AMN / Chicago

Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu has called upon Indian diaspora in the US not to forget their spiritual and cultural roots and contribute towards building a new and resurgent India.

He asked them to uphold India’s core values and beliefs of sharing, caring and treating the entire world as ‘One Family’-Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam. Mr Naidu was addressing the members of 14 Telugu Associations in the US at Chicago last night.

Vice President also appealed the Telugu society in the US not to forget the mother tongue, native village, motherland, parents and the Guru, who is responsible for your success. He said, those who want to move ahead in life should never forget their past.

He complemented the Telugu community for their contribution to the progress of America and observed that it was a matter of pride that many Telugus are occupying high positions in different fields. Pointing out that India is the spiritual capital of the world, Vice President said India was one of the oldest surviving civilizations. He recalled the invaluable contribution made by Indians over the centuries in different fields from invention of zero to Yoga.

Referring to India’s emergence as the fastest growing economy, he said the world was looking towards India which is moving on the trajectory to become one of the top global economies in the next 10-15 years. “I would like all of you to join in fast-tracking India’s growth story,” he said.

Observing that about 32 million Indians and Persons of Indian Origin were living across the globe, he told the overseas Telugus to always strive to enhance the image of India and Indians. He also appealed to them to adopt villages in their native districts and help in developing them into model villages.

 

Vice President is scheduled to address the 2nd World Hindu Congress in Chicago today. Mr Naidu will also meet and interact with delegates from various countries attending the conference.