21st century India takes big, swift decisions and delivers results on time: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said 21st century India takes bold and swift decisions, sets ambitious goals and delivers results within defined timelines, while addressing the Indian community in Muscat during his two-day visit to Oman.
Muscat: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said India of the 21st century takes big and swift decisions, moves ahead by setting big goals and delivers results in a time-bound manner.
Modi was speaking at a gathering of the Indian community in Oman’s capital Muscat. The prime minister is here on a two-day visit.
“Twenty-first century India takes bold decisions and swift decisions, moves ahead with big goals, delivers results within a defined timeline,” he said.
Modi hailed the recent decision of UNESCO to inscribe the ‘Deepavali’ festival on the List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. “Our ‘diya’ will now illuminate not just our homes, but entire world,” he said.
It is a matter of pride for all Indians, and this “global recognition for Diwali is a recognition of that light of ours which spreads the message of hope, amity and humanity,” he said.
Addressing the gathering of Indian students and the community at the ‘Maitiri Parv’ event, Modi said that India and Oman are tied not just by geography, but also by generations.
“Our diversity is a strong foundation of our culture. Every tradition comes with a new thinking…We Indians, wherever we go, we respect diversity,” he said.
Underscoring that the Indian diaspora has become a living example of coexistence and cooperation, he said, “You are the biggest custodian of these centuries-old ties.” In his message to the youth, Modi said, “Dream big, learn deeply, innovate boldly.”
