Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today addressed over fifty thousand people at the 'Howdy Modi' event at NRG stadium in Houston, Texas. Prime Minister was joined by the President of United States of America, Donald J Trump.
Addressing the massive gathering, Prime Minister said that new history and new chemistry are being made at the venue in Houston. “The presence of Donald Trump and the senators talking about India's progress is a respect to the achievement of the 1.3 billion Indians”, Prime Minister said. He added that the energy at the stadium shows the increasing synergy between India and United States.
“The name of this event is Howdy Modi. But Modi alone is nothing. I am a person working for the wishes of 130 crore people in India. So when you ask - Howdy Modi, I would say all is well in India.”, Prime Minister said. Saying “Everything is fine” in multiple Indian languages,Prime Minister said that thisunity in diversity is the strength of our vibrant democracy.
“Today, India is determined and working hard towards creating a New India”, PM said. He said that lots of efforts are being provided to build a new and better India. “India is not putting off challenges, we are taking them head on. India is not going for incremental changes, we areworking on creating permanent solutions, and makingimpossible possible”, PM said
Highlighting the achievements of NDA government in the past five years, Prime Minister said, "In the last five years, 130 crore Indians have achieved things which on one could have even imagined. We are aiming high, we are achieving higher,". He mentioned about the transformational action done by his government in providing gas connections to households, improving rural sanitation, creating rural road infrastructure, opening of bank accounts etc.
Prime Minister reiterated the commitment of his government towards ‘Ease of Living’ and ‘Ease of Business’. He outlined the various initiatives undertaken by the government for ensuring ‘Ease of Living’, including removal of obsolete laws, ensuring faster delivery of service, cheap data rate, strong action against corruption, rolling out of GST etc. He said that under his government development will reach each and every Indian.
Speaking about the abrogation of Article 370, PM asked the gathering to give standing ovation to the parliamentarians for taking such a decisive strong action. He said that Article 370 had kept people of Jammu and Kashmir &Ladakh away from development and progress. “Now people of Jammu &Kashmir and Ladakh have the same rights as every Indian.”, PM said.
Prime Minister said that time has come for tough decisive fight against terrorism and those who support terrorism. He praised President Trump’s resolve in fighting against terrorism.
Prime Minister extended an invite for President Trump and his family to visit India. “Our friendship will give new heights to the vibrant future of India and the United States.”, Prime Minister said.
Terming it as a honour and privilege to welcome Donald J Trump to the Howdy Modi event, Prime Minister that the U.S President has left a deep and lasting impact everywhere. He hailed the leadership qualities of the President of United States. He said that every time they met, he felt the friendliness, warmth and energy of Donald J Trump.
Addressing the event, Donald J Trump said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is doing an exceptional job for India and its citizens. He congratulated the Prime Minister for his unprecedented election victory. Headded that the relationship between India and United states are better than ever.
Hailing Primes Minister’s pro-growth policies, Trump said “India has lifted nearly three hundred million people out of poverty under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership. That is incredible”.He said that under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership, the world is witnessing a strong, thriving Republic of India.President thanked the Indian community for their contributions and said that his administration is committed towards the betterment of the community.
Welcoming Prime Minister to Houston, House Majority leader StenyHoner said that United States is inspired by modern India. He said that Prime Minister Modi leads the nation while being mindful of the challenges, undeterred as India reaches into a new frontier of space and equally determined to lift millions out of poverty back on earth.
Earlier, Mayor of Houston Sylvester Turner presented the 'Key to Houston' to Prime Minister Narendra Modi as a mark of respect, solidarity and long standing India-Houston relationship.
PM Modi thanks the audience at Houston for the warm welcome. pic.twitter.com/nznVYtLcDH
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) September 22, 2019
Making of a new chemistry!#HowdyModi pic.twitter.com/EKuUR9YVOA
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) September 22, 2019
Energy at NRG stadium reflects the increasing Synergy between India & USA: PM pic.twitter.com/tsEdIwOnwf
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) September 22, 2019
PM @narendramodi on #HowdyModi ! pic.twitter.com/vYZ1vaTmPp
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) September 22, 2019
हमारी Liberal और Democratic Society की बहुत बड़ी पहचान हैं ये भाषाएं,
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) September 22, 2019
सदियों से हमारे देश में दर्जनों भाषाएं, सैकड़ों बोलियां, सहअस्तित्व की भावना के साथ आगे बढ़ रही हैं,
और आज भी करोड़ों लोगों की मातृभाषा बनी हुई हैं: PM
सिर्फ भाषा ही नहीं,
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) September 22, 2019
हमारे देश में अलग-अलग पंथ, दर्जनों संप्रदाय,
सैकड़ों तरह का अलग-अलग क्षेत्रीय खान-पान, अलग-अलग वेशभूषा,
अलग-अलग मौसम-ऋतु चक्र इस धरती को अद्भुत बनाते हैं: PM
विविधता में एकता, यही हमारी धरोहर है, यही हमारी विशेषता है।
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) September 22, 2019
भारत की यही Diversity हमारी Vibrant Democracy का आधार है।
यही हमारी शक्ति है, यही हमारी प्रेरणा है: PM
The records of 2019 elections! pic.twitter.com/cHiXtjfHl1
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) September 22, 2019
We want to take India to newer heights in the 21st century: PM pic.twitter.com/aH0fIoV8KU
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) September 22, 2019
We are working tirelessly to achieve a New India: PM pic.twitter.com/wAHdmm5hGv
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) September 22, 2019
बीते पाँच सालों में 130 करोड़ भारतीयों ने मिलकर हर क्षेत्र में ऐसे नतीजे हासिल किए हैं, जिनकी पहले कोई कल्पना भी नहीं कर सकता था: PM pic.twitter.com/xzlAkOC3lA
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) September 22, 2019
From Ease of Doing Business to Ease of Living: PM @narendramodi pic.twitter.com/wcIYw7JbTi
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) September 22, 2019
Leveraging Digital India for Ease of Living! pic.twitter.com/3v0HBoLVDP
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) September 22, 2019
तेज विकास का प्रयास कर रहे किसी भी देश में, अपने नागरिकों के लिए वेलफेयर स्कीम्स आवश्यक होती है।
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) September 22, 2019
जरूरतमंद नागरिकों के लिए वेलफेयर स्कीम चलाने के साथ-साथ नए भारत के निर्माण के लिए कुछ चीजों को फेयरवेल भी दिया जा रहा है: PM
Bidding a farewell to filth, outdated laws and complicated tax structure! pic.twitter.com/GySRlEet8e
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) September 22, 2019
Making a transparent ecosystem to ensure development reaches the last man in the queue! pic.twitter.com/Y3WeZrzzVd
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) September 22, 2019
देश के सामने 70 साल से एक और बड़ा Challenge था जिसे कुछ दिन पहले भारत ने Farewell दे दिया है।
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) September 22, 2019
आर्टिकल 370 ने जम्मू-कश्मीर और लद्दाख के लोगों को विकास से और समान अधिकारों से वंचित रखा था।
इस स्थिति का लाभ आतंकवाद और अलगाववाद बढ़ाने वाली ताकतें उठा रहीं थीं: PM
अब भारत के संविधान ने जो अधिकार बाकी भारतीयों को दिए हैं, वहीं अधिकार जम्मू-कश्मीर और लद्दाख के लोगों को मिल गए हैं।
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) September 22, 2019
वहां की महिलाओं-बच्चों-दलितों के साथ हो रहा भेदभाव खत्म हो गया है: PM
अब समय आ गया है कि आतंकवाद के खिलाफ और आतंकवाद को बढ़ावा देने वालों के खिलाफ निर्णायक लड़ाई लड़ी जाए।
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) September 22, 2019
मैं यहां पर जोर देकर कहना चाहूंगा कि इस लड़ाई में प्रेसिडेंट ट्रंप पूरी मजबूती के साथ आतंक के खिलाफ खड़े हुए हैं: PM @narendramodi
अब समय आ गया है कि आतंकवाद के खिलाफ और आतंकवाद को बढ़ावा देने वालों के खिलाफ निर्णायक लड़ाई लड़ी जाए।
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) September 22, 2019
मैं यहां पर जोर देकर कहना चाहूंगा कि इस लड़ाई में प्रेसिडेंट ट्रंप पूरी मजबूती के साथ आतंक के खिलाफ खड़े हुए हैं: PM @narendramodi
भारत में बहुत कुछ हो रहा है, बहुत कुछ बदल रहा है और बहुत कुछ करने के इरादे लेकर हम चल रहे हैं।
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) September 22, 2019
हमने नए challenges तय करने की, उन्हें पूरा करने की एक जिद ठान रखी है।
देश की इन्हीं भावनाओं पर मैंने कुछ दिन पहले लिखा था... pic.twitter.com/It0EkbI1Qp
भारत आज चुनौतियों को टाल नहीं रहा, उनसे टकरा रहा है: PM pic.twitter.com/9q7exULNfh
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) September 22, 2019