ಲಸಿಕೆ ಕುರಿತು ಜಾಗೃತಿ ಮೂಡಿಸಲು ಮತ್ತು ಲಸಿಕೆಯ ಬಗ್ಗೆ ಹಿಂಜರಿಕೆ ಹೋಗಲಾಡಿಸಲು ಸರ್ಕಾರದೊಂದಿಗೆ ಕೈ ಜೋಡಿಸುವಂತೆ ಮುಖಂಡರಿಗೆ ಪ್ರಧಾನಿ ಒತ್ತಾಯ
ಸಾಂಕ್ರಾಮಿಕ ಸಮಯದಲ್ಲಿ ಒದಗಿಸಲಾದ ನೆರವು ಏಕ್ ಭಾರತ್-ಏಕನಿಷ್ಠ ಪ್ರಯಾಸ್ ಗೆ ಉತ್ತಮ ಉದಾಹರಣೆಯಾಗಿದೆ: ಪ್ರಧಾನಿ
ಎಲ್ಲರೂ ಆಜಾ಼ದಿ ಕಾ ಅಮೃತ ಮಹೋತ್ಸವದ ಭಾಗವಾಗುವಂತೆ ನೋಡಿಕೊಳ್ಳುವಂತೆ ಮುಖಂಡರಿಗೆ ಪ್ರಧಾನಿ ಕರೆ
ಸ್ವಾತಂತ್ರ್ಯದ 75 ವರ್ಷಗಳ ಸಂದರ್ಭದಲ್ಲಿ, ಭಾರತ್ ಜೋಡೋ ಆಂದೋಲನದ ಮೂಲಕ ದೇಶವನ್ನು ಒಂದುಗೂಡಿಸುವ ಕೆಲಸ ಮಾಡೋಣ: ಪ್ರಧಾನಿ
ಮುಂಚೂಣಿಯಲ್ಲಿ ನಿಂತು ಕೋವಿಡ್ -19 ವಿರುದ್ಧದ ಹೋರಾಟವನ್ನು ಮುನ್ನಡೆಸಿದ್ದಕ್ಕಾಗಿ ಪ್ರಧಾನಿಯವರಿಗೆ ಧನ್ಯವಾದ ತಿಳಿಸಿದ ನಾಯಕರು; ಕೋವಿಡ್ -19 ರ ಮೂರನೇ ಅಲೆಯನ್ನು ತಡೆಗಟ್ಟಲು ಸಂಪೂರ್ಣ ಬೆಂಬಲದ ಭರವಸೆ
ಕೋವಿಡ್ -19 ಪರಿಸ್ಥಿತಿಯನ್ನು ಕುರಿತು ಧಾರ್ಮಿಕ ಮತ್ತು ಸಾಮಾಜಿಕ ಸಂಘಟನೆಗಳ ಪ್ರತಿನಿಧಿಗಳೊಂದಿಗೆ ಪ್ರಧಾನಿ ಶ್ರೀ ನರೇಂದ್ರ ಮೋದಿ ಅವರು ಇಂದು ವಿಡಿಯೋ ಕಾನ್ಫರೆನ್ಸ್ ಮೂಲಕ ಸಂವಾದ ನಡೆಸಿದರು.
ದೇಶದ ಹಿತದೃಷ್ಟಿಯಿಂದ ಸಮಾಜ ಮತ್ತು ಸರ್ಕಾರ ಒಟ್ಟಾಗಿ ಕೆಲಸ ಮಾಡುತ್ತಿರುವುದಕ್ಕೆ ಈ ಸಂವಾದವು ಮತ್ತೊಂದು ಉದಾಹರಣೆಯಾಗಿದೆ ಎಂದು ಪ್ರಧಾನಿ ಹೇಳಿದರು. ಕೋವಿಡ್ -19 ಸವಾಲುಗಳನ್ನು ಎದುರಿಸಲು ಈ ಸಂಘಟನೆಗಳು ಮಾಡಿದ ಕೆಲಸವನ್ನು ಅವರು ಶ್ಲಾಘಿಸಿದರು. ಜನರಿಗೆ ನೀಡಲಾಗುವ ನೆರವು ಜಾತಿ ಅಥವಾ ಧರ್ಮವನ್ನು ಮೀರಿದ್ದು, ‘ಏಕ್ ಭಾರತ್-ಏಕನಿಷ್ಠ ಪ್ರಯಾಸ್’ಗೆ ಇದೊಂದು ಉತ್ತಮ ಉದಾಹರಣೆಯಾಗಿದೆ ಎಂದು ಹೇಳಿದರು. ದೇಶಾದ್ಯಂತ, ದೇವಾಲಯಗಳು, ಮಸೀದಿಗಳು, ಚರ್ಚುಗಳು ಮತ್ತು ಗುರುದ್ವಾರಗಳು ಆಸ್ಪತ್ರೆಗಳು ಮತ್ತು ಐಸೋಲೇಷನ್ ಕೇಂದ್ರಗಳಾಗಿ ಪರಿವರ್ತಿತಗೊಂಡಿವೆ. ಅಗತ್ಯವಿರುವವರಿಗೆ ಆಹಾರ ಮತ್ತು ಔಷಧಿಗಳನ್ನು ಪಡೆಯಲು ಸಹ ಸಹಾಯ ಮಾಡುತ್ತಿವೆ ಎಂದು ಅವರು ಹೇಳಿದರು.
ದೇಶದಲ್ಲಿ ವೇಗವಾಗಿ ನಡೆಯುತ್ತಿರುವ ಲಸಿಕಾ ಅಭಿಯಾನ ಕುರಿತು ಪ್ರಧಾನಿ ಚರ್ಚಿಸಿದರು. ‘ಎಲ್ಲರಿಗೂ ಲಸಿಕೆ, ಉಚಿತ ಲಸಿಕೆ’ ಅಭಿಯಾನವು ಕೊರೊನಾ ವಿರುದ್ಧದ ಹೋರಾಟದಲ್ಲಿ ರಕ್ಷಾ ಕವಚವಾಗಿದೆ ಎಂದು ಹೇಳಿದರು. ಲಸಿಕೆಯ ಬಗ್ಗೆ ಜಾಗೃತಿ ಮೂಡಿಸಲು ಮತ್ತು ಲಸಿಕೆಗಳ ಬಗೆಗಿನ ವದಂತಿಗಳು ಮತ್ತು ಗೊಂದಲಗಳನ್ನು ನಿವಾರಿಸಲು ಸಹಾಯ ಮಾಡುವ ಮೂಲಕ ಸರ್ಕಾರದ ಪ್ರಯತ್ನಗಳಿಗೆ ಕೈಜೋಡಿಸಬೇಕು ಎಂದು ಅವರು ಧಾರ್ಮಿಕ ಮತ್ತು ಸಾಮಾಜಿಕ ಮುಖಂಡರಿಗೆ ಒತ್ತಾಯಿಸಿದರು. ವಿಶೇಷವಾಗಿ ಲಸಿಕೆಯ ಬಗ್ಗೆ ಹಿಂಜರಿಕೆ ಇರುವ ಪ್ರದೇಶಗಳಲ್ಲಿ ಸರ್ಕಾರದೊಂದಿಗೆ ಕೆಲಸ ಮಾಡುವಂತೆ ಅವರು ಕರೆ ಕೊಟ್ಟರು. ನಮ್ಮ ಆರೋಗ್ಯ ಕಾರ್ಯಕರ್ತರು ಪ್ರತಿಯೊಬ್ಬ ನಾಗರಿಕರನ್ನು ತಲುಪಲು ಇದು ನೆರವಾಗುತ್ತದೆ ಎಂದು ಪ್ರಧಾನಿ ಹೇಳಿದರು.
ಸ್ವಾತಂತ್ರ್ಯದ 75 ವರ್ಷಗಳ ಆಚರಣೆಯ ಭಾಗವಾಗುವಂತೆ ಪ್ರಧಾನಿ ಮುಖಂಡರಿಗೆ ಮನವಿ ಮಾಡಿದರು. ಎಲ್ಲರೂ ‘ಆಜಾ಼ದಿ ಕಾ ಅಮೃತ್ ಮಹೋತ್ಸವ’ದ ಭಾಗವಾಗುವಂತೆ ನೋಡಿಕೊಳ್ಳಬೇಕೆಂದು ಅವರು ಹೇಳಿದರು. ಈ ಸಂದರ್ಭದಲ್ಲಿ, ನಾವು ‘ಭಾರತ್ ಜೋಡೋ ಆಂದೋಲನ’ದ ಮೂಲಕ ರಾಷ್ಟ್ರವನ್ನು ಒಂದುಗೂಡಿಸುವ ಕೆಲಸ ಮಾಡಬೇಕು ಮತ್ತು ‘ಏಕ್ ಭಾರತ್ ಶ್ರೇಷ್ಠ ಭಾರತ’ ದ ನೈಜ ಮನೋಭಾವವನ್ನು ಪ್ರದರ್ಶಿಸಬೇಕು ಎಂದು ಹೇಳಿದರು.
ಕೇಂದ್ರೀಯ ಧಾರ್ಮಿಕ ಜನ ಮೋರ್ಚಾ ಸಂಚಾಲಕ ಮತ್ತು ಜಮಾಅತೆ ಇಸ್ಲಾಮಿ ಹಿಂದ್ ಉಪಾಧ್ಯಕ್ಷ ಪ್ರೊ.ಸಲೀಮ್ ಎಂಜಿನಿಯರ್, ಮಹಾ ರಿಷಿ ಪೀಠಾಧೀಶ್ವರ ಗೋಸ್ವಾಮಿ ಸುಶೀಲ್ ಮಹಾರಾಜ್, ಉತ್ತರ ಪ್ರದೇಶದ ಭಾರತೀಯ ಸರ್ವ ಧರ್ಮ ಸಂಸತ್ ರಾಷ್ಟ್ರೀಯ ಸಂಚಾಲಕರು; ನವದೆಹಲಿಯ ಓಂಕರ್ ಧಾಮ್ ಪೀಠಾಧೀಶ್ವರ ಸ್ವಾಮಿ ಓಂಕಾರಾನಂದ ಸರಸ್ವತಿ; ಸಿಂಗ್ ಸಾಹಿಬ್ ಗಿಯಾನಿ ರಂಜಿತ್ ಸಿಂಗ್, ನವದೆಹಲಿಯ ಗುರುದ್ವಾರ ಬಾಂಗ್ಲಾ ಸಾಹಿಬ್, ಮುಖ್ಯ ಗ್ರಂಥಿ; ನವದೆಹಲಿಯ ಸೌಹಾರ್ದ & ಶಾಂತಿ ಅಧ್ಯಯನ ಕೇಂದ್ರದ ಸಂಸ್ಥಾಪಕ ನಿರ್ದೇಶಕ ಡಾ. ಎಂ. ಡಿ. ಥಾಮಸ್; ಅಖಿಲ ಭಾರತ ರವಿದಾಸಿಯಾ ಧರಂ ಸಂಘಟನೆಯ ಅಧ್ಯಕ್ಷ ಸ್ವಾಮಿ ವೀರ್ ಸಿಂಗ್ ಹಿತ್ಕಾರಿ, ಜೈಪುರ ಗಾಲ್ತಾ ಪೀಠದ ಸ್ವಾಮಿ ಸಂಪತ್ ಕುಮಾರ್; ನವದೆಹಲಿಯ ಅಂತರರಾಷ್ಟ್ರೀಯ ಮಹಾವೀರ್ ಜೈನ್ ಮಿಷನ್ ಅಧ್ಯಕ್ಷ ಆಚಾರ್ಯ ವಿವೇಕ್ ಮುನಿ; ನವದೆಹಲಿಯ ಲೋಟಸ್ ಟೆಂಪಲ್ ಮತ್ತು ಇಂಡಿಯನ್ ಬಹಾಯಿ ಸಮುದಾಯದ ರಾಷ್ಟ್ರೀಯ ಟ್ರಸ್ಟಿ ಮತ್ತು ಕಾರ್ಯದರ್ಶಿ ಡಾ. ಎ. ಕೆ. ಮರ್ಚೆಂಟ್; ನವದೆಹಲಿಯ ರಾಮಕೃಷ್ಣ ಮಿಷನ್ ಅಧ್ಯಕ್ಷ ಸ್ವಾಮಿ ಶಾಂತಾತ್ಮನಂದ; ಮತ್ತು ಹರಿಯಾಣದ ಓಂ ಶಾಂತಿ ರಿಟ್ರೀಟ್ ಸೆಂಟರ್ನ ಸಿಸ್ಟರ್ ಬಿ. ಕೆ. ಆಶಾ ಸಂವಾದದಲ್ಲಿ ಭಾಗವಹಿಸಿದ್ದರು.
ಸಾಮಾಜಿಕ ಸಂಘಟನೆಗಳು ಮಾಡಿದ ಅನುಕರಣೀಯ ಕೆಲಸಗಳ ಕುರಿತು ಅವರು ಮಾತನಾಡಿದರು. ಲಸಿಕಾ ಅಭಿಯಾನದ ಬಗ್ಗೆ ಜಾಗೃತಿ ಮೂಡಿಸಲು ಅವರು ಬೆಂಬಲ ವ್ಯಕ್ತಪಡಿಸಿದರು. ಸಾಂಕ್ರಾಮಿಕದ ಮೂರನೇ ಅಲೆಯನ್ನು ತಡೆಗಟ್ಟುವ ಕುರಿತು ತಮ್ಮ ಅಭಿಪ್ರಾಯ ಮತ್ತು ಸಲಹೆಗಳನ್ನು ನೀಡಿದರು.
Text of PM Modi's address to the Indian Community in Guyana
November 22, 2024
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Your Excellency President Irfan Ali, Prime Minister Mark Philips, Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo, Former President Donald Ramotar, Members of the Guyanese Cabinet, Members of the Indo-Guyanese Community,
Ladies and Gentlemen,
Namaskar!
Seetaram !
I am delighted to be with all of you today.First of all, I want to thank President Irfan Ali for joining us.I am deeply touched by the love and affection given to me since my arrival.I thank President Ali for opening the doors of his home to me.
I thank his family for their warmth and kindness. The spirit of hospitality is at the heart of our culture. I could feel that, over the last two days. With President Ali and his grandmother, we also planted a tree. It is part of our initiative, "Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam", that is, "a tree for mother”. It was an emotional moment that I will always remember.
Friends,
I was deeply honoured to receive the ‘Order of Excellence’, the highest national award of Guyana. I thank the people of Guyana for this gesture. This is an honour of 1.4 billion Indians. It is the recognition of the 3 lakh strong Indo-Guyanese community and their contributions to the development of Guyana.
Friends,
I have great memories of visiting your wonderful country over two decades ago. At that time, I held no official position. I came to Guyana as a traveller, full of curiosity. Now, I have returned to this land of many rivers as the Prime Minister of India. A lot of things have changed between then and now. But the love and affection of my Guyanese brothers and sisters remains the same! My experience has reaffirmed - you can take an Indian out of India, but you cannot take India out of an Indian.
Friends,
Today, I visited the India Arrival Monument. It brings to life, the long and difficult journey of your ancestors nearly two centuries ago. They came from different parts of India. They brought with them different cultures, languages and traditions. Over time, they made this new land their home. Today, these languages, stories and traditions are part of the rich culture of Guyana.
I salute the spirit of the Indo-Guyanese community. You fought for freedom and democracy. You have worked to make Guyana one of the fastest growing economies. From humble beginnings you have risen to the top. Shri Cheddi Jagan used to say: "It matters not what a person is born, but who they choose to be.”He also lived these words. The son of a family of labourers, he went on to become a leader of global stature.
President Irfan Ali, Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo, former President Donald Ramotar, they are all Ambassadors of the Indo Guyanese community. Joseph Ruhomon, one of the earliest Indo-Guyanese intellectuals, Ramcharitar Lalla, one of the first Indo-Guyanese poets, Shana Yardan, the renowned woman poet, Many such Indo-Guyanese made an impact on academics and arts, music and medicine.
Friends,
Our commonalities provide a strong foundation to our friendship. Three things, in particular, connect India and Guyana deeply. Culture, cuisine and cricket! Just a couple of weeks ago, I am sure you all celebrated Diwali. And in a few months, when India celebrates Holi, Guyana will celebrate Phagwa.
This year, the Diwali was special as Ram Lalla returned to Ayodhya after 500 years. People in India remember that the holy water and shilas from Guyana were also sent to build the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya. Despite being oceans apart, your cultural connection with Mother India is strong.
I could feel this when I visited the Arya Samaj Monument and Saraswati Vidya Niketan School earlier today. Both India and Guyana are proud of our rich and diverse culture. We see diversity as something to be celebrated, not just accommodated. Our countries are showing how cultural diversity is our strength.
Friends,
Wherever people of India go, they take one important thing along with them. The food! The Indo-Guyanese community also has a unique food tradition which has both Indian and Guyanese elements. I am aware that Dhal Puri is popular here! The seven-curry meal that I had at President Ali’s home was delicious. It will remain a fond memory for me.
Friends,
The love for cricket also binds our nations strongly. It is not just a sport. It is a way of life, deeply embedded in our national identity. The Providence National Cricket Stadium in Guyana stands as a symbol of our friendship.
Kanhai, Kalicharan, Chanderpaul are all well-known names in India. Clive Lloyd and his team have been a favourite of many generations. Young players from this region also have a huge fan base in India. Some of these great cricketers are here with us today. Many of our cricket fans enjoyed the T-20 World Cup that you hosted this year.
Your cheers for the ‘Team in Blue’ at their match in Guyana could be heard even back home in India!
Friends,
This morning, I had the honour of addressing the Guyanese Parliament. Coming from the Mother of Democracy, I felt the spiritual connect with one of the most vibrant democracies in the Caribbean region. We have a shared history that binds us together. Common struggle against colonial rule, love for democratic values, And, respect for diversity.
We have a shared future that we want to create. Aspirations for growth and development, Commitment towards economy and ecology, And, belief in a just and inclusive world order.
Friends,
I know the people of Guyana are well-wishers of India. You would be closely watching the progress being made in India. India’s journey over the past decade has been one of scale, speed and sustainability.
In just 10 years, India has grown from the tenth largest economy to the fifth largest. And, soon, we will become the third-largest. Our youth have made us the third largest start-up ecosystem in the world. India is a global hub for e-commerce, AI, fintech, agriculture, technology and more.
We have reached Mars and the Moon. From highways to i-ways, airways to railways, we are building state of art infrastructure. We have a strong service sector. Now, we are also becoming stronger in manufacturing. India has become the second largest mobile manufacturer in the world.
Friends,
India’s growth has not only been inspirational but also inclusive. Our digital public infrastructure is empowering the poor. We opened over 500 million bank accounts for the people. We connected these bank accounts with digital identity and mobiles. Due to this, people receive assistance directly in their bank accounts. Ayushman Bharat is the world’s largest free health insurance scheme. It is benefiting over 500 million people.
We have built over 30 million homes for those in need. In just one decade, we have lifted 250 million people out of poverty. Even among the poor, our initiatives have benefited women the most. Millions of women are becoming grassroots entrepreneurs, generating jobs and opportunities.
Friends,
While all this massive growth was happening, we also focused on sustainability. In just a decade, our solar energy capacity grew 30-fold ! Can you imagine ?We have moved towards green mobility, with 20 percent ethanol blending in petrol.
At the international level too, we have played a central role in many initiatives to combat climate change. The International Solar Alliance, The Global Biofuels Alliance, The Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure, Many of these initiatives have a special focus on empowering the Global South.
We have also championed the International Big Cat Alliance. Guyana, with its majestic Jaguars, also stands to benefit from this.
Friends,
Last year, we had hosted President Irfaan Ali as the Chief Guest of the Pravasi Bhartiya Divas. We also received Prime Minister Mark Phillips and Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo in India. Together, we have worked to strengthen bilateral cooperation in many areas.
Today, we have agreed to widen the scope of our collaboration -from energy to enterprise,Ayurveda to agriculture, infrastructure to innovation, healthcare to human resources, anddata to development. Our partnership also holds significant value for the wider region. The second India-CARICOM summit held yesterday is testament to the same.
As members of the United Nations, we both believe in reformed multilateralism. As developing countries, we understand the power of the Global South. We seek strategic autonomy and support inclusive development. We prioritize sustainable development and climate justice. And, we continue to call for dialogue and diplomacy to address global crises.
Friends,
I always call our diaspora the Rashtradoots. An Ambassador is a Rajdoot, but for me you are all Rashtradoots. They are Ambassadors of Indian culture and values. It is said that no worldly pleasure can compare to the comfort of a mother’s lap.
You, the Indo-Guyanese community, are doubly blessed. You have Guyana as your motherland and Bharat Mata as your ancestral land. Today, when India is a land of opportunities, each one of you can play a bigger role in connecting our two countries.
Friends,
Bharat Ko Janiye Quiz has been launched. I call upon you to participate. Also encourage your friends from Guyana. It will be a good opportunity to understand India, its values, culture and diversity.
Friends,
Next year, from 13 January to 26 February, Maha Kumbh will be held at Prayagraj. I invite you to attend this gathering with families and friends. You can travel to Basti or Gonda, from where many of you came. You can also visit the Ram Temple at Ayodhya. There is another invite.
It is for the Pravasi Bharatiya Divas that will be held in Bhubaneshwar in January. If you come, you can also take the blessings of Mahaprabhu Jagannath in Puri. Now with so many events and invitations, I hope to see many of you in India soon. Once again, thank you all for the love and affection you have shown me.
Thank you. Thank you very much.
And special thanks to my friend Ali. Thanks a lot.
