He said that the Indian diaspora rejoiced whenever there was good news from India, and wanted India to scale newer heights. He appreciated the role played by the diaspora in contributing towards the American economy. The Prime Minister said that people in India are now getting opportunities and the right environment. He expressed confidence that soon, they would transform the country.
The Prime Minister spoke of the role of technology in reducing corruption. Elaborating on the benefits of Direct Benefit Transfer, he said this has helped in better targeting of subsidy and eliminated leakage to a large degree. The Prime Minister complimented families which have given up their LPG subsidy. He laid out the vision of providing LPG connections to 5 crore poor households. "When I think of a developed India, I think of a healthy India, particularly the good health of the women and children of our nation", he added.
The Prime Minister spoke about terrorism, and said the world has now understood the threat it poses. In this context, the Prime Minister spoke of the surgical strikes carried out by India recently.
I see immense energy in the Indian community that is based in USA: PM @narendramodi begins his speech at the community programme
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) June 25, 2017
I have travelled across USA before I became a CM or PM. And after taking over as PM, the warmth the Indian community gave is memorable: PM
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) June 25, 2017
In this programme I see both a mini-India and a mini-USA. People from all the states of both the nations are represented here today: PM
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) June 25, 2017
About the Indian diaspora, I can say that they rejoice when there is good news from India & want India to scale newer heights: PM
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) June 25, 2017
I can see that every Indian wants to contribute towards India's development. India is progressing at a record pace today: PM @narendramodi
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) June 25, 2017
The reasons Governments have been defeated in India are things like corruption and cheating. People of India do not like corruption: PM
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) June 25, 2017
Increased usage of technology brings transparency in systems: PM @narendramodi
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) June 25, 2017
When I think of a developed India, I think of a healthy India, particularly the good health of the women and children of our nation: PM pic.twitter.com/wqabi8zcrM
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) June 25, 2017
Transparent policies create an environment of trust among the people: PM @narendramodi pic.twitter.com/h8ra0PkjHt
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) June 25, 2017
The youth of India understands technology and the importance of technology very well: PM @narendramodi pic.twitter.com/eyLohoNOJG
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) June 25, 2017
Through technology driven governance we are creating an 'Adhunik Bharat' : PM @narendramodi
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) June 25, 2017
With proper policies and governance, aspirations of people of India can become achievements. We are already seeing the results of this: PM
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) June 25, 2017
India has succeeded in telling the world about the need to uproot the menace of terrorism: PM @narendramodi
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) June 25, 2017
Innovation, technology & talent are crucial in this day and age: PM @narendramodi
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) June 25, 2017
If you want to give back to India, this is the best time to do so: PM @narendramodi to the Indian community in USA
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) June 25, 2017
Keep the bridge with India. Your younger generations must continue your strong bond with India: PM to the Indian diaspora in USA
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) June 25, 2017
It is for everyone to see how MEA has, in addition to their routine work, emerged as a strong humanitarian force for Indians globally: PM pic.twitter.com/9D3TOC5j70
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) June 25, 2017
The Indian diaspora has faith that in times of trouble the local embassy is there to help: PM @narendramodi pic.twitter.com/7WpJWIgrwy
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) June 25, 2017
Our foreign ministry and in particular our foreign minister, @SushmaSwaraj has shown the way in helping people: PM @narendramodi pic.twitter.com/NtJ7ShaJDB
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) June 25, 2017
It is now well known in India- anyone in trouble tweets to Sushma Ji, she promptly replies and the Government takes prompt action: PM
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) June 25, 2017
