evidence: Some Indian Americans, like Somayajula, condemn Modi’s record on human rights and his treatment of minority groups, while others applaud what they see as India’s immense progress under his rule. A study by the Carnegie Endowment found that around 50% of Indian Americans approve of Modi, compared with 74% of Indians in India. [...] Having spent his childhood in the southern city of Hyderabad, Nampally says the development he sees when he goes back home is night and day. Railways, roads and airports have all thrived, he said, and it’s part of the reason he loves Modi. [...] A 2019 rally in Houston called "Howdy Modi" drew 50,000 people. There, Modi held hands with Trump as they shared the stage.