Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said, India has not attacked any country and neither it is hungry to grab anyone’s land, yet thousands of Indians gave their lives in the 1st and 2nd world war for the others. Inaugurating Pravasi Bharatiya Kendra in New Delhi, Mr Modi said, humanity is a principal inspiration for India and the world has acknowledged this.
The Prime Minister’s comments came in the backdrop of Pakistan’s constant clamour for highlighting the Kashmir issue at the international fora. Mr Modi lamented that despite the great price, the country could not make the world realise the importance of its sacrifice. He said, whenever he was abroad, he made it a point to visit the memorials for the Indian soldiers.
Speaking about the Indian diaspora, Mr Modi said, Indian community all over the world is a strength that can convert brain drain to brain gain. He said, in more than 150 countries there is a presence of Pravasi Bhartiyas and they are a huge strength. He said, let us view the diaspora not only in terms of Numbers but see it as Power. He said, the Indian community abroad did not believe in indulging in politics or grabbing power in foreign lands. They, on the other hand, mingle with other communities by following the principle of social well being.
The Prime Minister said, in the last two years the Government has rescued people from conflict situations, not just Indians but also foreigners. Mr Modi, on humanitarian issues the Ministry of External Affairs has created a special niche for itself.
The Prime Minister said, the Pravasi Bhartiya Kendra is inaugurated on a significant day of 2nd October as Mahatma Gandhi had left India but the call of the nation brought him back.