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India is a bright spot of hope: Modi to British Parliament

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India is a bright spot of hope: Modi to British Parliament
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said India was the new bright spot of hope and opportunity as he referred to opportunities in sectors such as defence, trade, housing, services, energy and environment to make the bilateral relationship with Britain count as one of the leading global partnerships. In his address to the British parliament -- the first by an Indian prime minister -- Modi dwelled on history, shared expressions of joy and the desire on two sides to transform the strategic partnership. Dressed in a bandhgala, Modi received a standing ovation and thunderous applause at the end of his speech which was heard with rapt attention. Modi talked of "winds of change", "boldness and speed in decisions", accountability in governance and his government's commitment to individual liberties. "India is the new bright spot of hope and opportunity for the world. It is not just the universal judgment of international institutions. It is not just the logic of numbers: a nation of 1.25 billion people with 800 million under the age of 35 years," Modi said. Without taking any names, Modi said there should be attempt to isolate those who harbour terrorists and willingness to stand by those who fight them honestly. Modi said India's momentum does not come only from its growth rate, which had increased to 7.5 percent per year, but transformation it seeks in quality of life of every Indian. "Much of India that we dream of still lies ahead of us: housing, power, water and sanitation for all; bank accounts and insurance for every citizen; connected and prosperous villages; and, smart and sustainable cities. These are goals with a definite date, not just a mirage of hope. "And, inspired by Gandhiji, the change has begun with us -- the way the government works. There is transparency and accountability in governance. There is boldness and speed in decisions," he added. -
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