"Enjoyed watching the film. It can inspire the youth with Swami Vivekananda’s message: Narendra Modi"

On the evening of Tuesday 6th August 2013, Shri Narendra Modi attended a special screening of the film ‘The Light- Swami Vivekananda’ at City Pulse theatre in Gandhinagar. Cabinet Ministers, Ministers of State, MLAs and other dignitaries joined the Chief Minister at the screening.

Speaking after the film, Shri Modi said that he thoroughly enjoyed watching the film and complimented the cast and crew for their efforts. He stated that through this film the youth can get inspired a lot and urged youngsters to go and enjoy the film.

2013 marks 150th Birth Anniversary of Swami Vivekananda and on this occasion, to pay tribute to him, ‘The Light: Swami Vivekananda’ is a film that captures his life and times and his rise to spiritual enlightenment. The movie covers different phases of his life encompassing his transition from the young Narendra Nath Datta to the world renownedSwami Vivekananda who was a key figure in the introduction of the Indian philosophies to the Western world. The first trailer of the film was launched on Wednesday, 31st July on various internet sites and television channels and has already started receiving appreciation from audience across the country.

 

Shri Narendra Modi takes on UPA over the killing of India soldiers in Poonch

Speaking to the media after the screening of the movie, Shri Narendra Modi strongly criticized the UPA for its policies that have made India look extremely weak. He was talking in the context of the killing of Indian soldiers by Pakistan on Tuesday 6th August 2013.

Shri Modi affirmed, “A nation of 1.25 billion people is worried. Sometimes we hear reports that China is being aggressive while sometimes we hear that Pakistan is beheading our Jawans. Every person of this country wants to know what is happening.”

He went on to add, “Our soldiers are getting killed but we bow our heads to them. I have never seen this.” Shri Modi pointed that we need to stand firm wand not let the sacrifices of our soldiers go in vain. He blamed the Centre and its policies for the sad state of affairs and stated that the nation will never forgive the Centre for the same.

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English translation of India's National Statement at the 21st ASEAN-India Summit delivered by Prime Minister Narendra Modi
October 10, 2024

Your Majesty,

Excellencies,

Thank you all for your valuable insights and suggestions. We are committed to strengthening the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between India and ASEAN. I am confident that together we will continue to strive for human welfare, regional peace, stability, and prosperity.

We will continue to take steps to enhance not only physical connectivity but also economic, digital, cultural, and spiritual ties.

Friends,

In the context of this year's ASEAN Summit theme, "Enhancing Connectivity and Resilience,” I would like to share a few thoughts.

Today is the tenth day of the tenth month, so I would like to share ten suggestions.

First, to promote tourism between us, we could declare 2025 as the "ASEAN-India Year of Tourism.” For this initiative, India will commit USD 5 million.

Second, to commemorate a decade of India’s Act East Policy, we could organise a variety of events between India and ASEAN countries. By connecting our artists, youth, entrepreneurs, and think tanks etc., we can include initiatives such as a Music Festival, Youth Summit, Hackathon, and Start-up Festival as part of this celebration.

Third, under the "India-ASEAN Science and Technology Fund," we could hold an annual Women Scientists’ Conclave.

Fourth, the number of Masters scholarships for students from ASEAN countries at the newly established Nalanda University will be increased twofold. Additionally, a new scholarship scheme for ASEAN students at India’s agricultural universities will also be launched starting this year.

Fifth, the review of the "ASEAN-India Trade in Goods Agreement” should be completed by 2025. This will strengthen our economic relations and will help in creating a secure, resilient and reliable supply chain.

Sixth, for disaster resilience, USD 5 million will be allocated from the "ASEAN-India Fund." India’s National Disaster Management Authority and the ASEAN Humanitarian Assistance Centre can work together in this area.

Seventh, to ensure Health Resilience, the ASEAN-India Health Ministers Meeting can be institutionalised. Furthermore, we invite two experts from each ASEAN country to attend India’s Annual National Cancer Grid ‘Vishwam Conference.’

Eighth, for digital and cyber resilience, a cyber policy dialogue between India and ASEAN can be institutionalised.

Ninth, to promote a Green Future, I propose organising workshops on green hydrogen involving experts from India and ASEAN countries.

And tenth, for climate resilience, I urge all of you to join our campaign, " Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam” (Plant for Mother).

I am confident that my ten ideas will gain your support. And our teams will collaborate to implement them.

Thank you very much.