Lauding the Indian community’s vibrancy, enthusiasm and spirit of celebrating life which always remains alive, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said while history has witnessed numerous civilizations being wiped out, India’s diverse culture still beats in the hearts of its people today.
Addressing a huge gathering of the Indian diaspora during his visit to the Netherlands on Saturday, PM Modi described The Hague as a “living symbol of Indian friendship”.
Beginning his address with chants of “Bharat Mata Ki Jai”, PM Modi said, “So much love and excitement that for a short while, I had forgotten that I was in the Netherlands. It feels as though a festival is taking place right here in India.”
Referring to the significance of the Dutch city, he said, “The Hague is known as the ‘City of Peace and Justice’; however, seeing the atmosphere here today, it seems that The Hague has become a living symbol of Indian friendship. This shows that even though the colour of the passport, address and time zone can change, no matter where the children of ‘Maa Bharati’ live, this vibrancy and excitement and the motivation to celebrate life will always remain with them.”
The Prime Minister recalled his past visits to the Netherlands and reflected on the emotional connection shared by Indians settled there.
(IANS)