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This story is from September 22, 2019

PM Narendra Modi's address at 'Howdy, Modi' event: Highlights

Spirit of Texas is reflecting here, PM Narendra Modi addresses Howdy Modi event
Key Highlights
  • Prime Minister Narendra Modi took the stage in front of over 50,000 Indian-Americans who had gathered for the 'Howdy, Modi' diaspora event in Houston, Texas to promote India-US ties. Modi's speech came after an address by US President Donald Trump. Here are the highlights from PM Modi's speech:
* Today, the spirit of Texas is being reflected at this stadium.
* We are seeing a new history and new chemistry with US.
* The arrival of President Trump and other leaders of America and speaking highly of India is the respect bestowed upon the achievements of Indians living in America. It is the respect bestowed to 130 billion Indians.
* Our languages are a great representation of our liberal and democratic society.
For centuries, thousands of languages have peacefully co-existed in India.
* Unity in Diversity is our emblem. It is the basic fabric of our vibrant democracy. This is our power and our inspiration.
* The 50,000 Indians present in this stadium today are representatives of our great heritage.
* The formation of New India is India's biggest oath at the moment. The nation is working very hard to realize the dream.
* Patience is a sign of Indians, but now, we are impatient for India's growth.
* Eight crore people out of the 61 crore were first-time voters. In the history, this election had the maximum female voters and most female legislators were elected as well.

* From ease of doing business to ease of living. Employment is key to this. The economic development will be swift if the country's youth has employment.
* Data is the new oil. It is available at cheapest rate in India.
* A few days back India bid farewell to an important challenge in front of it. Article 370 had deprived the people of J&K and Ladakh of equal rights. Terrorists and separatists were using this situation to their advantage.
* Be it 9/11 in America or 26/11 in Mumbai, where would you find the conspirators of both. The time has come for a decisive battle against terrorism.
* Some people, who can't control their country, are having problems with what is going on in India. Their politics is hatred towards India and cultivate terrorism. You and the entire world knows who they are.
* India, today, isn't postponing challenges, it is fighting it head on. India isn't working on small incremental changes, but on complete solutions.
* President calls me a tough negotiator. However, he too is skilled in 'art of the deal'. I am learning from him.
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