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The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, today addressed a huge gathering of Dawoodi Bohra community, at Ashara Mubaraka, the commemoration of the martyrdom of Imam Husain (SA), in Indore.

Remembering the sacrifices of Imam Husain, Prime Minister said that Imam always stood against injustice and attained martyrdom forupkeeping peace and justice. He added that the teachings of Imam are still relevant today. Appreciating the work done by Dr SyednaMufaddalSaifuddin, Prime Minister said that love and dedication towards the nation are the hallmarks of his teachings.

Prime Minister said that the culture of taking everyone along makes India different from all other countries. “We are proud of our past, we believe in our present and are confident of our bright future", he added.

Highlighting the contributions of the Dawoodi Bohra community, Prime Minister said that the community has always played a key role in India’s progress and growth story. He expressed hope that community will continue their great work of spreading the strength of India’s culture throughout the world.

Praising the Bohra community, PM Modi said that it is his good fortune to have received the affection of Bohra community. Remembering the assistance provided by the community during his tenure as Chief Minister of Gujarat, Modi said that the affection of the community brought him to Indore. 

Applauding the various social initiativescarried out by the Dawoodi Bohra community, Prime Minister said that various efforts are taken by the government to ensure improved living standardsfor citizens, especially the poor and needy. In this context, he mentionedthe various development oriented initiatives of the Government like Ayushman Bharat, Swachh Bharat Abhiyan and Pradhan Mantri AwaazYojana. He mentioned that these initiatives are changing the lives of ordinary people. 

 

Prime Minister congratulated the people of Indore for taking the mission of Swacchh Bharat forward. He said that ‘Swachhata Hi Sewa' scheme will be launched tomorrow and urged the citizens to actively participate in this grand Swacchhta mission. 

Talking about the honesty shown by the Bohra Community in business, Prime Minister said that the government encourages honest businessmen and workers through GST, Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code.He said that India economy is growing and reiterated that New India is on the horizon.

Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh, Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan was also present on the occasion.Dr SyednaMufaddalSaifuddin,earlier praised the Prime Minister for his exemplary work and wished him success for his work for the country.

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Prime Minister Welcomes French President to India, Emphasises Strengthening Bilateral Ties
February 17, 2026

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi extended a warm welcome to President Emmanuel Macron of France, expressing confidence that the visit will elevate India–France relations to new heights.

Highlighting the significance of the visit, Prime Minister Modi noted that the engagements in Mumbai and later in Delhi will provide fresh momentum to the strategic partnership between the two nations. He reaffirmed that their collaboration will continue to benefit not only both countries but also the wider global community.

In separate posts on X, Shri Modi wrote:

“Welcome to India!

India looks forward to your visit and to advancing our bilateral ties to new heights. I am confident that our discussions will further strengthen cooperation across sectors and contribute to global progress.

See you in Mumbai and later in Delhi, my dear friend @EmmanuelMacron.”

  “Bienvenue en Inde !

L’Inde se félicite de votre visite et entend donner un nouvel élan à notre partenariat stratégique. Je suis convaincu que nos discussions renforceront davantage la coopération dans divers secteurs et contribueront au progrès mondial.

À très bientôt à Mumbai, puis à Delhi, mon cher ami @EmmanuelMacron.”