked about India’s efforts towards reform and furthering ‘Minimum Government, Maximum Governance,” Modi wrote.
Musk heads the Trump administration's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), tasked with ‘modernising federal technology and software to maximise governmental efficiency and productivity.’
Key Takeaways
- The meeting highlights the growing relationship between India and technology leaders.
- Elon Musk’s involvement in South Asia could have significant implications for regional technology access.
- Public interest in the meeting underscores the influence of social media in shaping narratives around political interactions.
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First Published:13 Feb 2025, 11:57 PM IST
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