HN_ANI2_OD_BHUBANESWAR_PM_NARENDRA_MODI_18TH_PRAVASI_BHARTIYA_DIVAS_10-51-57

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00:00I am not in a war, I am in Budhha.

00:13That is why it is very special for me to welcome you to this land of Odisha.

00:27Friends, I have always considered the Indian diaspora to be India's ambassador.

00:44I am very happy when I meet all of you in the world and talk to you.

00:58I cannot forget the love that I receive.

01:05Your love and blessings are always with me.

01:15Friends, today I would like to thank all of you personally.

01:27Thank you because it is because of you that I am able to keep my head held high in the world with pride.

01:52In the past ten years, I have met many leaders of the world.

02:07Every leader of the world praises the Indian diaspora.

02:25One of the major reasons for this is the social values that all of you instill in the society.

02:44We are not just the mother of democracy.

02:49Democracy is a part of our lives.

02:57It is our way of life.

03:00We do not have to teach diversity.

03:06Our lives are governed by diversity.

03:12That is why wherever Indians go, they are connected to the society there.

03:24Wherever we go, we respect the rules and traditions there.

03:36We serve the society with complete honesty.

03:44We contribute to the growth and prosperity there.

03:53Along with all of this, India also beats in our hearts.

04:04We are happy with every joy of India.

04:12We celebrate every achievement of India.

04:19Friends, the speed at which India is moving forward in the 21st century,

04:29the scale at which development is taking place in India,

04:37is unprecedented.

04:40In just ten years, India has helped 25 crore people out of poverty.