PM Modi addressed a vast and enthusiastic crowd of the Indian Diaspora at the Audi Dome in Munich, Germany, on June 26, on the sidelines of G7 talks.
‘I see the Indian culture and unity in you all,’ started the Prime Minister to the cheers, telling the audience that he will never forget their love and friendship.
India, the mother of democracy
‘The democracy in every Indian’s DNA was oppressed on this day, 47 years ago. The emergency remains a blot, but the attempts to suppress democracy were overcome with democratic means by the public. Now, every Indian takes pride in their democratic identity, said Mr. Modi.
Noting that India has several languages and unique cultures, PM Modi hailed the country’s unity in diversity and called the nation the ‘Mother of Democracy.’ He said that every Indian is now confident of being empowered.
Inclusive Development
Every village is now open defecation free and electrified; over 99.99 percent of the people have access to cooking gas, and every family has access to banking, he said.
The Prime Minister said everyone below the poverty line can now avail of Rs.5 Lakh health insurance. He added that after the coronavirus outbreak, free cereal is being disbursed to over 80 Cr of people.
In the world of startups, a unicorn is coming up every ten days in India, and every month, on average, around 5000 patents are being filed, PM stated.
Every month, around 500 modern railway coaches are being built, and 18 Lakh houses are given water supply via ‘Nal Se Jal,’ noting that a country that provides inclusive development will also develop fast.
Technological Advances
India, which lost out on development during colonialism, is now leading the path forward, especially in information and digital technologies, Mr. Modi said.
Data is cheap, and India is creating records in its consumption, pointed out the Prime Minister, adding that 110 Cr people have registered on the CoWIN app.
PM Modi said that drone technology is being used in both agriculture and also mapping households.
From importing smartphones, India has become a manufacturer and an exporter, PM said, also detailing other exports of the country.
A new way of thinking
The country has got out of ‘Hota Hai, Chalta Hai’ kind of thinking, Mr. Modi said to loud cheers. Today, India runs on a ‘Can do, and will do’ attitude, he said. India is impatient to reach its goals and achieve its dreams, the PM said.
‘India is self-confident and self-reliant now, so we are breaking records,’ said Prime Minister. The country is already producing 40 percent of its electricity without using any fossil fuels, much ahead of the originally set target of 2030, Mr. Modi said. He also touted the achievement of the target of mixing ten percent ethanol in petrol ahead of schedule.
On COVID Pandemic
The COVID vaccination program’s speed in India is known; 90 percent of adults have received both doses, and the cumulative vaccine dosage in the country has crossed 1.96 billion, Prime Minister told the applauding crowd.
From Importer to Exporter
From importing smartphones, India has become a manufacturer and an exporter, PM said, also detailing other exports of the country.
FDI inflows are also setting new records, said the Prime Minister.
The world powers want to walk shoulder to shoulder with India, thanks to the country’s determined populace, said PM Modi.
When organic farming is the subject of discussions elsewhere, India’s farmers are already implementing it, said Mr. Modi, adding that sustainable farming is becoming a part of life.
A strong and decisive government
The country is confident its money is not siphoned off via corruption and that the tax compliance is on the rise – voluntarily.
As the nation marks the 75th year of its independence, it is also setting new targets and dreaming big because of a strong and decisive government, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said.
A 25-year plan ahead is ready towards self-reliance, announced the PM, and spoke of India’s progress in solar power and its work on the green hydrogen.
Praising the Indian Diaspora’s efforts, the Prime Minister called them both India’s success story and its brand ambassadors and ended his speech with chants of ‘Bharat Mata Ki Jai.’