Modi announces London-Ahmedabad direct flight
“The United Kingdom and India’s partnership on energy is going from strength to strength”.
“Kabir and Rahim have been our inspirations”.
Meanwhile, protester turned out to oppose Modi’s visit to UK. He said leaders of the world ask him with a few amazement how there is so much harmony in a diverse and big country like India. I can say that after my experience during the last 18 months. “We will cross new frontiers of development”, Modi said.
Describing Indians living in Britain as true ambassadors of the country, Modi said that they would have a duty to contribute to the British economy and to encourage Britons to invest in India. “India can lead in this”, he said.
Over 200 writers urged David Cameron to “take action to safeguard freedom of expression in India” as Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in London yesterday.
Cameron also chose to greet Gujarati-origin people present at the venue with “Kemcho Wembley” (How is Wembley). Modi also said that there is no reason for India to remain poor, asserting.
British Prime Minister David Cameron with PM Narendra Modi at Wembley Stadium.
Britain and India have announced major business deals and cultural exchanges during Modi’s trip, including an Indian tour for historic British texts such as the Magna Carta and the opening of a Madame Tussauds wax museum in New Delhi. He renewed his pitch for India getting a permanent seat in the UN Security Council.
However, instead of saying ‘Acche Din Aanewale hai’ (Good days are about to come), Cameron made a slight variation.
Supporters waved Indian flags and chanted “Modi” throughout the speech. Modi closes his speech asking the crowed to slogan Bharat Matha Ki Jai. The event organizers composed a special song for Indian Prime Minister, Performed by Kanika kapoor. In the mean time fireworks started at the Wembley Stadium.
Modi was in the country to promote bilateral ties between India and the UK.
“There is a very specific project that they are pursuing to make India a country for Hindus only”.
Modi said India’s rankings had improved in ease of doing business and in fighting corruption.
Cameron, who also addressed the meeting, echoed Modi and said: “We both have the political will to take our political relationship forward”.