Attacks on pilgrimage sites not acceptable: PM Modi on incidents of temple vandalism in Australia

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday condemned the recent incidents of temple vandalism in Australia and said the world supports his stand that “such attacks on places of pilgrimage are not acceptable”. He addressed a crowd in Delhi on Thursday after returning from a three-nation tour and urged them to take pride in India’s culture and heritage and not be fearful. He said that when he raises such issues, the world is eager to listen to him. “I want to tell you that when you talk about our rich culture and tradition, don’t be shy or humble, speak with courage. The world listens to me. The world agrees with me when I say that our places of pilgrimage But attacks are not acceptable. PM Modi returned to Delhi in the morning after visiting Japan, Papua New Guinea and Australia.

He said that his visit shows that the world is curious about India’s views. PM Modi said, ‘The people here asked me why I gave the vaccine to the world. I want to say that this is the land of Buddha, Gandhi. We have mercy even for our enemies… Today the world wants to know what India thinks. He also talked about India’s rising stature in the world and how it is getting global respect and said that this confidence comes from a clear majority and thanked the people for trusting his government.

#Watch , I want to tell you that while speaking about the culture and great tradition of India, never sink into the mindset of slavery, speak with courage. The world is eager to hear. The world agrees with me when I say that attack on our places of pilgrimage is not acceptable: PM… pic.twitter.com/tBHxXIuoJP– ANI (@ANI) May 25, 2023

“When I talk about the culture of my country, I look into the eyes of the world. This belief has come because you have formed the government with absolute majority in the country. People who have come here love India. There are people to do, no.” PM Modi,” he said. On his arrival this morning, the Prime Minister was garlanded at the airport by BJP National President JP Nadda and party members.

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The BJP national president praised PM Modi and said, “The world appreciates your governance model. US President Joe Biden asked for your autograph, which shows how the world is looking at India under your leadership.” ” He said, “The way the PM of Papua New Guinea touched your feet shows how much you are respected there. People of India feel proud when they see our Prime Minister being welcomed like this.” ” A large number of BJP workers and supporters also gathered outside Palam airport to welcome PM Modi.

PM Modi further spoke about the release of the Tok Pisin translation of the book ‘Thirukkural’ in Papua New Guinea and said, “Tamil language is our language. It is the language of every Indian. It is the oldest language in the world. I am from Papua New Guinea.” I had the opportunity to release the Tok Pisin translation of the book ‘Thirukkural’.”

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During his three-day visit, PM Modi held bilateral talks with his Australian counterpart and also addressed a historic community event. He also met with a number of business leaders and distinguished Australians. The Kudos Bank Arena, community event venue in Sydney Olympic Park, witnessed thousands of expatriate Indians, many of whom flew in a special “Modi Airways” to attend PM Modi’s address in Australia. At the community event, Australian PM Albanese compared PM Modi’s mass appeal to legendary rockstar Bruce Springsteen, who is incidentally fondly known as “The Boss” among his fans.

“The Indian diaspora event in Sydney was not only attended by the Australian PM but also former PMs, MPs from opposition parties and MPs from the ruling party. This is the strength of democracy. All of them together participated in this event of the Indian community. Palam Airport PM Modi said while addressing the public meeting. During his visit to Papua New Guinea, PM Modi held the 3rd India-Pacific Islands Cooperation (FIPIC) Summit with Prime Minister James Marpe of Papua New Guinea on Monday this week Co-chaired.

PM Modi is the first Indian Prime Minister to visit Papua New Guinea. Earlier, he visited Japan where he attended the G7 Advanced Economies Summit and held bilateral meetings with several world leaders. The Quad summit was also held on the sidelines of the G7 summit in Hiroshima.