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Pointing to the development of the Bimaru states, Modi also talks of the development in his state of Gujarat.
Modi also brings up the topic of staute of Unity. He says if it wasn't for Sardar Patel, we would have to get a visa to Pakistan to see the lions at Gir.
We see a healthy competition between states over development now- Narendra Modi pic.twitter.com/4AbjXayUSn
— ANI (@ANI_news) January 9, 2014
Talking of the success of the Run For Unity, Modi urges NRIs to organise the marathon in their host countries.
In 2022, India will complete 75 year, points Modi. He promises a developed India on the nation's 75th anniversary—"Globally admired, locally inspiring. We must aspire for equality, quality life in villages, driven by speed, agricultural, productively working youth as drivers of change, equably working women, globally flourishing trade, technology enabled development driving change."
There is a need for inclusive, interactive, decentralised governance and democracy, Modi adds.
"Such a nation is possible if we come together—United India, Grand India," he adds.
Evokes the moments of 1975 emergency and initial nuclear test, saying that those moments brough Indians together. He further urges NRIs to come forward and participate during the 2014 elections.
Also at the event:
Pranab Mukherjee to confer Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Awards today. Read more
Salman Khurshid calls on expats to help build India's image abroad. Read more
Bharatiya Janata party's prime ministerial candidate and Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi addressed a special interactive session of the 12th edition of Pravasi Bharatiya Divas today. The 12th edition of Pravasi Bharatiya Divas began on Tuesday. The theme of this year's Pravasi Bharatiya Divas is "Engaging Diaspora: Connecting Across Generations.
NRIs should not be "weighed in dollars and pounds" and their experience should be used to give new direction to the nation. "When we talk about NRIs, we think that they will bring dollars and pounds. Our Indian brothers and sisters should not be weighed in dollars and pounds," Modi said. Read more here.
Taking a dig at PM Manmohan Singh, he stated, "The prime minister promised us better days ahead. Need I say more," while also adding that it may take a few months longer, indicating to the Lok Sabha elections due this year. Read more here.