Our diversity is the identity of our strong democracy: PM Modi at UNGA

New Delhi : Highlighting the strength of the Indian democracy, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday noted how a little boy who at one time used to help his father at his tea stall, is today addressing the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) for the fourth time.

Speaking at the 76th session UNGA, PM Modi said that he represents a country that is known as the ‘mother of democracy.’ “We have a great tradition of democracy that goes back thousands of years.” India’s diversity is the identity of the country’s strong democracy, he added. “It is a country that has dozens of languages and hundreds of dialects, different lifestyles and cuisine. This is the best example of a vibrant democracy.”

This was the first time since covid-19 for PM Modi to address the UNGA in-person, as last year, world leaders had submitted their pre-recorded video speeches for the session due to the pandemic.

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PM Modi’s Address to UNGA Latest Updates : 

• PM Narendra Modi pays tribute to persons, who lost their lives to Covid-19.
• Our diversity is the identity of our strong, vibrant democracy.
• Development should be all-inclusive, universal and one that nurtures all.
• I would like to inform the UNGA that India has developed the world’s first DNA vaccine. This can be administered to anyone above the age of 12. An mRNA vaccine is in the final stages of development. Indian scientists are also developing a nasal vaccine against COVID19.
• It is with the principle (of ‘antyodaya’ — where no one is left behind) in mind that India today is moving forward on path of integrated equitable development. Our priority is that development should be all inclusive, all pervasive, universal and one that nurtures all.
• Yes, democracy can deliver. Yes, democracy has delivered. Today is birth anniversary of Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyaya, the proponent of ‘Ekatma Manav Darshan’, meaning integral humanism or the development journey taken together, the expansion from self to universe.
• Today, I extend an invitation to all vaccine manufacturers from across the world to make vaccines in India.
• It is absolutely essential to ensure that Afghanistan’s territory is not used to spread terrorism and for terrorist activities.
• Our oceans are also the lifeline of international trade. We must protect them from the race for expansion. The international community must speak in one voice to strengthen a rule-based world order.
• We also need to ensure that no country tries to take advantage of delicate situation in Afghanistan & use it for its own selfish interests. At this time, people of Afghanistan, women & children, minorities need help. We must fulfill our duties by providing them with help.