According to the blog post, the title is Why India's Modi Seeks to Avoid Trump's Wrath A Delicate Balance in Diplomacy This title accurately reflects the content of the blog post, which discusses Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the White House and his efforts to maintain good relations with US President Donald Trump while avoiding controversy over tariffs, immigration, and other issues.

Title Why India's Modi Seeks to Avoid Trump's Wrath A Delicate Balance in Diplomacy

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Washington D.C. - Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will attempt to rekindle his rapport with Donald Trump, while avoiding potential controversy over tariffs and immigration, during their meeting at the White House on Thursday.

Modi will participate in a joint press conference with Trump, a rare occurrence for the Indian leader, who is known for his prolific social media use but typically shuns direct questions from reporters. He will also hold a one-on-one meeting with tech mogul Elon Musk, whose efforts to overhaul the federal bureaucracy have raised concerns among critics.

Modi's visit marks the latest in a series of foreign leaders seeking to establish early connections with the Trump administration since his return to power. The Indian premier has shared warm relations with Trump during his first term, and has made concessions ahead of his visit, including reducing duties on high-end motorcycles - a boost for iconic American manufacturer Harley-Davidson.

India has also accepted a US military flight carrying 100 migrants last week, as part of Trump's immigration overhaul. New Delhi has pledged to take its own strong measures against illegal migration.

According to India's top career diplomat Vikram Misri, there was a very close rapport between the leaders, despite their efforts so far failing to yield a breakthrough on a long-sought bilateral trade deal. Modi was among the first to congratulate Trump after his election win in November.

For nearly three decades, US presidents from both parties have prioritized building ties with India, recognizing it as a natural partner against rising China. However, Trump has also been critical of India over trade issues, labeling it the biggest tariff abuser.

Lisa Curtis, the National Security Council director on South Asia during Trump's first term, notes that Modi is seeking to preempt Trump's anger and has prepared for their meeting.

Meanwhile, the Indian premier's Hindu-nationalist government has obliged Trump on another priority deporting undocumented immigrants. India is the third-largest source of undocumented immigrants in the United States, after Mexico and El Salvador.

Activists burned an effigy of Trump last week after a US plane carrying migrants was flown back to India, while opposition parties accused Modi of weakness.

One issue Modi will likely avoid discussing during his visit is his record on minority rights. The Trump administration has been generally quiet on the topic, unlike the Biden administration.

Modi's meeting with Trump marks the fourth time a world leader has visited the White House since his return to power, following leaders from Israel, Japan, and Jordan. Both Modi and Trump share similar campaign promises to prioritize their countries' majority communities over minorities.

In February 2020, Modi invited Trump to inaugurate the world's largest cricket stadium in his home state of Gujarat before a crowd of over 100,000 people.

The meeting between Modi and Trump will be a delicate dance, with both leaders seeking to maintain good relations while avoiding controversy.

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