9 years ago
New Delhi:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivered keynote speech to over 100 parliamentarians of Indian-origin at the Pravasi Bharatiya Kendra at Delhi's Chanakyapuri. "We are increasingly focusing on the world, our perception of the world is changing, its main reason is that India is transforming itself, it is being transformed. Reforms to transform is our guiding principle," PM Modi said in his address.
As many as 124 members of parliament (MPs) and 17 mayors from 23 countries including UK, USA, South Africa, Canada, among others will be present at the event. The biggest delegation will be from Guyana with 20 members of parliament and three mayors. The US delegation will be represented by only two mayors as the Senate is in session.
Every year, January 9 is celebrated as Pravasi Bhartiya Divas (PBD), an annual celebratory day that marks the contribution of overseas persons with Indian origin (PIO) towards their homeland. The conference will commence at 10 am with opening remarks by Minister of External Affairs Sushma Swaraj. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be the keynote speaker.
As many as 124 members of parliament (MPs) and 17 mayors from 23 countries including UK, USA, South Africa, Canada, among others will be present at the event. The biggest delegation will be from Guyana with 20 members of parliament and three mayors. The US delegation will be represented by only two mayors as the Senate is in session.
Every year, January 9 is celebrated as Pravasi Bhartiya Divas (PBD), an annual celebratory day that marks the contribution of overseas persons with Indian origin (PIO) towards their homeland. The conference will commence at 10 am with opening remarks by Minister of External Affairs Sushma Swaraj. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be the keynote speaker.
