-Galla S Kiran Kumar,Bureau Chief Telagana (Andhra Pradesh)
Prime Minister Narendra Modi gave a long speech in the US Congress. Members stood up and applauded several times during his speech.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that the United States has brought people from all over the world together and provided them with an appropriate and equal position. It has been revealed that it has made them partners in the American dream. He said that there are lakhs of people of Indian origin in this country.. Some of them are proudly sitting in this House. It was mentioned that the person behind me (Kamala Harris) has created history. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the US Congress for almost an hour on Thursday. He mentioned various topics on this occasion. Congress members stood and applauded many times during his speech.
Modi said that as political leaders there may be differences of opinion, but we should speak with one voice regarding the country. He revealed that he can understand the discussion on ideas and ideologies. He said that all of you (Members of Congress) are happy to come here to honor the bond between two great democracies in the world. Modi said that no matter how much there is competition between you in your ideas, everyone should be united while speaking for the country.
Like the mother of democracy..
Modi described India as the mother of democracy. The Prime Minister revealed that democracy means inviting debate, supporting equality, giving wings to ideas and expressions. He said that India-America will give a better future to the world and provide a better world to future generations.
Modi said that India celebrated its 75th Independence Day last year. He said that the 75-year journey was a wonderful celebration when he got rid of 1,000 years of foreign rulers. With nearly 2,500 political parties, 22 official languages, thousands of dialects, and food habits that change every 100 miles, we still speak with one voice. We respect diversity in the natural way of life. Modi said that India is like a home for all religions of the world. He said that the world wants to know more about India today. He said that he respects the interest shown by the House in this direction. Over 100 members of Indian origin have served in the last ten years. Everyone wanted to understand India’s development, democracy and diversity. Everyone wants to know what India is doing.
Dark clouds in Indo-Pacific
Modi explained that India is developing very fast. He said that when he first came to America, it was the 10th largest economy in the world, but now it has reached the 5th place. Soon India will move to the third position. He stated that if India grows, the whole world will grow. He said that women in India are getting opportunities and growing fast. He said that besides working in the three forces of the country, there are maximum number of women pilots in the country’s aviation sector. He said that India’s expedition to Mars was led by a woman. He said that if women are strengthened, there will be a radical change in the country.
PM Modi said that war in Europe is painful. It is said that poor countries have been severely affected by this war. It has been revealed that disputes should be resolved peacefully and sovereignty and territorial integrity should be respected. On the other hand, Modi said that there are dark clouds of violence and conflict in the Indo-Pacific. Sustainability of the region is central to the India-US partnership, he said.
