Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said that there is an atmosphere of joy in Madhya Pradesh on the occasion of the 17th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas convention.
In the nectar of freedom, it is raining nectar in Indore, said the Chief Minister speaking at the 17th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas Convention at Brilliant Convention Center Indore and welcoming Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other guests by greeting them on reaching the stage.
He said, the people of Indore have opened the doors of their hearts and homes to welcome the NRIs. Many citizens came forward with open hearts to host the guests in their homes. The guests have been given a memorable hospitality. To make Pravasi Bharatiya Divas memorable, people from 66 nations came to plant saplings at the Global Garden in Indore. This is commendable work, said Chouhan.
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Prime Minister has made constant efforts for a strong and prosperous India, said Chouhan by adding Prime Minister Modi has given mantras of self-reliance, cleanliness and strong economy. His mantra is being implemented on the ground in Madhya Pradesh, he said by adding that Indore has accepted his call for cleanliness in such a way that every citizen picked up a broom for cleanliness. Indore has become the cleanest city of the country not once or twice, but six times, said the Chief Minister.
The Prime Minister said to make India a $5 trillion economy and for that MP will become a $550 billion dollar economy, he said by adding that we have prepared a roadmap for this.
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Chouhan said that the Prime Minister has understood and implemented knowledge, self-reliance. As citizens, everyone should be cooperative in this. Chief Minister said that today one remembers the words of Swami Vivekananda, when he had said a hundred years ago that the end of Mahanisha is near. Now Bharat Mata is moving forward to lead the world. The words of one Narendra ji (Swami Vivekananda) are being implemented by another Narendra (Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi). They talk about giving the message of love and peace to the world. Only Modi ji can do such work.
When there was a war between Russia and Ukraine, Indian students raised the tricolor, Modi ji found a way out. Students came back to India safely. Modi ji has also found a way for everyone's happiness and prosperity. India has come forward in a leadership role in the world. They rule the hearts, said the Chief Minister.
Overseas Indians have the best contribution in the whole world: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that Indore is a wonderful city. Indore is an era, which moves ahead of time, yet preserves its heritage.
He said in Indori accent that "Our Indore is wonderful in the whole world." The namkeen, poha passion, sabudana khichdi, kachori, samosas here bring water to the mouth. It is not only the cleanest city of India, it is also the capital of taste. You will not be able to forget the experience here, said Prime Minister who formally inaugurated the 17th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas Convention at Brilliant Convention Center Indore.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that this year India has the honor of chairing the G-20 group. In such times, the responsibility of the overseas Indians increases further. This is your chance to tell the world about India. Make this occasion historic by following the tradition of Atithi Devo Bhav. When the participants go back to their country, Indians living there call them, interact with them.
Prime Minister Modi said that today the overseas Indians have the best contribution in the whole world. They are involved in building a capable and strong India. Wherever they live, they keep India with them, in their heart. They have a commitment towards India. They always work in the interest of India. Document the best work done by overseas Indians all over the world. Their works should be publicized through audio video medium. Prime Minister Modi said that people of Indian origin who are born abroad are also curious to know about the country of their parents. Show them India, introduce them to the traditions of India.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that for centuries the world has been eager to know India. Indian philosophy, culture, our life values, our global vision, our glorious traditions and in today's era India's strong economy, science, technology, I.T., defense and space science are all unique and are the center of attraction of the world.
Today, India has its own distinct voice, its own identity on the global stage, which will become stronger in the times to come, said the Prime Minister. The world's curiosity towards India will increase, the Prime Minister said.
It is an important responsibility of the Indian diaspora to satisfy this growing curiosity of the world towards India. They should promote India's model of "Sustainable Future" all over the world, said the Prime Minister.
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Prime Minister said that India is not only the knowledge center of the world, but it has the potential to become the skill capital of the world. India can become the engine of development for the world. Pravasi Bharatiya should make their invaluable contribution in promoting , Make in India, Yoga, Ayurveda, cottage industry, handicrafts, coarse grains in the world, said the Prime Minister.
Prime Minister Modi said that Madhya Pradesh, the heartland of India, has its own special identity. The Narmada water here, the forests here, the tribal traditions, the spirituality here are all unique and unforgettable. Shri Mahakal Mahalok in Ujjain is divine and grand. Go there and have darshan of Lord Shri Mahakal and get blessings.
