Narendra Modi made history in the 2000s for being the only person to be banned from the U.S. under a law protecting religious freedom. He was the chief minister of the state of Gujarat during deadly anti-Muslim riots, and because he failed to avert them, he was blocked from entering the U.S. for nearly a decade.
But how the tables have turned since. Modi is visiting the U.S. this week—his first state visit since becoming prime minister in 2014—and he was given a warm red carpet welcome by President Joe Biden. The meeting is meant to firm up ties between India and the U.S. on defense and technology.
