Prime Minister Narendra Modi met the T20 World Cup-winning Indian Team at his residence in New Delhi on Thursday morning (July 4). The Men in Blue landed in the capital city in the wee hours on Thursday to a heroic welcome by the fans at the airport. Rohit Sharma-led Team first went to ITC Maurya before leaving for the PM's residence to meet and have breakfast with him.

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Shortly after PM Modi met the T20 WC-winning squad, the Indian Team departed for the airport to fly to Mumbai for the open bus victory parade scheduled for Monday evening from Marine Drive. The BCCI will felicitate the Indian Team at the iconic Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai before the team gets onto the open bus for the parade.

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The latest reports suggest that the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA), alongside the local police, have made necessary arrangements for the victory parade, with thousands of fans expected to join it and celebrate the win with&nbsp;Team India.

The Indian Team entourage, including the players, their families, the coaching staff and even the media personnel reached the country a few days late as they&nbsp;were stranded in Barbados due to a hurricane. With the team due to travel on Sunday evening (June 30), everyone was stuck inside the team hotel for a couple of days before the BCCI arranged a special flight for all involved that landed on Monday morning.

<h2>Rohit, SKY shake a leg upon arrival</h2>

Upon landing in India, Captain Rohit Sharma and star batter Suryakumar Yadav were seen dancing to the ‘dhol’, as hundreds gathered at the airport and at the hotel to receive the World Cup-winning team. The videos of two dancing and celebrating India’s second world title broke the internet.

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Others, including the Player of the Match in the finale, Virat Kohli, met his family at the ITC Hotel, while others were seen enjoying the moment among themselves.

<h3>India’s big win in Barbados</h3>

India had failed to win a title across formats for 11 years, having last won it (2013 Champions Trophy) under MS Dhoni. This time in the Americas, the Rohit Sharma-led Team wrote history, as they remained unbeaten in their winning campaign.

India beat Pakistan, the USA, and Ireland in their Group games before taking down Afghanistan, Bangladesh and Australia in the Super 8s to reach the semis. In the final four, India faced the defending champions, England, beating them convincingly, booking their ticket in the final against the Proteas.

In a close tie in Barbados, the Men in Blue were victorious by seven runs, winning their second T20 World Cup.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met the T20 World Cup-winning Indian Team at his residence in New Delhi on Thursday morning (July 4). The Men in Blue landed in the capital city in the wee hours on Thursday to a heroic welcome by the fans at the airport.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met the T20 World Cup-winning Indian Team at his residence in New Delhi on Thursday morning (July 4). The Men in Blue landed in the capital city in the wee hours on Thursday to a heroic welcome by the fans at the airport. Rohit Sharma-led Team first went to ITC Maurya before leaving for the PM's residence to meet and have breakfast with him. WATCH VIDEO - #WATCH | Indian Cricket team meets Prime Minister Narendra Modi at 7, Lok Kalyan Marg. Team India arrived at Delhi airport today morning after winning the T20 World Cup in Barbados on 29th June. pic.twitter.com/840otjWkic — ANI (@ANI) July 4, 2024 × Shortly after PM Modi met the T20 WC-winning squad, the Indian Team departed for the airport to fly to Mumbai for the open bus victory parade scheduled for Monday evening from Marine Drive. The BCCI will felicitate the Indian Team at the iconic Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai before the team gets onto the open bus for the parade. #WATCH | Indian Cricket team en route to Delhi Airport to depart for Mumbai where a victory parade has been scheduled in Marine Drive and Wankhede Stadium. The team met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Delhi. pic.twitter.com/7K7fwJEMNY — ANI (@ANI) July 4, 2024 × ALSO READ: T20 World Cup: Sanju Samson shares glimpse of special 'champions' jersey as Team India return home The latest reports suggest that the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA), alongside the local police, have made necessary arrangements for the victory parade, with thousands of fans expected to join it and celebrate the win with Team India. The Indian Team entourage, including the players, their families, the coaching staff and even the media personnel reached the country a few days late as they were stranded in Barbados due to a hurricane. With the team due to travel on Sunday evening (June 30), everyone was stuck inside the team hotel for a couple of days before the BCCI arranged a special flight for all involved that landed on Monday morning. Rohit, SKY shake a leg upon arrival Upon landing in India, Captain Rohit Sharma and star batter Suryakumar Yadav were seen dancing to the ‘dhol’, as hundreds gathered at the airport and at the hotel to receive the World Cup-winning team. The videos of two dancing and celebrating India’s second world title broke the internet. #Watch | Team India's #RohitSharma celebrates after returning to India after winning the #T20WorldCup against #SouthAfrica #INDvsSA #IndiaVsSouthAfrica pic.twitter.com/rQ7tKtngH6 — WION (@WIONews) July 4, 2024 × #Watch | Team India celebrates after returning to India after winning the #T20WorldCup against #SouthAfrica #INDvsSA #IndiaVsSouthAfrica pic.twitter.com/HAbA5IuOrD — WION (@WIONews) July 4, 2024 × Others, including the Player of the Match in the finale, Virat Kohli, met his family at the ITC Hotel, while others were seen enjoying the moment among themselves. India’s big win in Barbados India had failed to win a title across formats for 11 years, having last won it (2013 Champions Trophy) under MS Dhoni. This time in the Americas, the Rohit Sharma-led Team wrote history, as they remained unbeaten in their winning campaign. India beat Pakistan, the USA, and Ireland in their Group games before taking down Afghanistan, Bangladesh and Australia in the Super 8s to reach the semis. In the final four, India faced the defending champions, England, beating them convincingly, booking their ticket in the final against the Proteas. In a close tie in Barbados, the Men in Blue were victorious by seven runs, winning their second T20 World Cup.

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Bangladesh Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen has said that the country has made preparations to provide maximum security for Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his visit to Dhaka later this week. 
 
While addressing reporters at the Foreign Service Academy here on Saturday, Momen said: "This is a democratic country and people have different opinions here. But we have no reason to worry about the security of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. We will provide the maximum amount of security for him". 
 
"It is a matter of happiness for us that the head of the Indian government will go out of Dhaka", the Minister said. 
 
Modi is scheduled to visit Bangladesh from Friday to Saturday to join the celebration of Bangabandhu`s birth centenary and the Golden Jubilee of Bangladesh`s independence. 
 
On Friday, the Indian Prime Minister is slated to visit the two temples in Satkhira and Gopalganj and exchange views with the locals. 
 
Also speaking at the press conference, State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shahriar Alam said: "Those who believe in the spirit of the Liberation War and consider Bangabandhu as the Father of the Nation should show honour to the visiting South Asian leaders. This is because the main reason behind their visit is Bangabandhu`s birth centenary and the Golden Jubilee of Independent Bangladesh".

Bangladesh Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen has said that the country has made preparations to provide maximum security for Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his visit to Dhaka later this week.

Bangladesh Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen has said that the country has made preparations to provide maximum security for Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his visit to Dhaka later this week. While addressing reporters at the Foreign Service Academy here on Saturday, Momen said: "This is a democratic country and people have different opinions here. But we have no reason to worry about the security of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. We will provide the maximum amount of security for him". "It is a matter of happiness for us that the head of the Indian government will go out of Dhaka", the Minister said. Modi is scheduled to visit Bangladesh from Friday to Saturday to join the celebration of Bangabandhu`s birth centenary and the Golden Jubilee of Bangladesh`s independence. On Friday, the Indian Prime Minister is slated to visit the two temples in Satkhira and Gopalganj and exchange views with the locals. Also speaking at the press conference, State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shahriar Alam said: "Those who believe in the spirit of the Liberation War and consider Bangabandhu as the Father of the Nation should show honour to the visiting South Asian leaders. This is because the main reason behind their visit is Bangabandhu`s birth centenary and the Golden Jubilee of Independent Bangladesh".

We'll provide maximum security for PM Modi: Bangladesh's Foreign Minister Momen

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday assured the United Nations that the largest democracy of the world would help other nations in the development of a coronavirus vaccine.

PM Modi, in his UNGA address, also did not mince words in making&nbsp;a strong pitch&nbsp;for a more prominent role for&nbsp;India in UN's decision-making process. He also&nbsp;stressed&nbsp;the role New Delhi has played and continues to play in the international arena.

"Over 150 countries were sent medical supplies by Indian pharmaceuticals during the coronavirus pandemic. India's vaccine production will help in bringing the world out of the pandemic. We are moving towards Phase 3 of clinical trials. We are increasing infrastructure and will help others increase it," PM Modi said, in his pre-recorded video statement to the landmark General Debate of the 75th session of the UN General Assembly.

"India is proud of the fact that it is one of the founding members of the United Nations. On this historic occasion, I have come to this global platform to share the sentiments of 1.3 billion people of India," Modi said, adding, "if we were to make an objective assesment of the performance of UN over the last 75 years, we see several stellar achievements. But at the same time, there are also several instances that point to the need for a serious introspection of the work of the United Nations."

"The whole world has been battling the coronavirus pandemic for over eight to nine months now. Where is the United Nations in this joint fight against the pandemic? Where is its effective response?"

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He also said, "Reforms in the responses, in the processes, and in the very character of the UN &nbsp;is the need of the hour. It is a fact that the faith and respect that the UN enjoys among the 1.3 billion people in India is unparalleled."

"Indians are waiting for the reform of UN. They are worried whether the process will reach a logical end. Till when will India be kept away from the UN's decision-making process?" he said.

Modi also emphasised that he expected a better guidance and better supervision of the United Nations and the World Health Organisation (WHO) in the handling of the coronavirus pandemic.

"India has always stressed on good for the whole world in the UN. India is looking at an extended role in the UN. India began International Day of non-violence and Yoga was given by India. India has always thought about the welfare of the world. From our neighbourhood first policy to look-east policy, are all guided by these principles," he added.

This year's high-level UN General Assembly is being held in a largely virtual format due to the coronavirus pandemic. 
Earlier, India's Permanent Representative to the UN, T S Tirumurti, introduced Modi's pre-recorded statement from the General Assembly Hall.&nbsp; 
&nbsp;

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday assured the United Nations that the largest democracy of the world would help other nations in the development of a coronavirus vaccine.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday assured the United Nations that the largest democracy of the world would help other nations in the development of a coronavirus vaccine. PM Modi, in his UNGA address, also did not mince words in making a strong pitch for a more prominent role for India in UN's decision-making process. He also stressed the role New Delhi has played and continues to play in the international arena. "Over 150 countries were sent medical supplies by Indian pharmaceuticals during the coronavirus pandemic. India's vaccine production will help in bringing the world out of the pandemic. We are moving towards Phase 3 of clinical trials. We are increasing infrastructure and will help others increase it," PM Modi said, in his pre-recorded video statement to the landmark General Debate of the 75th session of the UN General Assembly. "India is proud of the fact that it is one of the founding members of the United Nations. On this historic occasion, I have come to this global platform to share the sentiments of 1.3 billion people of India," Modi said, adding, "if we were to make an objective assesment of the performance of UN over the last 75 years, we see several stellar achievements. But at the same time, there are also several instances that point to the need for a serious introspection of the work of the United Nations." "The whole world has been battling the coronavirus pandemic for over eight to nine months now. Where is the United Nations in this joint fight against the pandemic? Where is its effective response?" Also read | At UNGA, PM Modi bats for reforms and a bigger role for India in decision-making He also said, "Reforms in the responses, in the processes, and in the very character of the UN is the need of the hour. It is a fact that the faith and respect that the UN enjoys among the 1.3 billion people in India is unparalleled." "Indians are waiting for the reform of UN. They are worried whether the process will reach a logical end. Till when will India be kept away from the UN's decision-making process?" he said. Modi also emphasised that he expected a better guidance and better supervision of the United Nations and the World Health Organisation (WHO) in the handling of the coronavirus pandemic. "India has always stressed on good for the whole world in the UN. India is looking at an extended role in the UN. India began International Day of non-violence and Yoga was given by India. India has always thought about the welfare of the world. From our neighbourhood first policy to look-east policy, are all guided by these principles," he added. This year's high-level UN General Assembly is being held in a largely virtual format due to the coronavirus pandemic. Earlier, India's Permanent Representative to the UN, T S Tirumurti, introduced Modi's pre-recorded statement from the General Assembly Hall.

India's vaccine-production capacity to help 'all humanity': PM Modi at UNGA

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday made a strong pitch for a prominent role for India, the world's largest democracy and home to 1.3 billion people, in the decision-making structures of the United Nations. He also asserted that reform in the responses, processes and in the very character of the global body is the "need of the hour."

In his pre-recorded video statement to the landmark General Debate of the 75th session of the UN General Assembly, Modi said the stability in the United Nations and empowerment of the world body are essential for the welfare of the world.

The prime minister's strong push for UN reforms and the much-delayed expansion of the powerful Security Council came as India will begin its two-year term as an elected non-permanent member of the 15-member Council from January 1 next year.

Modi also assured the United Nations that the largest democracy of the world would help the world in fighting the coronavirus crisis and in the development of a vaccine.

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"For how long will India be kept out of the decision-making structures of the United Nations? How long would a country have to wait particularly when the transformational changes happening in that country affect a large part of the world?" Modi said.

He said that while it is a fact that the faith and respect that the United Nations enjoys among the 1.3 billion people in India is "unparalleled", it is also true that the people of India have been waiting for a long time for the process for the reforms of the United Nations to get completed.

"Today, people of India are concerned whether this reform-process will ever reach its logical conclusion," he said, adding that every Indian today, while seeing the contribution of India in the world organisation, aspires for India's expanded role in the United Nations.

"Reform in the responses, in the processes, and in the very character of the United Nations is the need of the hour," he emphasised.

India has been spearheading decades-long efforts to reform the Security Council, saying a structure set up in 1945 does not reflect contemporary realities of the 21st Century and is ill-equipped to handle current challenges.

There is widespread support, including by four out of the five permanent members of the Security Council - US, UK, France and Russia - for a permanent seat for India at the Council.

Modi said India is a country which is the largest democracy of the world, with more than 18 per cent of the world population, has hundreds of languages, dialects, many sects and ideologies, which was a leading global economy for centuries and also endured hundreds of years of foreign rule.

"When we were strong, we were never a threat to the world, when we were weak, we never became a burden on the world," he said.

Modi emphasised that the world of today is a completely different era from the world of 1945 when the global situation, sources-resources, problems-solutions were all quite different.

"With the changing times, if we don't change, then the drive needed to bring change will also get weakened," he said.

An objective assessment of the performance of the United Nations over the last 75 years would yield several stellar achievements but at the same time, there are also several instances that point to the need for a "serious introspection of the work of the United Nations," he said.

"Several terrorist attacks shook the world and rivers of blood have continued to flow by," he said.

"During those times and even today, can we suggest that efforts of the United Nations to tackle these issues were sufficient," he said.

Modi said India will not hesitate to raise its voice against the enemies of humanity, including terrorism, smuggling of illegal weapons, drugs and money-laundering, and will always speak in support of peace, security and prosperity.

"Starting from January next year, India will also fulfill its responsibility as a non-permanent member of the Security Council. I express my gratitude to all fellow member states who have bestowed this trust upon India," he said, referring to the overwhelming support the country received during the election in June.

"As the world's largest democracy, we will bring our years of rich experience for the benefit of the whole world," he added.

Modi underscored that the ideals on which the UN was founded and India's own fundamental philosophy has a lot of commonality and are not different from each other. 
"Within the halls of the United Nations, one has often heard the words 'the world is one family'," he said, adding that it is part of India's culture, character and thinking to treat the whole world as one family.

"In the United Nations too, India has always given priority to the welfare of the whole world," he said, outlining that India has sent its brave soldiers to about 50 peacekeeping missions the world over to keep peace and in the course of maintaining peace, has lost the maximum number of its brave soldiers.

"India's experiences, and India's developmental journey marked with its ups and downs will only add to strengthening the path to global welfare," he said.

"In the changed circumstances of the post-pandemic era, we are moving forward with the vision of a 'Self-reliant India'," which will also be a force multiplier for the global economy, he said.

"In its journey towards progress, India wants to learn from the world as well as share its own experiences with the world," Modi added.

"Over 150 countries were sent medical supplies by Indian pharmaceuticals during the coronavirus pandemic. India's vaccine production will help in bringing the world out of the pandemic. We are moving towards Phase 3 of clinical trials. We are increasing infrastructure and will help others increase it," PM Modi said.

This year's high-level UN General Assembly is being held in a largely virtual format due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Earlier, India's Permanent Representative to the UN, TS Tirumurti, introduced Modi's pre-recorded statement from the General Assembly Hall.&nbsp;

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday made a strong pitch for a prominent role for India, the world's largest democracy and home to 1.3 billion people, in the decision-making structures of the United Nations.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday made a strong pitch for a prominent role for India, the world's largest democracy and home to 1.3 billion people, in the decision-making structures of the United Nations. He also asserted that reform in the responses, processes and in the very character of the global body is the "need of the hour." In his pre-recorded video statement to the landmark General Debate of the 75th session of the UN General Assembly, Modi said the stability in the United Nations and empowerment of the world body are essential for the welfare of the world. The prime minister's strong push for UN reforms and the much-delayed expansion of the powerful Security Council came as India will begin its two-year term as an elected non-permanent member of the 15-member Council from January 1 next year. Modi also assured the United Nations that the largest democracy of the world would help the world in fighting the coronavirus crisis and in the development of a vaccine. Also read | As biggest vaccine maker, India will help humanity fight COVID crisis: PM Modi at UNGA "For how long will India be kept out of the decision-making structures of the United Nations? How long would a country have to wait particularly when the transformational changes happening in that country affect a large part of the world?" Modi said. He said that while it is a fact that the faith and respect that the United Nations enjoys among the 1.3 billion people in India is "unparalleled", it is also true that the people of India have been waiting for a long time for the process for the reforms of the United Nations to get completed. "Today, people of India are concerned whether this reform-process will ever reach its logical conclusion," he said, adding that every Indian today, while seeing the contribution of India in the world organisation, aspires for India's expanded role in the United Nations. "Reform in the responses, in the processes, and in the very character of the United Nations is the need of the hour," he emphasised. India has been spearheading decades-long efforts to reform the Security Council, saying a structure set up in 1945 does not reflect contemporary realities of the 21st Century and is ill-equipped to handle current challenges. There is widespread support, including by four out of the five permanent members of the Security Council - US, UK, France and Russia - for a permanent seat for India at the Council. Modi said India is a country which is the largest democracy of the world, with more than 18 per cent of the world population, has hundreds of languages, dialects, many sects and ideologies, which was a leading global economy for centuries and also endured hundreds of years of foreign rule. "When we were strong, we were never a threat to the world, when we were weak, we never became a burden on the world," he said. Modi emphasised that the world of today is a completely different era from the world of 1945 when the global situation, sources-resources, problems-solutions were all quite different. "With the changing times, if we don't change, then the drive needed to bring change will also get weakened," he said. An objective assessment of the performance of the United Nations over the last 75 years would yield several stellar achievements but at the same time, there are also several instances that point to the need for a "serious introspection of the work of the United Nations," he said. "Several terrorist attacks shook the world and rivers of blood have continued to flow by," he said. "During those times and even today, can we suggest that efforts of the United Nations to tackle these issues were sufficient," he said. Modi said India will not hesitate to raise its voice against the enemies of humanity, including terrorism, smuggling of illegal weapons, drugs and money-laundering, and will always speak in support of peace, security and prosperity. "Starting from January next year, India will also fulfill its responsibility as a non-permanent member of the Security Council. I express my gratitude to all fellow member states who have bestowed this trust upon India," he said, referring to the overwhelming support the country received during the election in June. "As the world's largest democracy, we will bring our years of rich experience for the benefit of the whole world," he added. Modi underscored that the ideals on which the UN was founded and India's own fundamental philosophy has a lot of commonality and are not different from each other. "Within the halls of the United Nations, one has often heard the words 'the world is one family'," he said, adding that it is part of India's culture, character and thinking to treat the whole world as one family. "In the United Nations too, India has always given priority to the welfare of the whole world," he said, outlining that India has sent its brave soldiers to about 50 peacekeeping missions the world over to keep peace and in the course of maintaining peace, has lost the maximum number of its brave soldiers. "India's experiences, and India's developmental journey marked with its ups and downs will only add to strengthening the path to global welfare," he said. "In the changed circumstances of the post-pandemic era, we are moving forward with the vision of a 'Self-reliant India'," which will also be a force multiplier for the global economy, he said. "In its journey towards progress, India wants to learn from the world as well as share its own experiences with the world," Modi added. "Over 150 countries were sent medical supplies by Indian pharmaceuticals during the coronavirus pandemic. India's vaccine production will help in bringing the world out of the pandemic. We are moving towards Phase 3 of clinical trials. We are increasing infrastructure and will help others increase it," PM Modi said. This year's high-level UN General Assembly is being held in a largely virtual format due to the coronavirus pandemic. Earlier, India's Permanent Representative to the UN, TS Tirumurti, introduced Modi's pre-recorded statement from the General Assembly Hall.

At UNGA, PM Modi bats for reforms and a bigger role for India in decision-making

Karnataka Chief Minister HD Kumaraswamy has slammed exit polls that predict the second term for Prime Minister Narendra Modi while raising concerns over the credibility of electronic voting machines (EVM) just ahead of the big Lok Sabha election results.

Karnataka CM Kumaraswamy slams exit polls, Targeted at EVMs

There is a report came out which shows that India Prime Minister Narendra Modi continues to be searched significantly. He has been searched most in the last two months.

PM Modi, The most searched person in last two months

Congress President Rahul Gandhi told&nbsp;NRIs in Bahrain on Monday that there &quot;is a serious problem at home&quot;.&nbsp;

He went on to say that &quot;job creation is at an eight-year low&quot;. And that instead of focusing on the &quot;removal of poverty&quot; and &quot;job creating&quot;, the country was instead seeing a rise in the &quot;forces of hate and division&quot;.&nbsp;

&quot;Instead of accepting that we are struggling to create jobs, instead of uniting people of all religions and communities together to face the challenge, the government is busy converting the fear being generated in jobless youth into hatred between communities,&quot; Gandhi said.&nbsp;

He added that he was there to tell the non-resident Indians what they meant to their country, and that they were part of the solution.&nbsp;

&quot;Your talent, skills, tolerance, patriotism is what India needs today. You have shown us how you have built the countries you have journeyed to,&quot; Gandhi added.&nbsp;

Gandhi was addressing the Global Organisation of People of Indian Origin in Bahrain.&nbsp;

Gandhi, who recently took over as president of the Congress party from his mother Sonia, has made some of his <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/rahul-gandhi-in-us-makes-no-holds-barred-attack-on-pm-modi-20102" target="_blank">strongest attacks on the government</a>&nbsp;while abroad.&nbsp;

Also read:&nbsp;<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/rahul-gandhi-gives-second-address-in-us-talks-jobs-20418" target="_blank">Central question</a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/rahul-gandhi-gives-second-address-in-us-talks-jobs-20418" target="_blank"> is how does India give its people jobs?</a>&nbsp;

ANI also reported Gandhi, while interacting with the Indian diaspora after his address, as saying that &quot;Gujarat BJP ka gadh hai aur wahan bach ke nikli hai BJP&quot;.&nbsp;

The BJP had recently <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/bjp-wins-gujarat-but-does-not-cross-100-mark-takes-himachal-easily-27117" target="_blank">won the Gujarat elections</a>, coming back to power for a sixth time despite ruling the state for 22 years straight, where it won 99 seats against the Congress&#39; 77 in the 182-seat house.&nbsp;

BJP President Amit Shah had earlier said his party would win a total of 150 seats.&nbsp;

Instead of focusing on the 'removal of poverty' and 'job creating', the country was instead seeing a rise in the 'forces of hate and division', Gandhi said

Congress President Rahul Gandhi told NRIs in Bahrain on Monday that there "is a serious problem at home". He went on to say that "job creation is at an eight-year low". And that instead of focusing on the "removal of poverty" and "job creating", the country was instead seeing a rise in the "forces of hate and division". "Instead of accepting that we are struggling to create jobs, instead of uniting people of all religions and communities together to face the challenge, the government is busy converting the fear being generated in jobless youth into hatred between communities," Gandhi said. He added that he was there to tell the non-resident Indians what they meant to their country, and that they were part of the solution. "Your talent, skills, tolerance, patriotism is what India needs today. You have shown us how you have built the countries you have journeyed to," Gandhi added. Gandhi was addressing the Global Organisation of People of Indian Origin in Bahrain. Gandhi, who recently took over as president of the Congress party from his mother Sonia, has made some of his strongest attacks on the government while abroad. Also read: Central question is how does India give its people jobs? ANI also reported Gandhi, while interacting with the Indian diaspora after his address, as saying that "Gujarat BJP ka gadh hai aur wahan bach ke nikli hai BJP". The BJP had recently won the Gujarat elections, coming back to power for a sixth time despite ruling the state for 22 years straight, where it won 99 seats against the Congress' 77 in the 182-seat house. BJP President Amit Shah had earlier said his party would win a total of 150 seats.

'Serious problem at home', job creation at 8-year low: Rahul Gandhi in Bahrain