Ivanka Trump describes Taj Mahal as 'awe-inspiring'
Agra/IBNS: Donald Trump's daughter Ivanka, who is also visiting India along with his father and US First Lady Melania, found the Taj Mahal in Agra "awe-inspiring."
"The grandeur and beauty of the Taj Mahal is awe-inspiring!" Ivanka wrote as she shared on Instagram pictures of herself with husband Jared Kushner in front of the Taj Mahal.
The grandeur and beauty of the Taj Mahal is awe inspiring! 🇺🇸 🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/jcYwXHxf4c
— Ivanka Trump (@IvankaTrump) February 24, 2020
Ivanka explored the 16th-century mausoleum, famous worldwide as the symbol of love, built by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan for his wife Mumtaz Mahal.
Ivanka and her husband are part of the US delegation accompanying the US President.
Earlier in the day, the US first family visited Sabarmati Ashram in Ahmedabad.
🇮🇳-🇺🇸|Auspicious beginning!
— Raveesh Kumar (@MEAIndia) February 24, 2020
PM @narendramodi with President @realDonaldTrump & @FLOTUS at Sabarmati Ashram to pay tribute to Mahatma Gandhi.
Bapu’s life and teachings have inspired generations of Indians and Americans. pic.twitter.com/tBgosET7P0
Ivanka also attended the massive event in the world's largest Motera Stadium of the city called 'Namaste Trump.'
Our two national constitutions both begin with the same three beautiful words: “We the people.” That means that in America and India alike, we honor, respect, trust, empower, and fight for the citizens we proudly serve! 🇺🇸🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/hfKKSqlVfe
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) February 24, 2020
Thereby they headed to Agra where Uttar Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel and Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath received the Trumps at Kheria Airport in the city.
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— CM Office, GoUP (@CMOfficeUP) February 24, 2020
The road leading to the Taj Mahal from Kheria Airport were decked up for his visit. The local administration had ordered for closure of the monument from 12 noon in the view of the US president's visit.
Massive billboards had been put up and roundabouts decked up with American and Indian flags to welcome the US President.
Giving a photo-op to the world media, the US President and the First Lady walked hand-in-hand to take a leisurely tour of the Taj Mahal.
Image credit: US Embassy India
"The Taj Mahal inspires awe. A timeless testament to the rich and diverse beauty of Indian culture. Thank you India," President Trump wrote in the visitors' book before leaving for Delhi.
'The Taj Mahal inspires awe, a timeless testament to the rich and diverse beauty of Indian Culture!'
— Government of UP (@UPGovt) February 24, 2020
Thank You, India.
-Writes Hon. President of the USA, Mr. @realDonaldTrump and First lady of the USA, Mrs. @MELANIATRUMP in Visitors' book of @TajMahal. pic.twitter.com/WIoWE5VMAC
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