PM Modi in Johannesburg: India's success can be defined in 4 letters HOPE
Addressing the Indian diaspora here in Johannesberg, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said today India's success story can be defined in just four letters- 'Hope', where 'H' stands for harmony, 'O' stands for optimism, 'P' stands for Potential and 'E' for energy.
On the second leg of his five-day tour, Prime Minister Narendra Modi today addressed the Indian community in Johannesburg in South Africa.
Addressing the Indian diaspora here in Johannesberg, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said today India's success story can be defined in just four letters- 'Hope', where 'H' stands for harmony, 'O' stands for optimism, 'P' stands for Potential and 'E' for energy.
"There is a new momentum in villages. There is a wave of new momentum in our villages, our cities are full of enterprise and energy, and citizens are full of optimism. Today India's success story can be defined in just 4 letter "HOPE" where H- harmony, O - optimism, P -Potential and E -energy," Prime Minister Modi said.
He said India today is a land of opportunity for those who want to connect and collaborate, produce and engineer.
"India registered a healthy growth rate of 7.4 percent this year. We are a bright spot on global economy. There is a transformation that aims to uplift India's 1.25 billion people, its 500 cities and its 600 thousand villages," he said.
He said the Government of India engages with its citizen and a society relates to its old and new structures.
"I want it to be driven by infrastructure, that does not only provide basic needs but also engineers a modern mode network of roads, ports, railways to serve as gateway for economy progress," he added.
The Prime Minister said the Indian community in South Africa has stayed true to 'Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam' for others.
"In doing so, you have echoed South Africa ethos of Umuntu Ngumuntu Ngabantu. South Africa is a sacred land. It is the land of Mandela and "karmabhumi" of Mahatma Gandhi. Umuntu Ngumuntu Ngabantu, "a person is a person because of people". Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam, "the world is one family"," he added.
Pointing out that India like South Africa is a young nation, Prime Minister Modi said he wants the youth to be the engine that pulls the society.
He further said that India is working to skill the youth and also trying a modern mode network of roads, ports, railways to serve as gateway for the economic progress.
"We want our youth to meet the global need of skilled manpower. The mindset of our people is also changing. Credit for this does not go to Modi but the 1.25 billion people of India. We are aiming to register over 8 percent growth in the coming years," he added.
Prime Minister Modi asserted that South Africa will find India a sustainable and reliable partner as it will work for the safety and economy progress of the country.
"Our development and business partnerships are already doing well. Together we can create new skills, enterprises and social values. India and South Africa are strategic partners. We are active drivers of regional partnership. Together we can create new values for our friends in Africa. We live in an age of global challenges; fight against terrorism, piracy, AIDS & Ebola are some of the key areas of our partnership," he added.
He stated India has started International Solar Alliance which has support of over 120 countries.
"A resurgent India awaits you. We launched e-visa for South Africa; you can now get visa at home without any cost," he added.
The Prime Minister concluded his address by saying, "You are a window to India's heritage. Your achievements, contribution, and success make us proud. A privilege to connect with you."
After the conclusion of his speech, Prime Minister Modi greeted the Indian community members.
Here are the highlights:
-It is a pleasure for me to be here in South Africa.
-Thank you for welcoming me with such warmth and affection. Your love makes my visit to this great country all the more special.
-We may belong to different time zones, our nationality may be different, we may support different cricket teams but our still connected in hearts and minds.
-When I see all of you, I am reminded of your ancestors and their struggles. Also, I remember their bravery.
-Under decades of apartheid isolation, they not only preserved culture, tradition and language, they also gave them new wings to flourish. India, which has boycotted South Africa during the time of apartheid, then warmly welcomed them.
Beauty of Hindi, Tamil, Gujarati, Urdu & Telugu continues to enrich the fabric of South African society: PM Modi pic.twitter.com/uR633XCfRC ANI (@ANI_news) July 8, 2016
-It is here that Mahatma Gandhi conceptualised his politics, this is the birth place of Satyagraha. South Africa transformed Mohandas into Mahatma.
-I salute you all and countless others dedicated to this country. You are the proud sons and daughters of Indian heritage.
South Africa is a sacred land. It is the land of Mandela and "karmabhumi" of Mahatma Gandhi: PM Modi pic.twitter.com/ADf94vOq2R ANI (@ANI_news) July 8, 2016
In his(MGandhi) farewell to SA in July 1914 he said,"The sub continent had become to me a scared & dear land, next only to my motherland"-PM ANI (@ANI_news) July 8, 2016
-India, today, is a land of opportunity for those who want to connect and collaborate, produce and engineer.
-India registered a healthy growth rate of 7.4 per cent this year. We are a bright spot on global economy.
-We want enterprises to flourish, our country to rise.
Our Govt engages with its citizens, a society relates to its old and new structures: PM #ModiInAfrica pic.twitter.com/P21zMTHzcK ANI (@ANI_news) July 8, 2016
-Mindset of people is changing, it is visible on the ground.
-We want our youth to meet the global need of skilled manpower.
Aaj Bharat ki kahaani kewal 4 akshaar mei bayaa ho sakti hai - HOPE - Harmony, Optimism, Potential, Energy: PM pic.twitter.com/T1Y80xE0ma ANI (@ANI_news) July 8, 2016
Today India's success story can be defined in just 4 letter "HOPE" where H- harmony, O - optimism, P -Potential and E -energy: PM Modi ANI (@ANI_news) July 8, 2016
-Credit for this does not go to Modi but the 1.25 billion people of India.
-We are aiming to register over 8 per cent growth in the coming years.
-As South Africa works for the safety and economy progress of its country, it will find in India a sustainable and reliable partner.
-Our development and business partnerships are already doing well. Together we can create new skills, enterprises and social values.
-Together we can create new enterprise, new skills and new social values. India and South Africa are strategic partners.
We are active drivers of regional partnership. Together we can create new values for our friends in Africa: PM Modi pic.twitter.com/EAxNf1yfi1 ANI (@ANI_news) July 8, 2016
- We live in an age of global challenges; fight against terrorism, piracy, AIDS and Ebola are some of the key areas of our partnership.
- India has started an International Solar Alliance which has support of over 120 countries.
- We have launched e-visa for South Africa; you can now get your visa at home free of cost.
- I invite you all to connect with me through Narendra Modi app.
Your achievements, your contributions and your success makes us all proud: PM #ModiInAfrica pic.twitter.com/cRRR0o0bB3 ANI (@ANI_news) July 8, 2016
PM Narendra Modi greets the Indian community members in Johannesburg (SA) #ModiInAfrica pic.twitter.com/08SdeeYD88 ANI (@ANI_news) July 8, 2016