NaMo Fever Grips Indian-Americans At Madison Square
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Amid the loud chants of “Modi, Modi” at The Prime Minister received a warm welcome by a large population of India-American, inspired by Modi’s rags-to-riches story, along with a group of Senators.
The event did not restrict to the boundaries of the MSG as many NRIs also gathered at
At Business Insider India, we decided to bring some of the highlights of the much-awaited speech of Prime Minister
NaMo Greets Indian-Americans On Navratri
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"Navratri is the time to purify the self. The fact that I got to meet all of you during this auspicious time is my privilege," he told a rapturously cheering Indian diaspora at the MSG.
Will Never Do Anything To Put You Down: PM
At the MSG, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that winning elections is not for sitting on a seat but a responsibility, noting that he hasn’t even taken a 15-minute break since taking over the helm of the country.
Indians Create Magic With Mouse: Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi once again stressed that India was once known as a world of snake charmers, now with help of 'mouse' the people of the country have woven magic in the world of information and technology (IT).
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"I was in Taiwan some years ago; someone wanted to ask a question and was hesitating. He asked if I won't feel bad, I said go ahead. He said I heard India is a land of black magic and snake charmers. I said no, our forefathers maybe would play with snakes but we play with the (computer) mouse," he said in his address.Modi Praises Success Of India's Mangalyaan
Speaking of the ISRO's
smaller budget than that of a Bollywood film. That is the talent of our country."
PM Calls For ‘Make in India’
In a bid to boost up the
“If you want human resources and low-cost production, then India is your destination. I invite you to the Make in India initiative,” he said
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Modi Announces Visa On Arrival
Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that PIO card holders, who have faced visa issues, will get lifelong visas. He said, "Those who stay in India for a long time have to go to the police station, now they won't have to."
"I have been told that due to differences between PIO and OCI people face difficulties, especially those who have spouses who are not Indians. I am happy to announce that we will merge the PIO and OCI schemes and make it into one," he added.
I Will Make Bharat Of Your Dreams: Modi
Concluding his hour-long address, Narendra Modi thanked the 20,000-strong gathering gathered at the MSG for their love.
"You have so much love for me, probably no other Indian leader has received this kind of love... Mein iska karz chukaoonga (I shall repay this debt), to make the Bharat of your dreams," Modi said amidst the loud chant of "Modi, Modi".
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