In Munich, PM Modi shares growth story, says India impatient to fulfil dreams

In his address to the Indian diaspora in Munich, Germany, on Sunday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi underscored the country's achievements in a short span of time and said India is impatient to fulfil its dreams."India is now ready and impatient. India is impatient for progress, for development. India is also impatient for the fulfillment of its dreams," he said. PM Modi arrived in Munich on Sunday to attend the G7 summit where he will hold meetings with G7 and partner countries and will hold discussions on several issues, including environment, energy and counter-terrorism. The PM interacted with the Indian community at Audi Dome, Munich. "The way crores of Indians have achieved big goals together is unprecedented. Today, every village in India is open defecation free," he said."Electricity has reached every village in India today and almost every village is connected by road. Today, over 99% of people in India have a gas connection for clean cooking," he added. Modi also highlighted India's growth story and mentioned various initiatives undertaken by the government to further achieve the country's development agenda.He also lauded the contribution of the diaspora in promoting India's success story and acting as brand ambassadors of the country's success. "We Indians are proud of our democracy. Today, we can proudly say India is the mother of democracy... The diversity of culture, food, clothes, music and traditions makes our democracy vibrant. India has shown that democracy can deliver and has delivered," Modi futher said. Speaking about the mindset of people regarding India, the Prime Minister said, "There was a time when people said India will take 10-15 years to vaccinate its population against Covid. Today, 90% of adults have taken both doses and 95% of adults have taken at least one dose." PM Modi also said 21st century India is at the forefront of Industry 4.0 and asserted that the country is shining at every front whether it is in the field of information technology or digital technology. He said India has the third-largest startup ecosystem and it is the second-largest mobile phone manufacturer in the world. (ANI)German state greets PM with special welcome last accorded to Obama in '15The German state of Bavaria made two special gestures for PM Narendra Modi when he landed in Munich on Sunday to attend the G7 summit. Government sources said a Bavarian band welcomed Modi at Munich airport. Such a gesture by the state was last made for then US President Barack Obama in 2015.Sources also said PM Modi is the only leader to be invited to speak at the dinner hosted by Bavarian President Markus Thomas Theodor Soder on Sunday for the visiting leaders. "This is in a way treating our PM like the guest of honour," they said.Earlier, Modi interacted with the children of the members of the Indian diaspora in Munich. The children gathered to welcome him at the hotel where he will be staying during his two-day visit. (TNN)