PRIDE OF INDIA AT MADISON SQUARE - HIGHLIGHTS OF SPEECH: The streets of New York wore a festive look on Sunday morning, as thousands of Indians, many wearing traditional Indian outfits, gathered at the Madison Square Garden to listen to Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Others came in groups, wearing Modi T-shirts and carrying placards with welcome messages. As the first show of the event, artists performed garba dance. Ten minutes before his entry, a group of US Congressmen were invited on the stage and the American national anthem was sung. And then flanked by a posse of security personnel, Mr. Modi walked in amidst a roar of applause. The American national anthem and the Indian national anthem were sung. And from there, Mr. Modi took the centre stage. > Prime Minister Narendra Modi begins his speech with Bharat Mata ki Jai. Crowd chants Modi! Modi! > Navratri greetings to all Indians in America, greets the Prime Minister. > India will lead 21st century world: Modi > Talking about housing for all scheme, He said We should aim that by 2022, there should be not even a single person in India who does not have a house of his own. > Mahatma Gandhi never compromised on cleanliness. He gave us freedom. We should give him a Clean India. > PM Modi, one of his pet projects — to build toilets I want to build toilets in the country. I was born in a small family so I have an interest in doing small things like this. > Modi invites Indian-Americans to participate in Make in India project. > Mygov.in is for you people ( Indians both here and abroad) to connect with me. I request you all to look at MyGov.in. Please visit the website and see how you can get involved: Modi > I am aware that you all have several expectations from India. Even the people of India are expecting a lot from the government. My government will meet 100% of the expectations of the people. > Previous governments had monopolised development, my government will jointly usher in development with public participation > I assure the change that the people of India want > The world no longer sees us as the land of snake charmers. Now, we play with mouse, not snakes >When I took office (as PM), there were reports that government officials have started reaching office on time. This broke my heart as such was the state of our nation that officials reaching office on time becomes news. >“We will not do anything which will let you down.” > PIO card holders- they have lot of visa issues. We decided they will get lifelong visas. Those who stay in India for long have to go to police stations too. They wont have to do that now: PM >This time the Pravasi Bharatiya Diwas will be held at Ahmedabad. He requests everyone there to come to India during the event. > “Democracy, demographic dividend and demand are three unique strengths of India which will take it to new heights,” Mr Modi told the cheering crowd which had waited through the morning to listen to him. > Narendra Modi concludes his speech with Bharat Mata ki Jai. Bharat Mata ki.. says Modi, Jay says the crowd
Posted on: Sun, 28 Sep 2014 19:24:46 +0000
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