NRIs Have Kept Indian Traditions Alive All Over World, Says Modi During PIO Parliamentary Conference

When there is news about how you all are influencing the geo-politics of where you live & how you are making policies, we feel proud: Modi

Image: PM Narendra Modi speaks during PIO conference in New Delhi on Tuesday 9 January, 2018. (ABP Live)

New Delhi: On Tuesday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke at the inaugural session of PIO (Persons of Indian Origin) Parliamentary Conference here.  Here are important things Modi said during Persons of Indian Origin) Parliamentary Conference:

• Sushma Swaraj ji not only takes care of Indian citizens but also the NRIs, under her our Ministry of External Affairs keeps an eye on problems of NRIs 24 by 7 with real time monitoring system: Modi
• More than half the investment in sectors like construction, air transport, mining, computer software, hardware, electrical equipment & many others, till now has happened in the last three years: Modi
• India has moved way ahead of the 'jaisa pehle tha vaisa chalta rahega, kuch badlega nahi' thinking: Modi
• Keeping in mind the needs of 21st century, our government is increasing the investment in technology, transportation: Modi
• When there is news about how you all are influencing the geo-politics of where you live & how you are making policies, we feel proud: Modi
• If I talk about politics, I can see that there is a mini world Parliament of Indian origin is sitting in front of me: Modi
• Today, bodies like the World Bank, IMF & Moody's are looking at India in a very positive way: Modi
• We have bring reforms in all sectors: Modi
• India is getting transformed: Modi
• NRIs kept Indian traditions alive all over the world: Modi

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