New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday inaugurated 18th Pravasi Bharatiya Sammelan in Bhubaneswar, Odisha. Addressing the gathering, PM Modi emphasized the role of India’s heritage in shaping its modern identity and influence on the world. “The future does not lie in war but in Buddha,” he said. He pointed out that it is India’s heritage that enables the country to convey a message of peace, as opposed to conflict.
PM Modi also expressed pride in India’s growing global influence. He said, “Today the world listens to India carefully,” as India actively represents the Global South and asserts its position on the world stage. According to the Prime Minister, the speed of India’s progress in the 21st century is unprecedented, and the world is witnessing the country’s remarkable achievements in various sectors.
Top quotes of PM Modi
- The future is not in war but in Buddha. Due to the NRIs, I get a chance to hold my head high in the world.
- Today, the world listens to India carefully. Today’s India not only strongly puts forward its point but also raises the voice of the Global South with full force.
- The speed at which 21st century India is progressing, the scale on which development work is being done in India today, is unprecedented.
- Today, the world is seeing India’s success.
- Today, when India’s Chandrayaan reaches Shiv Shakti Point, we all feel proud.
- Today, when the world is amazed to see the power of Digital India, we all feel proud.
- Today, every sector of India is moving forward to touch the heights of the sky.
- We are not just the Mother of Democracy, but democracy is a part of our life.
- We do not have to teach diversity, our life itself runs with diversity.Wherever Indians go, they connect with the society there.
- Indians respect the rules and traditions of wherever they go.
- We serve that country, that society with complete honesty.
- Along with all this, India also continues to beat in our hearts.
- I have always regarded the Indian Diaspora as ambassadors of India.
- I feel very happy when I meet all of you friends across the world and talk to you. I cannot forget the love I get.
- This is a time for vibrant festivals and gatherings in India. In just a few days, the Mahakumb will start in Prayagraj.
- There is a joyful atmosphere everywhere. It was on this day in 1915 that Mahatma Gandhi came back to India after a long stay abroad.
- Your presence in India at such a wonderful time is adding to the festive spirit.
- At a time when the world was witnessing the expansion of empires by the power of the sword, our Emperor Ashoka chose the path of peace here.
- This is the same strength of our heritage, due to which today India is able to tell the world that the future does not lie in war, but in Buddha.
