Main patthar par lakeer karta hoon: PM Narendra Modi to Indian diaspora in Tokyo

Quad Summit 2022: There was immense enthusiasm among the Indian diaspora who chanted 'Modi Modi and Jai Shree Ram' in the hall as he began his speech.

Tokyo: During his interaction with the Indian community on the first day of his two-day visit to Tokyo, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said that the teachings and values that he has imbibed in his life helped him develop a tough resolve to face life's challenges with great courage. "Mujhe makhan par lakeer karne mein maza nahi aata hain, main patthar par lakeer karta hoon," the Prime Minister said. This hindi quote used by PM Modi can be roughly translated as, "I do not enjoy drawing a line on butter, I enjoy drawing a line on stone."

Meanwhile, a member of the Indian diaspora after interacting with PM Modi in Tokyo said, "I have worn a Maharashtrian turban called 'Pheta' today, usually worn in celebrations, as Modi Ji will like seeing us in our culture, considering how he promotes Hinduism & his culture in the world."

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Noting that India is as much optimistic about technology-led and talent-led future as it is proud about its achievements of the past, PM Modi on Monday recalled Swami Vivekanand's admiration for Japan and said that Japanese youth should visit India at least once.

Addressing an Indian community programme here, the Prime Minister said that people-led governance in India today is constantly increasing the faith of people in democracy. PM Modi said Swami Vivekanand was impressed by Japan and he had suggested that India`s youth should at least once visit the country during their lives.