AHMEDABAD: US President Donald Trump ’s bonhomie with Gujarati-origin Indian PM Narendra Modi was unmissable on Monday. Trump in his speech said that the four million strong Indian diaspora has contributed immensely to the development of US. He also acknowledged the strong Gujarati diaspora by mentioning that one in four NRIs has roots in Gujarat.NRGs in particular and NRIs at large are known to have affinity towards Democrats. But Trump’s stance on India and support for the country on global arena might swing votes in his favour, believe some diaspora members.However, the NRGs who were part of the event on Monday, saw it as a reciprocation of love which was on display during Howdy Modi event last year. “I am sure the Namaste Trump event will leave a deep impression on the US President who termed himself as a friend of India and Indians,” said Haribhai Patel, a resident of Chicago and vice-president of Republican Hindu Coalition. Patel said that 50-odd NRGs had come on their own to the event as there was no official contingent of NRIs with Trump on his two-day India visit.Madhu Patel, another NRG who was at the event, said that he did not see it as a political event. “It was homecoming of a friend — it’s personal relationship between Indian PM and US President which was on show. I don’t know how it would pan out politically for the duo, but it would build a stronger image for India globally and would also help NRIs in the US,” said Patel, adding that with Trump’s stance on India, many NRGs are supporting the Republicans in the US.