India breaking old records, achieving new goals, says PM Modi in Germany | Top quotes
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PM Modi addressed the Indian diaspora in Germany's Munich today. Here are the top quotes from his address.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday termed the 1975 Emergency a black spot on the vibrant history of India's democracy, adding that democracy, which is in the DNA of every Indian, was trampled and suppressed 47 years ago, but the people answered in a democratic way all the conspiracies to crush it.
Here are the top quotes from PM Modi's address in Germany's Berlin.
On Emergency: Today is June 26, which is also known for the day when India's democracy, which is in the DNA of every Indian, was trampled and suppressed 47 years ago. Emergency is a black spot on the vibrant history of India's democracy. The people of India answered all the conspiracies to crush democracy in a democratic way. We Indians take pride in our democracy wherever we are.
On democracy: Today, we can proudly say that India is the mother of democracy. The diversity of culture, food, clothes, music and traditions makes our democracy vibrant. India has shown that democracy can deliver and has delivered.
On India's achievements: Every village in India is open defecation free, has electricity and 99% of the villages also have clean cooking fuel. India has been providing free ration to 80 crore poor people for the last 2 years. This list of achievements is very long. When a country takes correct decisions with correct intentions on time, then it is destined for development.
On technology: In IT, digital technology, India is making its presence felt. Forty per cent digital transactions in the world are from India. India is making new records in data consumption. India is among the countries where data is cheapest. India is now ready, prompt for development, for its dreams. Today, India believes in itself and its capabilities. That’s why we’re breaking old records and achieving new goals.
On climate change: Climate change is not just a matter of government policies in India. Sustainable climate practices have become a part of the lives of India's ordinary people.
