Bhubaneswar:
PM Narendra Modi today inaugurated the 18th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas Conference in Bhubaneswar, Odisha. Addressing the NRIs, PM Modi said that India is able to tell the world that the future lies in Buddha and not in war. Therefore, it becomes very special for them to welcome you on this land of Odisha (PM Modi In Odisha). He has always considered the Indian diaspora as the national ambassadors of India. He feels very happy when he meets and interacts with all his Indian colleagues all over the world. They cannot forget the love they receive. That love and blessings of everyone always remains with him.
“India’s global role is increasing”
Referring to India’s achievements in every field, PM Modi said that today India is making Made in India fighter jets. Making transport aircraft. The day is not far when you will come to India to celebrate Pravasi Bharatiya Divas only by a Made in India aircraft. India’s global role is increasing. Today India raises the voice of the Global South with full force.
#WATCH Bhubaneswar (Odisha): Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, “Today India is making Made in India fighter jets. It is making transport aircraft. The day is not far when you will come to India to celebrate Pravasi Bharatiya Divas in a Made in India aircraft only. ..India’s global role is increasing… Today India… pic.twitter.com/je1YaKFJq3
— ANI_HindiNews (@AHindinews) January 9, 2025
“I am feeling proud because of you”
PM Modi said that today he wants to express his personal gratitude to everyone and also want to thank them. Because because of them they get a chance to hold their heads high with pride in the world. PM Modi said that in the last 10 years, he met many leaders of the world, every leader of the world praises India and NRIs a lot. A big reason for this is the social values ​​which you all add to the society there.
We are not just the Mother of Democracy, democracy is a part of our life. Wherever Indians go, they connect with the society there. Wherever he goes, he respects the rules and traditions of the place.
“Development as well as heritage”
Today’s India is running on the mantra of ‘development as well as heritage’. Even during G20, we held meetings in every corner of the country so that the world could experience the diversity of India firsthand.
#WATCH Bhubaneswar (Odisha): Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, “Today’s India is running on the mantra of ‘development as well as heritage’. Even during the G20, we held meetings in every corner of the country so that the world can directly see the diversity of India.” Able to experience…” pic.twitter.com/aSGecuDXmi
— ANI_HindiNews (@AHindinews) January 9, 2025
“Your safety, our responsibility”
PM Modi said that India gives great importance to the convenience and comfort of NRIs. Their safety and welfare is the country’s top priority. Even in times of crisis, we consider it our responsibility to help our NRIs, wherever they are. This is one of the guiding principles of India’s foreign policy today.
The great heritage of Odisha is also mentioned
Welcoming the NRIs to the land of Odisha, PM Modi said that the great land on which all of them are present today is also a reflection of India’s rich heritage. Our heritage is visible at every step in Odisha. Even hundreds of years ago, our traders from Odisha used to travel long distances to places like Bali, Sumatra, Java… Bali Yatra is organized even today in Odisha.
The PM said that when there was a time in the world to expand the empire by the force of the sword, our Emperor Ashoka had chosen the path of peace here. This is the strength of our heritage, with the inspiration of which India is able to tell the world today that the future does not lie in war, but in Buddha.
