<p>On Sunday, April 30, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi hosted the 100th episode of his radio programme "Mann Ki Baat" and in it he shared the message of perseverance and collective action by everyone. Sharing the idea of 'Charaiveti, Charaiveti', which means to keep going and not giving&nbsp;up when faced with a certain adversit, PM Modi gave the slogan of 'keep going' to his listeners.&nbsp;"I firmly believe that collective efforts can bring about the biggest change," PM Modi added.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The prime minister said Mann Ki Baat has evolved to honour the goodwill and positivity with the involvement of Indians. It had initially begun to air in October 2014.</p>

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<p>In the 100th episode, PM Modi said he hope what started with Mann Ki Baat will become a new tradition.&nbsp;</p>

<p>On Sunday, UNESCO Director-General Audrey Azoulay attended the radio programme as well. She spoke about education and the organisation's commitment to ensuring universal access to education by 2030. The contribution of India, the world's most populous nation, was also highlighted by the speaker. She also discusses the preservation of Indian culture and education, which PM Modi refers to as Mann Ki Baat's "favourite topics".</p>

<p>PM Modi also spoke of India's G20 presidency at the radio show. "We are also presiding over the G-20. This is also one of the reasons why our resolve to enrich Diverse Global Cultures along with education has become stronger," he said.</p>

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<p>The prime minister also underscored efforts to resolve environment-related issues.&nbsp;"Similarly, we have also continuously talked about serious issues like clean Siachen, single-use plastic and e-waste. The effort of 'Mann Ki Baat' is very important in solving the environmental issue which the whole world is worried about today."</p>

<p>"It is my unbreakable belief that through collective effort, the biggest change can be made possible," PM Modi said and added that several selfless attempts have been made in Mann Ki Baat episodes to provide education to the underprivileged sections of society.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Sanjay Kashyap, who operated a mobile library in Jharkhand, D Prakash Rao, an Odisha tea vendor who made it his life's work to educate underprivileged children&nbsp;and other individuals were mentioned by the PM Modi.</p>

<h2>New York, New Jersey issue resolutions in honour of 100th episode of Mann Ki Baat</h2>

<p>In honour of the 100th episode of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's monthly radio show "Mann Ki Baat," the states of New York and New Jersey have issued special resolutions.</p>

<p>Indian-American Senator Kevin Thomas introduced the resolution in the Senate, while Indian-American Assemblywoman Jenifer Rajkumar introduced the measure in the Assembly. Raj Mukherji, an assemblyman, has proposed the resolution to the New Jersey General Assembly. Sam Joshi, the mayor of Edison, presented a resolution during the event. The resolutions were presented to S Jaishankar, India's Union minister of external affairs, during a special community gathering early on Sunday, when the radio show's 100th edition was broadcast.</p>

<p>The New York Legislative resolution termed 'Mann Ki Baat' a "vital broadcast has become an effective means of communication between the Government and the people of India to promote good governance and thereby deepen democracy."</p>

<p>Moreover, the New Jersey General Assembly resolution stated that "the strength and success of the State of New Jersey, the vitality of our communities, and the effectiveness of democracies throughout the world depend, in great measure, upon public-spirited enterprises, such as Mann Ki Baat, which strive to engage the public in furtherance of an educated and astute electorate."</p>

<p>PM Modi&nbsp;had earlier tweeted, "This has been a truly special journey, in which we have celebrated the collective spirit of India's people and highlighted inspiring life journeys."</p>

<p>The most often discussed subjects during the past eight and a half years have been yoga, youth, women-led initiatives, and cleanliness.</p>

<p>According to the episode transcripts, much discussion has also been conducted concerning khadi, cultural heritage, the lives of Padma recipients, science and the environment, and the bravery and sacrifices of Indian warriors.</p>

<p>The topics discussed during the Prime Minister's first and second terms change noticeably. The following episodes projected a lot of government policies and efforts, however the episodes shown between 2014 and 2019 were more inspirational in character.</p>

<p>Nearly every episode featured a capsule on health-related issues, such as adhering to Covid-appropriate behaviour, vaccinations, lockdowns, and subsequent reopening, during the two years of the Covid-19 pandemic and lockdowns in 2020 and 2021.<br />
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On Sunday, April 30, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi hosted the 100th episode of his radio programme "Mann Ki Baat" and in it he shared the message of perseverance and collective action by everyone.

On Sunday, April 30, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi hosted the 100th episode of his radio programme "Mann Ki Baat" and in it he shared the message of perseverance and collective action by everyone. Sharing the idea of 'Charaiveti, Charaiveti', which means to keep going and not giving up when faced with a certain adversit, PM Modi gave the slogan of 'keep going' to his listeners. "I firmly believe that collective efforts can bring about the biggest change," PM Modi added. The prime minister said Mann Ki Baat has evolved to honour the goodwill and positivity with the involvement of Indians. It had initially begun to air in October 2014. Also Read | Over 210 migrant bodies recovered on Tunisian coast in less than two weeks In the 100th episode, PM Modi said he hope what started with Mann Ki Baat will become a new tradition. On Sunday, UNESCO Director-General Audrey Azoulay attended the radio programme as well. She spoke about education and the organisation's commitment to ensuring universal access to education by 2030. The contribution of India, the world's most populous nation, was also highlighted by the speaker. She also discusses the preservation of Indian culture and education, which PM Modi refers to as Mann Ki Baat's "favourite topics". PM Modi also spoke of India's G20 presidency at the radio show. "We are also presiding over the G-20. This is also one of the reasons why our resolve to enrich Diverse Global Cultures along with education has become stronger," he said. Also Read | 'We thought we could die': Former House speaker Nancy Pelosi on visiting Ukraine last year The prime minister also underscored efforts to resolve environment-related issues. "Similarly, we have also continuously talked about serious issues like clean Siachen, single-use plastic and e-waste. The effort of 'Mann Ki Baat' is very important in solving the environmental issue which the whole world is worried about today." "It is my unbreakable belief that through collective effort, the biggest change can be made possible," PM Modi said and added that several selfless attempts have been made in Mann Ki Baat episodes to provide education to the underprivileged sections of society. Watch | Pope Francis on a three-day visit to Hungary, meets Ukrainian refugees × Sanjay Kashyap, who operated a mobile library in Jharkhand, D Prakash Rao, an Odisha tea vendor who made it his life's work to educate underprivileged children and other individuals were mentioned by the PM Modi. New York, New Jersey issue resolutions in honour of 100th episode of Mann Ki Baat In honour of the 100th episode of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's monthly radio show "Mann Ki Baat," the states of New York and New Jersey have issued special resolutions. Indian-American Senator Kevin Thomas introduced the resolution in the Senate, while Indian-American Assemblywoman Jenifer Rajkumar introduced the measure in the Assembly. Raj Mukherji, an assemblyman, has proposed the resolution to the New Jersey General Assembly. Sam Joshi, the mayor of Edison, presented a resolution during the event. The resolutions were presented to S Jaishankar, India's Union minister of external affairs, during a special community gathering early on Sunday, when the radio show's 100th edition was broadcast. The New York Legislative resolution termed 'Mann Ki Baat' a "vital broadcast has become an effective means of communication between the Government and the people of India to promote good governance and thereby deepen democracy." Moreover, the New Jersey General Assembly resolution stated that "the strength and success of the State of New Jersey, the vitality of our communities, and the effectiveness of democracies throughout the world depend, in great measure, upon public-spirited enterprises, such as Mann Ki Baat, which strive to engage the public in furtherance of an educated and astute electorate." PM Modi had earlier tweeted, "This has been a truly special journey, in which we have celebrated the collective spirit of India's people and highlighted inspiring life journeys." The most often discussed subjects during the past eight and a half years have been yoga, youth, women-led initiatives, and cleanliness. According to the episode transcripts, much discussion has also been conducted concerning khadi, cultural heritage, the lives of Padma recipients, science and the environment, and the bravery and sacrifices of Indian warriors. The topics discussed during the Prime Minister's first and second terms change noticeably. The following episodes projected a lot of government policies and efforts, however the episodes shown between 2014 and 2019 were more inspirational in character. Nearly every episode featured a capsule on health-related issues, such as adhering to Covid-appropriate behaviour, vaccinations, lockdowns, and subsequent reopening, during the two years of the Covid-19 pandemic and lockdowns in 2020 and 2021. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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During his two-day visit to Kerala, Indian PM Modi will launch the nation's first water metro service on Tuesday, which will link Kochi's islands to the mainland. In addition, he will visit a number of other events and meet with top church officials.

PM Modi to launch India's first water metro in the city of Kochi

PM Narendra Modi inaugurated nation's first water metro service on Tuesday, which will link Kochi's islands to the mainland. In addition, he will visit a number of other events and meet with top church officials.

PM Narendra Modi launches India's first water metro in the city of Kochi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi performed a massive roadshow in Kochi on Monday. PM Modi started his road show on foot while wearing traditional clothing from Kerala and waved to the crowds of onlookers who had gathered along the route, which was heavily guarded. During his two-day visit to Kerala, PM Modi will officially open the nation's first water metro service on Tuesday, which will link Kochi's islands to the mainland. In addition, he will visit a number of other events and meet with top church officials.

PM Modi arrives in Kochi for his two-day visit to Kerala

<p>With many Indians stranded in violence-hit Sudan, Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired a high-level meeting on Friday to take stock of the situation.&nbsp;About 3,000 Indians are currently estimated to be in Sudan.</p>

<p>The meeting saw the presence of many senior ministers and diplomats. Among them were Indian foreign minister S Jaishankar, foreign secretary Vinay Mohan Kwatra, Indian Ambassador to Egypt Ajit Gupte, a representative from the Ministry of Defence and the Chief of Naval Staff.&nbsp;</p>

<p>During the meeting, the prime minister reviewed the latest developments in violence-hit Sudan. While he received a first-hand report of the conditions on the ground, he laid emphasis on the safety and security of over 3,000 Indian citizens stuck in the African nation.&nbsp;</p>

<p>PM Modi expressed his condolences for the loss of an Indian national who died last week in the crossfire. He further ordered all concerned authorities to exercise extreme caution and keep track of the developments while constantly assessing the safety of Indians.</p>

<p>The Indian PM also urged the officials to provide the stuck Indians with any kind of aid they require.</p>

<p>PM Modi gave instructions for the creation of contingency evacuation plans and check for other options to ensure the safety of Indians in this volatile situation. He stressed the need for keeping strong ties with nations in the area that border Sudan and also with those that have a sizable diaspora of residents living there.</p>

<p>The Indian government has issued three advisories to warn citizens to take shelter and exercise caution.&nbsp;</p>

<p>External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar raised the matter with UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres in New York. During the talks, Jaishankar stressed the need to resolve the Sudan crisis and protect Indians there.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"We, of course, have obviously a very strong interest in the matter because there are so many Indians there," Jaishankar said on Thursday following his meeting with Guterres.</p>

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<p>Jaishankar made an unannounced visit to New York at a time when he was scheduled for visits to Latin American nations. "You could immediately see that this (Sudan situation) was very serious and a lot of (our) people were trapped by the situation," the EAM said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"The UN is at the heart of the efforts to establish a ceasefire. And that is really the key because at the moment, unless there is a ceasefire and unless there are corridors, it is not safe for people to come out," he added while speaking to reporters in New York.</p>

<p>Meanwhile, in a significant development Friday, Sudan’s paramilitary agreed to a 72-hour “humanitarian truce” as the Muslim community marks Eid al-Fitr, which marks the end of the holy month of Ramadan, during which devotees fast from dawn to dusk.</p>

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<p>“The truce coincides with the blessed Eid al-Fitr...to open humanitarian corridors to evacuate citizens and give them the opportunity to greet their families,” said the RSF, on Twitter. This comes as the Sudanese capital of Khartoum continued to be rocked by bombing and shelling on Friday, reported Reuters.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“At this moment, when citizens are preparing to receive the first day of Eid al-Fitr, the neighbourhoods of Khartoum are waking up to the bombings of aircrafts and heavy artillery in a sweeping attack that is directly targeting residential neighbourhoods,” said RSF on Friday.&nbsp;Hundreds of people have lost their lives in the power struggle between RSF and the Sudanese Army.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>According to UN numbers, about 10,000 to 20,000 people took shelter in neighbouring Chad.&nbsp;“There was a strong consensus on condemning ongoing fighting in Sudan and calling for cessation of hostilities as an immediate priority,” said Guterres, following a meeting with the heads of the African Union, the Arab League and other organisations on Thursday.&nbsp;</p>

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With many Indians stranded in violence-hit Sudan, Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired a high-level meeting on Friday to take stock of the situation. About 3,000 Indians are currently estimated to be in Sudan.

With many Indians stranded in violence-hit Sudan, Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired a high-level meeting on Friday to take stock of the situation. About 3,000 Indians are currently estimated to be in Sudan. The meeting saw the presence of many senior ministers and diplomats. Among them were Indian foreign minister S Jaishankar, foreign secretary Vinay Mohan Kwatra, Indian Ambassador to Egypt Ajit Gupte, a representative from the Ministry of Defence and the Chief of Naval Staff. During the meeting, the prime minister reviewed the latest developments in violence-hit Sudan. While he received a first-hand report of the conditions on the ground, he laid emphasis on the safety and security of over 3,000 Indian citizens stuck in the African nation. PM Modi expressed his condolences for the loss of an Indian national who died last week in the crossfire. He further ordered all concerned authorities to exercise extreme caution and keep track of the developments while constantly assessing the safety of Indians. The Indian PM also urged the officials to provide the stuck Indians with any kind of aid they require. PM Modi gave instructions for the creation of contingency evacuation plans and check for other options to ensure the safety of Indians in this volatile situation. He stressed the need for keeping strong ties with nations in the area that border Sudan and also with those that have a sizable diaspora of residents living there. The Indian government has issued three advisories to warn citizens to take shelter and exercise caution. External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar raised the matter with UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres in New York. During the talks, Jaishankar stressed the need to resolve the Sudan crisis and protect Indians there. "We, of course, have obviously a very strong interest in the matter because there are so many Indians there," Jaishankar said on Thursday following his meeting with Guterres. Also Read | North Korea hits back at G7, says position as nuclear state 'final and irreversible' Jaishankar made an unannounced visit to New York at a time when he was scheduled for visits to Latin American nations. "You could immediately see that this (Sudan situation) was very serious and a lot of (our) people were trapped by the situation," the EAM said. "The UN is at the heart of the efforts to establish a ceasefire. And that is really the key because at the moment, unless there is a ceasefire and unless there are corridors, it is not safe for people to come out," he added while speaking to reporters in New York. Meanwhile, in a significant development Friday, Sudan’s paramilitary agreed to a 72-hour “humanitarian truce” as the Muslim community marks Eid al-Fitr, which marks the end of the holy month of Ramadan, during which devotees fast from dawn to dusk. Also Read | Russian recruitment ad calling for 'real men' to fight in Ukraine “The truce coincides with the blessed Eid al-Fitr...to open humanitarian corridors to evacuate citizens and give them the opportunity to greet their families,” said the RSF, on Twitter. This comes as the Sudanese capital of Khartoum continued to be rocked by bombing and shelling on Friday, reported Reuters. “At this moment, when citizens are preparing to receive the first day of Eid al-Fitr, the neighbourhoods of Khartoum are waking up to the bombings of aircrafts and heavy artillery in a sweeping attack that is directly targeting residential neighbourhoods,” said RSF on Friday. Hundreds of people have lost their lives in the power struggle between RSF and the Sudanese Army. Watch | Have British schools become breeding grounds for Anti-Hindu hate? × According to UN numbers, about 10,000 to 20,000 people took shelter in neighbouring Chad. “There was a strong consensus on condemning ongoing fighting in Sudan and calling for cessation of hostilities as an immediate priority,” said Guterres, following a meeting with the heads of the African Union, the Arab League and other organisations on Thursday. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

PM Modi reviews situation of Indians stuck in Sudan, directs offcials to prepare contingency evacuation plans

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the inaugural session of the Global Buddhist Summit in Delhi. The two-day Summit is being hosted by the Ministry of Culture in collaboration with International Buddhist Confederation (IBC).

Indian PM Modi addresses inaugural session of Global Buddhist Summit

Indian Prime Minister Modi discussed embassy security with UK counterpart Rishi Sunak over a phone call. New Delhi has expressed concerns about protests by Khalistani separatists outside the Indian High Commission in London; and elsewhere in US and Canada.

PM Modi-Rishi Sunak phone call: UK PM details steps taken to ensure security of Indian diplomats

At the Karnataka State Open University in India's Southern State, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will announce the creation of the International Big Cats Alliance and present the most recent data on the nation's tiger population. The IBCA will concentrate on the preservation and protection of seven of the world's largest big cats.

Indian PM Modi to launch International Big Cat Bloc today

<p>Indian opposition leader from the Congress party, Salman Khurshid said Wednesday that Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is willing to destroy Democracy in order to save his “Param Mitr” (translated to Best Friend) Indian billionaire Gautam Adani.</p>

<p>Khurshid, who is on a visit to Srinagar in the Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir, held an interaction with the media. The Congress leader said that the Indian National Congress will do everything to save Indian democracy.&nbsp; He added that on 7 February&nbsp;2023, Indian opposition leader Rahul Gandhi asked two simple questions about the Adani Mega Scam in his speech in Parliament.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>''The first was Rs. 20,000 crore or 3 billion dollars in shell companies owned by Adani. Adani could not have generated this money. He is in the infrastructure business, where did this money come from? Whose money, is it? Whose shell companies are these? These companies are working in the defence field. Why does nobody know? Whose money is this? There is a Chinese national involved in this," Khurshid said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Why is nobody asking the question, who is this Chinese national? That was the first question. And the second question is: What is the Prime Minister’s relationship with Adani? Shri Rahul Gandhi showed the picture of PM Modi in Mr Adani’s plane, relaxing. He gave documentation about the defence industry, the airports, statements made in Sri Lanka, statements made in Bangladesh, and pictures of Mr Narendra Modi sitting with the State Bank (of India) Chairman in Australia who reportedly sanctioned a $1 billion loan to Adani, '' the Congress leader said raising questions.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>According to Congress, just nine days after Rahul Gandhi’s speech in Parliament on Adani’s scam, the defamation case against him was revived.</p>

<p>The Surat court on 23 March sentenced Rahul Gandhi to two years imprisonment in the defamation case over his 'Modi surname' remark which he made in April 2019 during a Lok Sabha election rally in the state of Karnataka.&nbsp;</p>

<p>A day after that the Indian parliament on 24 March, disqualified Rahul Gandhi as a lawmaker after finding him guilty of defamation. The court sentenced him to two years in prison, according to a parliament secretariat notice. However, the congress leader has 30 days to exercise judicial remedies.</p>

<p>Very specific references to Adani Scam from Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge’s speech in Rajya Sabha and Rahul Gandhi’s speech (almost entirely) were expunged from Parliament’s records. The party had decided to go to higher courts to appeal the decision.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>''Rahul Gandhi and the Congress will not get scared. During the Bharat Jodo Yatra, we went directly to the people and heard their concerns – price rise, unemployment, social inequality, and the capture of institutions. We will continue to raise these issues of the people and continue to send our message directly to the people, '' said Salman Khurshid, Congress Leader.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Congress party also said that the British used to punish Mahatma Gandhi, Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, Subhash Chandra Bose, Sardar Patel, and Maulana Azad either with sedition or jail sentences. The Congress eventually won against the British and now, the Modi government is targeting Rahul Gandhi for exposing thieves and scamsters, he said adding, "The Congress will win again."</p>

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Indian opposition leader from the Congress party, Salman Khurshid said Wednesday that Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is willing to destroy Democracy in order to save his “Param Mitr” (translated to Best Friend) Indian billionaire Gautam Adani.

Indian opposition leader from the Congress party, Salman Khurshid said Wednesday that Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is willing to destroy Democracy in order to save his “Param Mitr” (translated to Best Friend) Indian billionaire Gautam Adani. Khurshid, who is on a visit to Srinagar in the Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir, held an interaction with the media. The Congress leader said that the Indian National Congress will do everything to save Indian democracy. He added that on 7 February 2023, Indian opposition leader Rahul Gandhi asked two simple questions about the Adani Mega Scam in his speech in Parliament. Also Read | Marriage a license to rape? India's top court to hear pleas on marital rape; these countries criminalise it ''The first was Rs. 20,000 crore or 3 billion dollars in shell companies owned by Adani. Adani could not have generated this money. He is in the infrastructure business, where did this money come from? Whose money, is it? Whose shell companies are these? These companies are working in the defence field. Why does nobody know? Whose money is this? There is a Chinese national involved in this," Khurshid said. "Why is nobody asking the question, who is this Chinese national? That was the first question. And the second question is: What is the Prime Minister’s relationship with Adani? Shri Rahul Gandhi showed the picture of PM Modi in Mr Adani’s plane, relaxing. He gave documentation about the defence industry, the airports, statements made in Sri Lanka, statements made in Bangladesh, and pictures of Mr Narendra Modi sitting with the State Bank (of India) Chairman in Australia who reportedly sanctioned a $1 billion loan to Adani, '' the Congress leader said raising questions. Also Read | Kashmir's Tulip Garden, Asia's largest, saw over 100,000 visitors in first week of opening According to Congress, just nine days after Rahul Gandhi’s speech in Parliament on Adani’s scam, the defamation case against him was revived. The Surat court on 23 March sentenced Rahul Gandhi to two years imprisonment in the defamation case over his 'Modi surname' remark which he made in April 2019 during a Lok Sabha election rally in the state of Karnataka. A day after that the Indian parliament on 24 March, disqualified Rahul Gandhi as a lawmaker after finding him guilty of defamation. The court sentenced him to two years in prison, according to a parliament secretariat notice. However, the congress leader has 30 days to exercise judicial remedies. Very specific references to Adani Scam from Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge’s speech in Rajya Sabha and Rahul Gandhi’s speech (almost entirely) were expunged from Parliament’s records. The party had decided to go to higher courts to appeal the decision. Watch | Israel protests: US President Joe Biden urges Netanyahu to abandon judicial overhaul × ''Rahul Gandhi and the Congress will not get scared. During the Bharat Jodo Yatra, we went directly to the people and heard their concerns – price rise, unemployment, social inequality, and the capture of institutions. We will continue to raise these issues of the people and continue to send our message directly to the people, '' said Salman Khurshid, Congress Leader. The Congress party also said that the British used to punish Mahatma Gandhi, Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, Subhash Chandra Bose, Sardar Patel, and Maulana Azad either with sedition or jail sentences. The Congress eventually won against the British and now, the Modi government is targeting Rahul Gandhi for exposing thieves and scamsters, he said adding, "The Congress will win again." WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida who is in the midst of a two-day visit to India tried different Indian delicacies including ‘golgappe’, ‘lassi’ and ‘aam panna’ at the Buddha Jayanti Park in Delhi with his Indian counterpart PM Narendra Modi on Monday (March 20). The video was shared by PM Modi on his social media accounts with the caption, “My friend PM @fumio_kishida enjoys Indian snacks including tasty Golgappas.”&nbsp;<br />
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<p>Subsequently, the leaders were also seen having ‘aam panna’ a cooling Indian summer drink and the famous Indian street food ‘golgappe’. &nbsp;The two leaders were later also seen having a conversation over lassi while the caterers appeared to explain the recipe of the famous Indian drink and even tried their hands at churning it, as per media reports.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Earlier today, Japan’s PM Kishida arrived in New Delhi for the annual India-Japan Summit. The two leaders prior to enjoying the Indian delicacies also visited the Bal Bodhi Tree at Buddha Jayanti Park in Delhi. PM Modi also gifted a sapling of Bal Bodhi tree to his Japanese counterpart, said Ministry of External Affairs official spokesperson Arindam Bagchi in a tweet.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The two leaders also held extensive talks on wide-ranging issues at Hyderabad House in India’s capital New Delhi, earlier in the day. Addressing the media after the bilateral talks, Modi said it is the best opportunity to work together on priorities of both sides for global good in the context of India’s presidency of the G20 and Japan chairing the G7 grouping.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>During his visit, Kishida called India an “indispensable partner” of Japan and also unveiled “on Indian soil” his plan “for a free and open Indo-Pacific”. However, the details of what his vision of a free Indo-Pacific would entail are yet to be revealed. The Japanese PM also invited PM Modi to the G7 summit in May and said that he has agreed to participate in it.</p>

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Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida who is in the midst of a two-day visit to India tried different Indian delicacies including ‘golgappe’, ‘lassi’ and ‘aam panna’ at the Buddha Jayanti Park in Delhi with his Indian counterpart PM Narendra Modi on Monday (March 20).

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida who is in the midst of a two-day visit to India tried different Indian delicacies including ‘golgappe’, ‘lassi’ and ‘aam panna’ at the Buddha Jayanti Park in Delhi with his Indian counterpart PM Narendra Modi on Monday (March 20). The video was shared by PM Modi on his social media accounts with the caption, “My friend PM @fumio_kishida enjoys Indian snacks including tasty Golgappas.” View this post on Instagram A post shared by Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) × Subsequently, the leaders were also seen having ‘aam panna’ a cooling Indian summer drink and the famous Indian street food ‘golgappe’. The two leaders were later also seen having a conversation over lassi while the caterers appeared to explain the recipe of the famous Indian drink and even tried their hands at churning it, as per media reports. My friend PM @kishida230 enjoyed Indian snacks including Golgappas. pic.twitter.com/rXtQQdD7Ki — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) March 20, 2023 × Earlier today, Japan’s PM Kishida arrived in New Delhi for the annual India-Japan Summit. The two leaders prior to enjoying the Indian delicacies also visited the Bal Bodhi Tree at Buddha Jayanti Park in Delhi. PM Modi also gifted a sapling of Bal Bodhi tree to his Japanese counterpart, said Ministry of External Affairs official spokesperson Arindam Bagchi in a tweet. The two leaders also held extensive talks on wide-ranging issues at Hyderabad House in India’s capital New Delhi, earlier in the day. Addressing the media after the bilateral talks, Modi said it is the best opportunity to work together on priorities of both sides for global good in the context of India’s presidency of the G20 and Japan chairing the G7 grouping. ALSO WATCH | Indian PM Modi accepts Japanese PM Fumio Kishida’s Invitation to G7 During his visit, Kishida called India an “indispensable partner” of Japan and also unveiled “on Indian soil” his plan “for a free and open Indo-Pacific”. However, the details of what his vision of a free Indo-Pacific would entail are yet to be revealed. The Japanese PM also invited PM Modi to the G7 summit in May and said that he has agreed to participate in it. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Watch | India: Japanese Prime Minister tries ‘golgappe’ with PM Modi in Delhi

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida arrived in New Delhi on Monday morning to explore ways to boost bilateral ties in areas, including defence, trade and investment. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and PM Kishida are also set to discuss priorities for India's presidency of G20 and Japan's presidency of the G7.

Japan PM Fumio Kishida arrives in India, defence on agenda

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi held talks with his Japanese counterpart Fumio Kishida on Monday to enhance India-Japan strategic partnership, focusing on defence and security, trade and investment, and high technologies.

Kishida and Modi hail role of India-Japan ties in securing Indo-Pacific

India is indispensable for peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific and no country should use force or coercion in trying to drive their territorial claims, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said on Monday during his talks with Indian counterpart Narendra Modi.

Kishida and Modi call for peace and stability in Indo-Pacific

Japan, India summit to focus on strategic ties and global partnership

Japan PM Fumio Kishida in India to bolster special strategic partnership

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to travel to Japan, Papua New Guinea and Australia in May. The power-packed visit will start with the G7 summit in Japan's Hiroshima.

Indian PM Modi to travel Japan, Papua New Guinea and Australia in May month

<p>Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi might embark on&nbsp;a state visit to the United States in&nbsp;the third week of June. To decide on the visit's dates, both parties have been involved in diplomatic negotiations.</p>

<p>According to sources, Modi may visit New York on 21&nbsp;June, International Yoga Day, before travelling to the capital with Biden. Although neither side has&nbsp;publicly acknowledged the same.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“June 21 to 25 is a possible window both sides are looking at. There will be an announcement at the appropriate time,” said a source.</p>

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<p>US President Joe Biden's team had reportedly extended an invitation to Modi for a bilateral summit later this year. India's prime minister Modi met Biden last on the margins of the G20 Leaders’ Summit in Bali, Indonesia, where both the leaders discussed global and regional developments.</p>

<p>At the time, Biden said that he looks forward to continuing to support the G20’s work under India’s Presidency. The visit will be crucial against the backdrop of Ukraine war. India's recent G20 meetings have been overshadowed by the West with no consensus over the ongoing conflict in Europe.&nbsp;</p>

<p>US and India have a strategic alliance. The leaders in their last in-person meeting in Indonesia took into account areas like crucial and emerging technologies and artificial intelligence.</p>

<p>“They reviewed the continuing deepening of the India-US strategic partnership including cooperation in future oriented sectors like critical and emerging technologies, advanced computing, artificial intelligence, etc,” the MEA had said in a statement.</p>

<p>In the wake of the Ukraine conflict the leaders also discussed “topical global and regional developments” in the meeting held on the sidelines of the G20 Summit in Bali.&nbsp;Modi and Biden underlined the close&nbsp;collaboration between the US and India in groupings&nbsp;like Quad and I2U2.</p>

<p>India, Israel, the US, and the United Arab Emirates are the members of the I2U2, whilst the Quad is made up of India, the US, Australia, Japan, and the Quad.</p>

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<p>Then US President Barack Obama extended the first invitation to Modi to the White House after the Indian PM was elected as the prime minister in 2014.</p>

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<p>Biden is also anticipated to meet with Modi during a mid-year gathering of the Quad nations, which is hosted by Australia and also includes Japan. In September, the G20 summit being hosted by India is also scheduled to be attended by the US president. PM Modi will be making his second state visit to the US under Joe Biden's administration.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In September 2021, the prime minister Modi travelled to Washington in a high level state visit.</p>

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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi might embark on a state visit to the United States in the third week of June. To decide on the visit's dates, both parties have been involved in diplomatic negotiations.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi might embark on a state visit to the United States in the third week of June. To decide on the visit's dates, both parties have been involved in diplomatic negotiations. According to sources, Modi may visit New York on 21 June, International Yoga Day, before travelling to the capital with Biden. Although neither side has publicly acknowledged the same. “June 21 to 25 is a possible window both sides are looking at. There will be an announcement at the appropriate time,” said a source. WATCH | BIZARRE! Is it raining worms in China? US President Joe Biden's team had reportedly extended an invitation to Modi for a bilateral summit later this year. India's prime minister Modi met Biden last on the margins of the G20 Leaders’ Summit in Bali, Indonesia, where both the leaders discussed global and regional developments. At the time, Biden said that he looks forward to continuing to support the G20’s work under India’s Presidency. The visit will be crucial against the backdrop of Ukraine war. India's recent G20 meetings have been overshadowed by the West with no consensus over the ongoing conflict in Europe. US and India have a strategic alliance. The leaders in their last in-person meeting in Indonesia took into account areas like crucial and emerging technologies and artificial intelligence. “They reviewed the continuing deepening of the India-US strategic partnership including cooperation in future oriented sectors like critical and emerging technologies, advanced computing, artificial intelligence, etc,” the MEA had said in a statement. In the wake of the Ukraine conflict the leaders also discussed “topical global and regional developments” in the meeting held on the sidelines of the G20 Summit in Bali. Modi and Biden underlined the close collaboration between the US and India in groupings like Quad and I2U2. India, Israel, the US, and the United Arab Emirates are the members of the I2U2, whilst the Quad is made up of India, the US, Australia, Japan, and the Quad. Also Read | 1993 Mumbai blasts: 30 years on, scar of terror on Indian megacity still cuts deep Then US President Barack Obama extended the first invitation to Modi to the White House after the Indian PM was elected as the prime minister in 2014. Watch | Foreign minister Bilawal Bhutto admits Pakistan unable to get UN’s attention on Kashmir Biden is also anticipated to meet with Modi during a mid-year gathering of the Quad nations, which is hosted by Australia and also includes Japan. In September, the G20 summit being hosted by India is also scheduled to be attended by the US president. PM Modi will be making his second state visit to the US under Joe Biden's administration. In September 2021, the prime minister Modi travelled to Washington in a high level state visit. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Indian PM Modi to travel to US in June for a bilateral visit: Sources

In the third week of June, Prime Minister Narendra Modi might make a state visit to the United States. The Biden administration reportedly invited Modi to a bilateral summit later this year, according to earlier US reports.

U.S. President Joe Biden has invited PM Modi for bilateral summit

Indian cricket diplomacy is not new. The largest cricket stadium in the world was visited by a high-profile group led by Australian PM Albanese & Indian PM Modi. Amid loud cheers, both Modi & Albanese attended the fourth & final match of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.

PM Modi & Australian counterpart Albanese greet cricketers ahead of the fourth Test

Indian PM Narendra Modi and Anthony Albanese held bilateral talks at the Hyderabad House in Delhi. PM Modi raised the issue of attacks on temples in Australia with PM Albanese.

Indian PM Modi raises temple vandalism in Australia with PM Albanese during bilateral talks

<p>Day 1 of the fourth and final Test between India and Australia kicked off in the presence of India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Australian counterpart Anthony Albanese at the iconic Narendra Modi Cricket Stadium, Ahmedabad on Thursday (March 09). Before the start of the series decider, both PM Modi and Albanese met the Indian and Australian players, respectively, amid a huge roar from the crowd.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) shared the video of PM Modi-Anthony Albanese's interaction with Indian skipper Rohit Sharma and Australia's stand-in captain Steve Smith, respectively. Here's the video of the two dignitaries meeting players from both camps, shared by BCCI's official Twitter handle. The caption read, "A special welcome &amp; special handshakes!</p>

<p>The Honourable Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modiji and the Honourable Prime Minister of Australia, Mr Anthony Albanese meet #TeamIndia &amp; Australia respectively."</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">The Honourable Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modiji and The Honourable Prime Minister of Australia, Mr Anthony Albanese have arrived at the stadium! <a href="https://twitter.com/narendramodi?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@narendramodi</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/PMOIndia?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PMOIndia</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/AlboMP?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@AlboMP</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TeamIndia?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TeamIndia</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/INDvAUS?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#INDvAUS</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/mastercardindia?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@mastercardindia</a> <a href="https://t.co/5bijT2ENJ5">pic.twitter.com/5bijT2ENJ5</a></p>
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<p>At the coin toss, Smith-led Australia opted to bat first. The stand-in skipper said, "We are going to have a bat, playing with the same team. Looks like a nice surface, does look like a good wicket. The guys performed well last week. We'll wait and see (whether he will lead Australia in India again)."</p>

<p>Meanwhile, Rohit told the broadcasters, "We would have batted first. We know what needs to be done. Siraj is rested and Shami is back. It's always nice to have some time off. We need to regroup as a team, you can reflect on so many things. Not the surface what we saw in the first three Tests, looks a good pitch, I hope it stays the same for all five days."</p>

<p><strong>Playing XIs</strong></p>

<p><strong>India: </strong>Rohit Sharma(c), Shubman Gill, Cheteshwar Pujara, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, Srikar Bharat(w), Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Ravichandran Ashwin, Mohammed Shami, Umesh Yadav</p>

<p><strong>Australia: </strong>Travis Head, Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, Steven Smith(c), Peter Handscomb, Cameron Green, Alex Carey(w), Mitchell Starc, Todd Murphy, Matthew Kuhnemann, Nathan Lyon</p>

<p>India lead the series 2-1 but need to win the final Test to not only clinch the series but also qualify for the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) final. Australia have already qualified following their Indore Test victory.</p>


Day 1 of the fourth and final Test between India and Australia kicked off in the presence of India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Australian counterpart Anthony Albanese at the iconic Narendra Modi Cricket Stadium, Ahmedabad on Thursday (March 09).

Day 1 of the fourth and final Test between India and Australia kicked off in the presence of India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Australian counterpart Anthony Albanese at the iconic Narendra Modi Cricket Stadium, Ahmedabad on Thursday (March 09). Before the start of the series decider, both PM Modi and Albanese met the Indian and Australian players, respectively, amid a huge roar from the crowd. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) shared the video of PM Modi-Anthony Albanese's interaction with Indian skipper Rohit Sharma and Australia's stand-in captain Steve Smith, respectively. Here's the video of the two dignitaries meeting players from both camps, shared by BCCI's official Twitter handle. The caption read, "A special welcome & special handshakes! The Honourable Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modiji and the Honourable Prime Minister of Australia, Mr Anthony Albanese meet #TeamIndia & Australia respectively." The Honourable Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modiji and The Honourable Prime Minister of Australia, Mr Anthony Albanese have arrived at the stadium! @narendramodi | @PMOIndia | @AlboMP | #TeamIndia | #INDvAUS | @mastercardindia pic.twitter.com/5bijT2ENJ5 — BCCI (@BCCI) March 9, 2023 × Also read: UNMISSABLE! Rohit Sharma leads the charge as Team India celebrate Holi in Ahmedabad - Watch At the coin toss, Smith-led Australia opted to bat first. The stand-in skipper said, "We are going to have a bat, playing with the same team. Looks like a nice surface, does look like a good wicket. The guys performed well last week. We'll wait and see (whether he will lead Australia in India again)." Meanwhile, Rohit told the broadcasters, "We would have batted first. We know what needs to be done. Siraj is rested and Shami is back. It's always nice to have some time off. We need to regroup as a team, you can reflect on so many things. Not the surface what we saw in the first three Tests, looks a good pitch, I hope it stays the same for all five days." Playing XIs India: Rohit Sharma(c), Shubman Gill, Cheteshwar Pujara, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, Srikar Bharat(w), Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Ravichandran Ashwin, Mohammed Shami, Umesh Yadav Australia: Travis Head, Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, Steven Smith(c), Peter Handscomb, Cameron Green, Alex Carey(w), Mitchell Starc, Todd Murphy, Matthew Kuhnemann, Nathan Lyon India lead the series 2-1 but need to win the final Test to not only clinch the series but also qualify for the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) final. Australia have already qualified following their Indore Test victory.

WATCH: PM Modi and his Australian counterpart Anthony Albanese meet Ind-Aus players before 4th Test

<p>After the results of assembly polls of three northeastern states were declared on Thursday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that the election results depict people's faith in democracy, adding that the Northeast is neither far from Delhi nor from ‘our heart’.</p>

<p>Prime Minister Modi received a warm welcome at BJP headquarters in the national capital. PM urged the workers gathered at the occasion to turn on the flashlight of their phones in honour of the people of the northeast. Addressing party workers at BJP headquarters, PM Modi said, "The Northeast is neither far from Delhi nor from our heart."</p>

<p>"The election results depict people's faith in democracy. I humbly thank the people of Tripura, Nagaland and Meghalaya. These people have blessed the BJP and our&nbsp;allies. Besides, I congratulate the BJP workers of these three states. It is not easy to work in the northeast, and therefore a special thank is due to them," he said.</p>

<p>"Today's results&nbsp;are the outcome of the hard work of all BJP workers. Today's election and these election results have many messages for the country and for the world," the PM added.</p>

<p>In reference to earlier times, he said, "There was not much discussion in Delhi and other parts of the country when the results were out from the northeast region. The discussion was about the violence during the elections."</p>

<p>The PM said winning the hearts of the people of the Northeast is a big win for him&nbsp;and the time has come for peace, prosperity and development in the northeast region.</p>

<p>"By frequently visiting the Northeast, I won their heart. And it is a big win for me. I was satisfied that the people of the Northeast are no longer ignored. It is a time to create new history. When I visited the Northeast recently, someone congratulated me on the half-century. When I inquired about it, I was told that I had visited the Northeast 50 times," he said.</p>

<p>The PM said BJP gave a new model of politics in India. For BJP, the country and the countrymen come first. "Many political analysts are trying to understand the reason for the victory of the BJP. Some of our well-wishers want to know the reason. The reason is `Triveni`. It means the combination of three streams. The first power is the work of the BJP governments, the second one is the work style of the BJP and the last one is the BJP work," he said.</p>

<p>"Earlier in Tripura, there was a situation where even the flag of another party could not be hoisted. If someone tried to do it, he was made to bleed. What a big change we have seen in these elections this time," the PM added.</p>

<p>"Now we are seeing the Northeast moving in a new direction," he said.<br />
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Prime Minister said BJP government is committed to the empowerment of women. Through various flagship schemes, he said the government ensured the empowerment of the women of the Northeast.</p>

<p>Even after seven decades of independence, many villages of the northeast did not have electricity. Previous governments knew that it was a difficult task to electrify those villages, and therefore they turned a blind eye towards them, he stated.<br />
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Attacking the Congress party, PM Modi said, "Today`s results have exposed Congress`s thinking about the Northeast. Congress claimed that these are small states and insignificant. It is an insult to the mandate and the people of these states."</p>

<p>"At such a time, some people are aspiring to dig Modi`s grave. But wherever there is a chance, the lotus keeps on blooming...It keeps on blooming. Some people are engaged in identifying fanatics...They also do dishonesty with fanaticism. These fanatics say - `Mar jaa Modi...mar jaa Modi...Desh keh raha hai mat jaa Modi," Prime Minister added.</p>

<p>With the declaration of results for the Tripura Assembly polls on Thursday, BJP&nbsp;returned to power in the state by winning an absolute majority. According to the Election Commission of India, BJP&nbsp;won 32 seats with a vote share of around 39 per cent. Tipra Motha Party came second by winning 13 seats. Communist Party of India (Marxist) got 11 seats while Congress bagged three seats.</p>

<p>The Indigenous People`s Front of Tripura (IPFT) managed to open its account by winning one seat. The CPI(M) and the Congress, arch rivals in Kerala, came together in the Northeast this time in a bid to oust the BJP from power. The combined vote share of CPI(M) and Congress remained around 33 per cent.<br />
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Chief Minister Manik Saha defeated Congress` Asish Kumar Saha from the Town Bordowali seat by a margin of 1,257 votes.</p>

<p>In the 60-member Tripura assembly, the majority mark is 31. The BJP, which had never won a single seat in Tripura before 2018, stormed to power in the last election in alliance with IPFT and ousted the Left Front which had been in power in the border state for 35 years since 1978. The BJP contested 55 seats and its ally, IPFT, on six seats. But both allies had fielded candidates in the Ampinagar constituency in the Gomati district.</p>

<p>The Left contested on 47 and Congress on 13 seats&nbsp;respectively. Of the total 47 seats, the CPM contested 43 seats while the Forward Bloc, Communist Party of India (CPI) and Revolutionary Socialist Party (RSP) contested one seat each.</p>

<p>The CPI(M)-led Left Front ruled the state for nearly four decades, with a gap between 1988 and 1993, when the Congress was in power but now both parties joined hands with the intention to oust BJP from power. In Nagaland, BJP secured 12 seats, Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party (NDPP) won 25 seats and Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) bagged seven seats. National People`s Party (NPP) won five seats. Naga Peoples Front, Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) and Republican Party of India (Athawale) won two seats each. Nitish Kumar`s Janata Dal (United) got one seat.</p>

<p>The majority mark in 60 seat Nagaland Assembly is 31. In Meghalaya, the National People`s Party (NPP) won 26 seats, United Democratic Party (UDP) bagged 11 seats and Trinamool Congress got five seats. BJP, People`s Democratic Front and Hill State People`s Democratic Party bagged two seats each. Congress managed to get five seats while the Voice of the People Party got four seats. Two seats were won by independent candidates.&nbsp;</p>

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After the results of assembly polls of three northeastern states were declared on Thursday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that the election results depict people's faith in democracy, adding that the Northeast is neither far from Delhi nor from ‘our heart’.

After the results of assembly polls of three northeastern states were declared on Thursday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that the election results depict people's faith in democracy, adding that the Northeast is neither far from Delhi nor from ‘our heart’. Prime Minister Modi received a warm welcome at BJP headquarters in the national capital. PM urged the workers gathered at the occasion to turn on the flashlight of their phones in honour of the people of the northeast. Addressing party workers at BJP headquarters, PM Modi said, "The Northeast is neither far from Delhi nor from our heart." "The election results depict people's faith in democracy. I humbly thank the people of Tripura, Nagaland and Meghalaya. These people have blessed the BJP and our allies. Besides, I congratulate the BJP workers of these three states. It is not easy to work in the northeast, and therefore a special thank is due to them," he said. "Today's results are the outcome of the hard work of all BJP workers. Today's election and these election results have many messages for the country and for the world," the PM added. In reference to earlier times, he said, "There was not much discussion in Delhi and other parts of the country when the results were out from the northeast region. The discussion was about the violence during the elections." The PM said winning the hearts of the people of the Northeast is a big win for him and the time has come for peace, prosperity and development in the northeast region. "By frequently visiting the Northeast, I won their heart. And it is a big win for me. I was satisfied that the people of the Northeast are no longer ignored. It is a time to create new history. When I visited the Northeast recently, someone congratulated me on the half-century. When I inquired about it, I was told that I had visited the Northeast 50 times," he said. The PM said BJP gave a new model of politics in India. For BJP, the country and the countrymen come first. "Many political analysts are trying to understand the reason for the victory of the BJP. Some of our well-wishers want to know the reason. The reason is `Triveni`. It means the combination of three streams. The first power is the work of the BJP governments, the second one is the work style of the BJP and the last one is the BJP work," he said. "Earlier in Tripura, there was a situation where even the flag of another party could not be hoisted. If someone tried to do it, he was made to bleed. What a big change we have seen in these elections this time," the PM added. "Now we are seeing the Northeast moving in a new direction," he said. Prime Minister said BJP government is committed to the empowerment of women. Through various flagship schemes, he said the government ensured the empowerment of the women of the Northeast. Even after seven decades of independence, many villages of the northeast did not have electricity. Previous governments knew that it was a difficult task to electrify those villages, and therefore they turned a blind eye towards them, he stated. Attacking the Congress party, PM Modi said, "Today`s results have exposed Congress`s thinking about the Northeast. Congress claimed that these are small states and insignificant. It is an insult to the mandate and the people of these states." "At such a time, some people are aspiring to dig Modi`s grave. But wherever there is a chance, the lotus keeps on blooming...It keeps on blooming. Some people are engaged in identifying fanatics...They also do dishonesty with fanaticism. These fanatics say - `Mar jaa Modi...mar jaa Modi...Desh keh raha hai mat jaa Modi," Prime Minister added. With the declaration of results for the Tripura Assembly polls on Thursday, BJP returned to power in the state by winning an absolute majority. According to the Election Commission of India, BJP won 32 seats with a vote share of around 39 per cent. Tipra Motha Party came second by winning 13 seats. Communist Party of India (Marxist) got 11 seats while Congress bagged three seats. The Indigenous People`s Front of Tripura (IPFT) managed to open its account by winning one seat. The CPI(M) and the Congress, arch rivals in Kerala, came together in the Northeast this time in a bid to oust the BJP from power. The combined vote share of CPI(M) and Congress remained around 33 per cent. Chief Minister Manik Saha defeated Congress` Asish Kumar Saha from the Town Bordowali seat by a margin of 1,257 votes. In the 60-member Tripura assembly, the majority mark is 31. The BJP, which had never won a single seat in Tripura before 2018, stormed to power in the last election in alliance with IPFT and ousted the Left Front which had been in power in the border state for 35 years since 1978. The BJP contested 55 seats and its ally, IPFT, on six seats. But both allies had fielded candidates in the Ampinagar constituency in the Gomati district. The Left contested on 47 and Congress on 13 seats respectively. Of the total 47 seats, the CPM contested 43 seats while the Forward Bloc, Communist Party of India (CPI) and Revolutionary Socialist Party (RSP) contested one seat each. The CPI(M)-led Left Front ruled the state for nearly four decades, with a gap between 1988 and 1993, when the Congress was in power but now both parties joined hands with the intention to oust BJP from power. In Nagaland, BJP secured 12 seats, Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party (NDPP) won 25 seats and Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) bagged seven seats. National People`s Party (NPP) won five seats. Naga Peoples Front, Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) and Republican Party of India (Athawale) won two seats each. Nitish Kumar`s Janata Dal (United) got one seat. The majority mark in 60 seat Nagaland Assembly is 31. In Meghalaya, the National People`s Party (NPP) won 26 seats, United Democratic Party (UDP) bagged 11 seats and Trinamool Congress got five seats. BJP, People`s Democratic Front and Hill State People`s Democratic Party bagged two seats each. Congress managed to get five seats while the Voice of the People Party got four seats. Two seats were won by independent candidates. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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Indian PM Modi meets Italian counterpart Giorgia Meloni at Delhi's Hyderabad House. Leaders exchange views on multifaceted bilateral ties & deepen convergences on regional & global issues. Watch the video to know more.

Indian PM Modi meets Italian counterpart Giorgia Meloni at Delhi

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses the G20 Foreign Ministers' meeting. The prime minister’s opening statement to the visiting G20 foreign ministers moderated the expectations about the outcome of the summit, where negotiators are working hard to put together a statement with consensus.

PM Modi addresses G20 Foreign Ministers' meeting

The Italian Prime Minister is in India.. Giorgia Meloni is the first Italian PM to visit New Delhi in 5 years. The two nations are celebrating 75 years of diplomatic relations this year. India's foreign ministry stated that the countries are looking to strengthen security, defence and economic relations.

India and Italy celebrates 75 years of diplomatic relations

Vikram Chandra, from Jerusalem, explains why Israel is increasingly looking to India as a close partner and ally, with similarities between the two countries making them natural partners. He also goes into the areas of cooperation between India and Israel, and why the future of this relationship lies in innovation and hi-tech.

The India Story | Vikram Chandra explains Israel's growing partnership with India

<p>The craze around SS Rajamouli's 'RRR'&nbsp;and the movie's smash hit song 'Naatu Naatu'&nbsp;refuses to die down. The film directed by Rajamouli has become a worldwide phenomenon ever since its release in March last year, and a major portion of its success goes to the smash hit song.<br />
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The peppy song became an internet sensation, with thousands of people recreating it and doing the famous hook step. It's been almost a year but the song's craze continues, with people still shaking their legs to the smash hit.<br />
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Now, a video of the South Korean embassy in India has crazily gone viral on social media. The video shows Korean Ambassador Chang Jae-bok and other embassy staff attempting to imitate the song's iconic step, which features Ram Charan and Jr. NTR.<br />
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Not only netizens, but the viral video also piqued the interest of Prime Minister Narendra Modi!</p>

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<p>On Saturday, the Korean Embassy of India shared the video of the embassy staff dancing on the Oscar-nominated track and wrote, "Do you know Naatu?" We are happy to share with you the Korean Embassy’s Naatu Naatu dance cover.</p>

<p>"Naatu Naatu, see Korean Ambassador Chang Jae-bok and the embassy staff!"<br />
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Reacting to the video, PM Modi wrote, "A lively and adorable team effort," accompanied by a thumbs-up emoji.<br />
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The energetic performance has so far garnered 1.4 million views.<br />
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"Loved it! Grateful for the Korean Embassy," wrote another user.<br />
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'RRR'&nbsp;has made every Indian proud as the film won a Golden Globe and later bagged an Academy Award nomination. Continuing its winning streak, the film has bagged two awards at the Critics' Choice Awards and one at the LA Critics' Awards.</p>


The craze around SS Rajamouli's 'RRR' and the movie's smash hit song 'Naatu Naatu' refuses to die down. The film directed by Rajamouli has become a worldwide phenomenon ever since its release in March last year, and a major portion of its success goes to the smash hit song.

The craze around SS Rajamouli's 'RRR' and the movie's smash hit song 'Naatu Naatu' refuses to die down. The film directed by Rajamouli has become a worldwide phenomenon ever since its release in March last year, and a major portion of its success goes to the smash hit song. The peppy song became an internet sensation, with thousands of people recreating it and doing the famous hook step. It's been almost a year but the song's craze continues, with people still shaking their legs to the smash hit. Now, a video of the South Korean embassy in India has crazily gone viral on social media. The video shows Korean Ambassador Chang Jae-bok and other embassy staff attempting to imitate the song's iconic step, which features Ram Charan and Jr. NTR. Not only netizens, but the viral video also piqued the interest of Prime Minister Narendra Modi! Lively and adorable team effort. 👍 https://t.co/K2YqN2obJ2 — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) February 26, 2023 × On Saturday, the Korean Embassy of India shared the video of the embassy staff dancing on the Oscar-nominated track and wrote, "Do you know Naatu?" We are happy to share with you the Korean Embassy’s Naatu Naatu dance cover. "Naatu Naatu, see Korean Ambassador Chang Jae-bok and the embassy staff!" Reacting to the video, PM Modi wrote, "A lively and adorable team effort," accompanied by a thumbs-up emoji. The energetic performance has so far garnered 1.4 million views. "Loved it! Grateful for the Korean Embassy," wrote another user. 'RRR' has made every Indian proud as the film won a Golden Globe and later bagged an Academy Award nomination. Continuing its winning streak, the film has bagged two awards at the Critics' Choice Awards and one at the LA Critics' Awards.

Watch: South Korean embassy staff in India dance to ‘Naatu Naatu'

"Friends, you will recall that on the occasion of Sardar Patel's birth anniversary, i.e. Unity Day, we talked about three competitions in Mann Ki Baat," he remarked, remembering the country's legendary vocalist late Lata Mangeshkar. It was related with competitions, patriotic songs, lullabies, and rangoli. On this occasion, it is natural for me to recall Lata Mangeshkar ji, Lata Didi. Because on the first day of the competition, Lata Didi tweeted and invited the countrymen to participate.

98th edition of Mann Ki Baat: India's PM Narendra Modi remembers late singer Lata Mangeshkar

<p>India has been insisting&nbsp;for resolving the Ukraine crisis through dialogue and diplomacy from the start&nbsp;and is ready to contribute to any peace process, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Saturday (February 25) at a joint press briefing in New Delhi with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, who began his two-day visit to the country earlier in the day.</p>

<p>"Since the beginning of the developments in Ukraine, India has laid emphasis on resolving this dispute through dialogue and diplomacy. India is ready to contribute to any peace process,"&nbsp; Modi said while addressing the briefing.</p>

<p>Deepening of trade and defence ties remains in focus as Scholz visits India for the first time after assuming charge as the European nation's leader in December 2021. His arrival, a day after the first anniversary of the Ukraine war, signals Delhi's growing importance to Western powers, seeking backing for their opposition to Russia's invasion.</p>

<p>In his remarks, Modi also laid emphasis on action against terrorism and climate crisis.&nbsp;"There is active cooperation between India and Germany in the fight against terrorism and separatism. Both countries also agree that concrete action is necessary to end cross-border terrorism,"&nbsp;he added.&nbsp;<br />
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"Apart from being our largest trading partner in Europe, Germany is also an important source of investment in India. In the last few years. India and Germany are working together on green and sustainable partnerships, climate action and sustainable development goals, green hydrogen and biofuel," Modi underlined, stressing that "the strong ties are based on shared democratic values ​​and deep understanding of each other's interests."</p>

<p>Recalling&nbsp;his last visit to India, the German Chancellor said,&nbsp;"A lot has changed since I visited India last time. India is indeed developing. I and PM Modi have similar ideas. We have been cooperative; we have been discussing matters. I am pleased that India has the presidency of G20 this year."<br />
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The two world leaders last met at the G7 summit in June 2022. "Ukraine-Russia is a major catastrophe because we know this war violates the economic principles that we all agreed to.&nbsp;The world is suffering because of the consequences of Russia's aggression," Scholz pointed out.</p>

<p>The German leader<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/olaf-scholzs-visit-to-india-germany-to-pursue-52-billion-submarine-deal-says-sources-565576"> is also expected to pursue a $5.2 billion deal with India</a> to jointly build six conventional submarines, news agency Reuters reported, citing people aware of the details.&nbsp; On Saturday morning, after he was received by Union Minister Pankaj Chaudhary, Scholz was accorded a ceremonial welcome at the Rashtrapati Bhavan, the President's House.</p>

<p><strong>Also watch | German Chancellor Olaf Scholz quotes India's Jaishankar at Munich conference</strong></p>

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<p>Accompanied by top German officials and high-powered delegation, the Chancellor will be visiting India's southern city of Bengaluru on Sunday, which is hailed as the country's tech capital.&nbsp;"We need talent, we need skilled workers. The development of IT and software is booming in India, and many capable companies are here in India. India has so much talent and we want to benefit from that corporation. We want to recruit, and attract that talent in Germany," Scholz said on Saturday. About 1,800 German companies are active in India and have given thousands of job, he further underlined.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Also read: <a href="wionews.com/world/german-chancellor-scholz-says-russia-has-stopped-threatening-to-use-nuclear-weapons-541077">German chancellor Scholz says 'Russia has stopped threatening to use nuclear weapons'</a></p>

<p>At the Munich Security Conference earlier this month, Scholz echoed India's Foreign Minister S Jaishankar's views when he said: "Europe has to get out of the mindset that Europe's problems are the world's problems but the world's problems are not Europe's problems". Jaishankar made similar remarks last year amid the Ukraine war and growing sanctions against Russia.</p>

<p>New Delhi has a long history of defence ties with Moscow, and it has also resisted the pressure to stop fuel import from Russia amid widening rifts between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Western leaders. While India has abstained from voting against Russia at the United Nations, it has been insisting on peaceful resolution of differences ever since the Ukraine war started on February 24, 2022.&nbsp; The conflict, one of the worst in Europe in decades, has led to surge in food and fuel prices worldwide.</p>

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India has been insisting for resolving the Ukraine crisis through dialogue and diplomacy from the start and is ready to contribute to any peace process, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Saturday (February 25) at a joint press briefing in New Delhi with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, who began his two-day visit to the country earlier in the day.

India has been insisting for resolving the Ukraine crisis through dialogue and diplomacy from the start and is ready to contribute to any peace process, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Saturday (February 25) at a joint press briefing in New Delhi with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, who began his two-day visit to the country earlier in the day. "Since the beginning of the developments in Ukraine, India has laid emphasis on resolving this dispute through dialogue and diplomacy. India is ready to contribute to any peace process," Modi said while addressing the briefing. Deepening of trade and defence ties remains in focus as Scholz visits India for the first time after assuming charge as the European nation's leader in December 2021. His arrival, a day after the first anniversary of the Ukraine war, signals Delhi's growing importance to Western powers, seeking backing for their opposition to Russia's invasion. In his remarks, Modi also laid emphasis on action against terrorism and climate crisis. "There is active cooperation between India and Germany in the fight against terrorism and separatism. Both countries also agree that concrete action is necessary to end cross-border terrorism," he added. "Apart from being our largest trading partner in Europe, Germany is also an important source of investment in India. In the last few years. India and Germany are working together on green and sustainable partnerships, climate action and sustainable development goals, green hydrogen and biofuel," Modi underlined, stressing that "the strong ties are based on shared democratic values and deep understanding of each other's interests." Recalling his last visit to India, the German Chancellor said, "A lot has changed since I visited India last time. India is indeed developing. I and PM Modi have similar ideas. We have been cooperative; we have been discussing matters. I am pleased that India has the presidency of G20 this year." The two world leaders last met at the G7 summit in June 2022. "Ukraine-Russia is a major catastrophe because we know this war violates the economic principles that we all agreed to. The world is suffering because of the consequences of Russia's aggression," Scholz pointed out. The German leader is also expected to pursue a $5.2 billion deal with India to jointly build six conventional submarines, news agency Reuters reported, citing people aware of the details. On Saturday morning, after he was received by Union Minister Pankaj Chaudhary, Scholz was accorded a ceremonial welcome at the Rashtrapati Bhavan, the President's House. Also watch | German Chancellor Olaf Scholz quotes India's Jaishankar at Munich conference × Accompanied by top German officials and high-powered delegation, the Chancellor will be visiting India's southern city of Bengaluru on Sunday, which is hailed as the country's tech capital. "We need talent, we need skilled workers. The development of IT and software is booming in India, and many capable companies are here in India. India has so much talent and we want to benefit from that corporation. We want to recruit, and attract that talent in Germany," Scholz said on Saturday. About 1,800 German companies are active in India and have given thousands of job, he further underlined. Also read: German chancellor Scholz says 'Russia has stopped threatening to use nuclear weapons' At the Munich Security Conference earlier this month, Scholz echoed India's Foreign Minister S Jaishankar's views when he said: "Europe has to get out of the mindset that Europe's problems are the world's problems but the world's problems are not Europe's problems". Jaishankar made similar remarks last year amid the Ukraine war and growing sanctions against Russia. New Delhi has a long history of defence ties with Moscow, and it has also resisted the pressure to stop fuel import from Russia amid widening rifts between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Western leaders. While India has abstained from voting against Russia at the United Nations, it has been insisting on peaceful resolution of differences ever since the Ukraine war started on February 24, 2022. The conflict, one of the worst in Europe in decades, has led to surge in food and fuel prices worldwide. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged for the reform of international lenders like the World Bank as G20 finance ministers and central bank leaders gathered for talks in Bengaluru on Friday.

PM Modi calls for World Bank reform at G20 finance meet

<p>Rahul Gandhi has said he was favourite of his Indian grandmother Indira Gandhi and his sister Priyanka Gandhi Vadra was of their Italian grandmother Paola Maino. In an interview to the Italian daily "Corriere della Sera", the 52-year-old leader of Congress, one of India's key opposition parties, also faced a frequently-asked question on his marriage and said he "would like to have children" though.&nbsp; Asked why he did not get married until now, Gandhi said, "It's strange...I don't know. Too many things to do. But I would like to have children." Gandhi also shared his experiences from the 3,500-km Bharat Jodo Yatra from Kanyakumari to Kashmir. On a question about his beard that he has grown during the foot march, he said, "I had decided not to cut it for the whole march. Now I have to decide whether to keep it or not..."</p>

<p>Gandhi told the newspaper, "I was the Indian grandmother's favourite and my sister Priyanka was the Italian grandmother's favourite." He said she lived 98 years and "I was very attached to her, as I am to uncle Walter, to the cousins, to the whole family". Paola Maino died in Italy in August last year.</p>

<p>In his interview to the newspaper published on February 1, Gandhi alleged that fascism has entered the country as democratic structures were collapsing and Parliament was not functioning properly. He said Prime Minister Narendra Modi can be defeated in elections, scheduled next year, if the opposition presented an alternative vision to fascism. To a question on whether power could be transmitted by dynastic means, Gandhi said, "We are a family. A dynasty, if you will. But we have an idea to defend. Not India, the idea on which India is founded."</p>

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<p>Describing this idea, he said it is the coexistence of peoples and the realisation of oneself, through the non-violent search for the truth. "Ours is a mission. An almost religious idea. It is worth more than all of us, more than our own lives; for this I am ready to die, if necessary, as my grandmother and father died. It's such a strong idea that my mother, a woman born in Italy, dedicated her entire life to it...Here, I will defend this idea to the end," he said.</p>

<p>He also said, "Fascism is already there. Democratic structures collapse. Parliament is no longer working. I haven't been able to speak for two years, as soon as I speak they take my microphone off. The balance of powers is off. Justice is not independent. Centralism is absolute. The press is no longer free." "The manifestation of thought is prohibited. The concentration of wealth is scandalous. Hindu extremists of the RSS sect have infiltrated every institution and are conditioning it. People see no future because they are scared," he noted.</p>

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<p>On whether PM Modi can be defeated in next year's elections, he said that if the opposition unites, one hundred per cent. "I didn't say he'll lose for sure. I said it sure can be beaten. Provided you oppose a vision not linked to the right or the left, but to peace and union. Fascism is defeated by offering an alternative. If two visions of India confront each other in the vote, we will be able to prevail," he asserted.</p>

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Rahul Gandhi has said he was favourite of his Indian grandmother Indira Gandhi and his sister Priyanka Gandhi Vadra was of their Italian grandmother Paola Maino.

Rahul Gandhi has said he was favourite of his Indian grandmother Indira Gandhi and his sister Priyanka Gandhi Vadra was of their Italian grandmother Paola Maino. In an interview to the Italian daily "Corriere della Sera", the 52-year-old leader of Congress, one of India's key opposition parties, also faced a frequently-asked question on his marriage and said he "would like to have children" though. Asked why he did not get married until now, Gandhi said, "It's strange...I don't know. Too many things to do. But I would like to have children." Gandhi also shared his experiences from the 3,500-km Bharat Jodo Yatra from Kanyakumari to Kashmir. On a question about his beard that he has grown during the foot march, he said, "I had decided not to cut it for the whole march. Now I have to decide whether to keep it or not..." Gandhi told the newspaper, "I was the Indian grandmother's favourite and my sister Priyanka was the Italian grandmother's favourite." He said she lived 98 years and "I was very attached to her, as I am to uncle Walter, to the cousins, to the whole family". Paola Maino died in Italy in August last year. In his interview to the newspaper published on February 1, Gandhi alleged that fascism has entered the country as democratic structures were collapsing and Parliament was not functioning properly. He said Prime Minister Narendra Modi can be defeated in elections, scheduled next year, if the opposition presented an alternative vision to fascism. To a question on whether power could be transmitted by dynastic means, Gandhi said, "We are a family. A dynasty, if you will. But we have an idea to defend. Not India, the idea on which India is founded." Watch: 'PM Modi gave away Indian territory to China', alleges Congress leader Rahul Gandhi × Describing this idea, he said it is the coexistence of peoples and the realisation of oneself, through the non-violent search for the truth. "Ours is a mission. An almost religious idea. It is worth more than all of us, more than our own lives; for this I am ready to die, if necessary, as my grandmother and father died. It's such a strong idea that my mother, a woman born in Italy, dedicated her entire life to it...Here, I will defend this idea to the end," he said. He also said, "Fascism is already there. Democratic structures collapse. Parliament is no longer working. I haven't been able to speak for two years, as soon as I speak they take my microphone off. The balance of powers is off. Justice is not independent. Centralism is absolute. The press is no longer free." "The manifestation of thought is prohibited. The concentration of wealth is scandalous. Hindu extremists of the RSS sect have infiltrated every institution and are conditioning it. People see no future because they are scared," he noted. Also read: In Parliament, India's PM Narendra Modi takes veiled dig at opposition leader Rahul Gandhi On whether PM Modi can be defeated in next year's elections, he said that if the opposition unites, one hundred per cent. "I didn't say he'll lose for sure. I said it sure can be beaten. Provided you oppose a vision not linked to the right or the left, but to peace and union. Fascism is defeated by offering an alternative. If two visions of India confront each other in the vote, we will be able to prevail," he asserted. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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