Posted on 06/22/2023 9:02:56 AM PDT by ChicagoConservative27
President Biden caused an awkward spectacle Thursday morning, putting his hand on his heart for the Indian national anthem as he welcomed Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the White House.
The 80-year-old commander in chief rolled out the red carpet for Modi, who has served as India’s prime minister since 2014, as part of a state visit to bolster the Washington-New Delhi alliance amid mounting tensions with Russia and China.
The two, joined by about 7,000 guests, were treated to music from the United States Army Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps and a multi-gun salute as they stood shoulder to shoulder on the South Lawn.
As the first notes of the Indian anthem, “Jana Gana Mana,” sounded, Biden raised his right hand to his left breast, holding it there for about 15 seconds.
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Good thing he didn’t have to quote the Indian Declaration of Independence.
He’ll do whatever it takes to get that train built.
Probably directed from Teleprompter.
God save the Queen!
“President Biden caused an awkward spectacle Thursday morning...”
That’s a daily occurrence at least.
This is like a Pavlovian response. He hears music and somewhere deep in his brain, he remembers that he has to do something. At least he didn’t salute or start dancing.
Good one. Subtle, but very good.
“God save the Queen, Man”
Lol
American military members salute foreign national anthems when a high level dignitary from a foreign ally is in attendance
Maybe he thought it was the Chinese national anthem.
To be fair, “Jana Gana Mana” does sound like a catchy tune.
Right up there with “In A Gadda Da Vida,” honey.
Well, God Save the Queen...
Yep, that train to India’s gonna be a game changer...
True, but Biden is not a member of the military. In any event, proper protocol, and the protocol I follow whenever I hear Mana Jana Gama played, (s/) is to stand at attention. Sorry I had a link to an Indian govt website, but it’s not copying and gotta go
Above all, remember that Biden’s baseline before dementia was “stupid.”
Standing at attention to show respect is correct. But the hand over heart, civilian equivalent of a salute, should be reserved for the Stars and Stripes.
He’s got the same sense of propriety as any given eight-year old.
LOL
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