PM Modi Addresses Indians In Russia, Says “World Acknowledging India’s Resurgence”

The resurgence of India is being noticed by the world, said Prime Minister Narendra Modi at an event organised by the Indian community in Russia’s Moscow on Tuesday.

He said, “Over 140 crore Indians are making this resurgence of India possible — they dream big, they take a pledge and then make it happen.”

He mentioned India’s victory in Men’s T20 cricket world cup and said, “Before 2014, we were into the pit of despair. Today, the country is full of confidence. Two patients suffering from the same ailment are in the same hospital, similarly capable doctors are attending to them. But if one patient is hopeful and the other is in despair, you will see the hopeful one will recover soon. India’s asset now is its confidence.”

“Today’s young India does not accept defeat till the last ball and the last moment. And victory kisses the feet of those who do not accept defeat,” he said.

Elaborating his government’s achievements, the Prime Minister said, “When India hosts the G20 Summit at the scale at which it did, the world takes notice. When India electrifies 40,000 km of rail lines, then the world notices India’s power to grow. When India launches a solar mission and successfully and takes an L1 orbit, when India lands on the moon, when India builds the world’s highest rail bridge, when India build’s the world’s tallest statue, the world sees a growing India. And India can do all this because of the potential and capability of 140 crore Indians, of its talented diaspora in every country of the world.”

Speaking on Indo-Russian ties, he said, “You all are taking India-Russia ties to new heights. With your hard work and honesty, you have contributed to the Russian society. I have been a fan of the unique relationship between India and Russia,” he said, referring to Russia as India’s “all-weather ally” and “trustworthy friend”.

“I thank my friend, President Putin for his leadership. For over two decades, he has worked to make this partnership stronger. This is my 6th visit to Russia in the past 10 years and we have met each other 17 times during this time. These meetings have strengthened trust and respect. When our students were stuck amid (Ukraine) conflict, President Putin helped us take them home,” he said.