U.S. Should Find Ways to Engage With Narendra Modi: Former U.S. Diplomat

"In part because, I am hopeful that, after the election takes place, after the new government is formed, whichever party/coalition that it would be then be able to address many of the difficult issues being faced by India," he said.

Responding to the official U.S. position for the past several months on no change in its visa policy with regard to Modi, Inderfurth said he would let the State Department speak for itself.

"I think, that the United States should recognise the role that Modi would be playing at the national scene and we need to respond accordingly," he said.

Modi is scheduled to address the Indian-American community and BJP supporters over the weekend through live satellite during the two-day convention of the Overseas Friends of BJP (OFBJP) in Tampa.

The event with the theme 'Mission 2014: BJP 272+' would be inaugurated by BJP's national vice president Smriti Irani.

Noting that the entire diaspora is elated on hearing the announcement that Modi is the prime ministerial candidate, OFBJP in a statement said it has fortified its resolve to make BJP win resoundingly in the parliament elections.