Rahul Gandhi, the Leader of the Opposition in India's Lok Sabha, will visit the United States from September 8-10, marking his first international trip since assuming the position. During his visit, Gandhi will engage with the Indian diaspora, academicians, technocrats, and business leaders in Dallas and Washington DC. He will address a gathering at the University of Texas in Dallas and meet with think tanks and the National Press Club in Washington DC. The trip, organized by the Indian Overseas Congress, responds to a high demand for interactions with Gandhi from various groups. The visit is seen as significant due to the upcoming US presidential elections and interest in states governed by the Congress party. Gandhi's previous US visit in May 2023 included interactions with Silicon Valley professionals about his vision for India's future.