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9 June 2016, 00:10 AM
Thank you again America! A successful visit ends as PM @narendramodi takes the long way home, via Mexico City pic.twitter.com/aLj0cGMt8g
— Vikas Swarup (@MEAIndia) June 8, 2016
8 June 2016, 23:21 PM
PM Modi concludes US visit, leaves for Mexico.
8 June 2016, 23:14 PM
Excellent speech by PM @narendramodi ji at US Congress. He conveyed the ideals, strengths & sentiments of our nation brilliantly #ModiInUS
— Manohar Lal (@mlkhattar) June 8, 2016
8 June 2016, 23:13 PM
An earlier tweet by @MEAIndia -
From a Congressional address inside to a rapturous diaspora outside, power of India on full display at Capitol Hill pic.twitter.com/u6Gs93UDMJ
— Vikas Swarup (@MEAIndia) June 8, 2016
8 June 2016, 23:12 PM
Then there came a time when US-India made an effort made an effort to come closer, what we could do for each other. Now we are entering an era where we aren't working for each other, but we think about what India and the US can do for the world. Be it climate change issue, poverty, terrorism, health sector issues of the world, we can put our heads together and work for the world, says PM Modi.
8 June 2016, 23:11 PM
It is an honour for our belief of 'Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam' which means that 'the world is one family', says PM.
8 June 2016, 23:09 PM
There was a time there was curiosity in the US towards India, what we do, how they think. Then there was a time when they started to get a hang of us, they understood that we have shared values and we could be closer, says PM.
8 June 2016, 23:09 PM
I want the combined power of India and the US to become a force for good in the world, says PM Modi.
8 June 2016, 23:08 PM
PM @narendramodi addresses Reception : This is first time such a Joint event has been held, for this I'm grateful pic.twitter.com/xqKwVV9DPr
— Vikas Swarup (@MEAIndia) June 8, 2016
8 June 2016, 23:04 PM
Reaping the democratic dividend. PM attends Reception hosted by Foreign Relations Committees & India Caucus pic.twitter.com/VcRXatWtTt
— Vikas Swarup (@MEAIndia) June 8, 2016
8 June 2016, 23:03 PM
PM Modi attends Congressional Reception hosted jointly by Foreign Relations Committees (House and Senate) and India Caucus (House and Senate).
8 June 2016, 22:48 PM
As extraordinary global leader, PM @narendramodi has rightly described India-US ties stretch from depths of oceans to vastness of space.
— ShivrajSingh Chouhan (@ChouhanShivraj) June 8, 2016
8 June 2016, 22:31 PM
A moment with a pioneer of the diaspora. PM with potrait of 1st Indian origin Congressman Dalip S. Saund pic.twitter.com/gy9cM7ouLt
— Vikas Swarup (@MEAIndia) June 8, 2016
8 June 2016, 22:28 PM
Speaker Ryan hosts banquet lunch for PM Modi on Capitol Hill.
More Congressional honours. @SpeakerRyan hosts banquet lunch for PM @narendramodi on Capitol Hill pic.twitter.com/SwBhizvrbN
— Vikas Swarup (@MEAIndia) June 8, 2016
8 June 2016, 22:26 PM
Paul Ryan tweets -
My statement on @PMOIndia's address to a #jointmeeting of Congress ⇩ #ModiInUS pic.twitter.com/r9LxDpMzmU
— Paul Ryan (@SpeakerRyan) June 8, 2016
8 June 2016, 22:26 PM
Thank you Mr. Vice President. Was great meeting you. @VP https://t.co/laa4NWHUuG
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) June 8, 2016
8 June 2016, 22:25 PM
Thanks @SpeakerRyan for the kind words & opportunity to address Congress. Was great meeting you earlier today. pic.twitter.com/ovxtFLGT5E
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) June 8, 2016
8 June 2016, 22:23 PM
Honoured and privileged to address a joint meeting of the US Congress. A big thank you to all Congressmen, Congresswomen, Senators and guests who attended the address, says PM Modi.
Honoured & privileged to address a joint meeting of the US Congress. Here is my speech. https://t.co/rEw8uuhhEk pic.twitter.com/HxiEzX0Jbq
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) June 8, 2016
A big thank you to all Congressmen, Congresswomen, Senators and guests who attended the address.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) June 8, 2016
8 June 2016, 22:21 PM
Superb speech by PM @narendramodi ji at #USCongress really a proud moment to see @PMOIndia getting standing Ovation n Applause. #ModiInUS
— Madhur Bhandarkar (@imbhandarkar) June 8, 2016
8 June 2016, 22:20 PM
Thank you Prime Minister @narendramodi for making me feel a PROUD INDIAN. Brilliant speech.:) #ModiInUS #USCongress
— Anupam Kher (@AnupamPkher) June 8, 2016
8 June 2016, 22:20 PM
PM Sh Narendramodi Ji received more than 40 standing ovation during his speech. All Indian are proud of him. @narendramodi
— Ram Vilas Paswan (@irvpaswan) June 8, 2016
8 June 2016, 22:18 PM
It's brilliance & scope reminded me of Swami Vivekanand's Chicago address a century ago.#ModiInUS @JoeBiden @IndianEmbassyUS @SushmaSwaraj
— Dr Raman Singh (@drramansingh) June 8, 2016
8 June 2016, 22:16 PM
PM Shri @NarendraModi mesmerizes US Congress with his speech on Humanity. Modiji’s speech will give a new dimension to Indo-US relationship.
— Sarbananda Sonowal (@sarbanandsonwal) June 8, 2016
8 June 2016, 22:13 PM
What a speech by PM @narendramodi to US congress. He created a new symphony in India US ties in his 50 minute oratory... 1/
— M Venkaiah Naidu (@MVenkaiahNaidu) June 8, 2016
PM @narendramodi hailed as a new world leader by US Congress.His statement of vision 4 humanity applauded by Congressmen clapping 61 times 2
— M Venkaiah Naidu (@MVenkaiahNaidu) June 8, 2016
8 June 2016, 21:36 PM
He was terrific, India and US relationship will only get stronger: Ajaypal Banga, MasterCard CEO on PM Modi's speech.
8 June 2016, 21:35 PM
PM Modi concludes his address. PM receives standing ovation as speech ends.
A speech which spoke to America. PM @narendramodi receives a standing ovation as speech ends pic.twitter.com/dWvnWyzqwl
— Vikas Swarup (@MEAIndia) June 8, 2016
8 June 2016, 21:32 PM
PM Modi concludes by quoting Walt Whitman - The Orchestra have sufficiently tuned their instruments, the baton has given the signal. And there is a new symphony in play.
8 June 2016, 21:32 PM
As we embark on new journey and seek new goals, let us focus on transformation on new ideas of shaping partnerships and prosperous world. The constraints of the past are behind us and foundations of the future are firmly in place: PM Modi.
8 June 2016, 21:29 PM
PM calls for transformational ideas in India-US ties to realise the full promise of this extraordinary relationship.
8 June 2016, 21:27 PM
PM Modi speaks of actions beyond our shores, both alone and together - for disaster relief, environmental protection, and conflict resolution.
Protection of environment and care for planet is at the centre of our shared vision. For us in India, to live in harmony with mother earth is a part of our ancient belief, says PM.
8 June 2016, 21:22 PM
PM Modi talks about fighting terror and Lashkar-e-taiba Taliban and ISIS. He also talks of a country which is 'incubator' of terrorism.
The fight against terrorism has to be fought at many levels. The need of the hour is to deepen our security relations. Those who believe in humanity must come together as one and speak against this menace in one voice. Let's not distinguish between good and bad terrorists and let's de-link religion from terrorism. Terrorism must be de-legitimised, says PM.
8 June 2016, 21:19 PM
The effectiveness of our cooperation would increase if international institutions were to reflect the realities of today. Globally, terrorism remains the biggest threat, going by different names, but with the common philosophy of hate, murder and violence: PM Modi
8 June 2016, 21:18 PM
Defence purchases is now more than $10 billion in a decade. A strong India-US partnership can anchor peace, prosperity, and stability from Asia to Africa and from Indian Ocean to the Pacific: PM Modi
8 June 2016, 21:17 PM
We were the first to respond amidst the Nepal earthquake, Maldives water crisis and Sri Lanka's landslides, says PM.
India's strong economy and growing GDP is creating a positive impact for our mutual prosperity, PM Modi adds.
8 June 2016, 21:13 PM
I see US as an indispensible partner. Many of you believe that a stronger & prosperous India is in America's strategic interest, says PM Modi.
India's strong economy and growth rate of 7.6% per annum, is creating new opportunities for our mutual prosperity, PM adds.
8 June 2016, 21:12 PM
India is undergoing through profound social and economic change. My dream is to economically empower our billion citizens through many social, economic transformations by 2022, the 75th anniversary of Independence. My 'to do list' long is long and ambitious: PM Modi
8 June 2016, 21:10 PM
PM on the diaspora bridgebuilders - They are among your best CEOs, academics, scientists, economists; doctors, even spelling bee champions.
8 June 2016, 21:08 PM
More Americans bend for Yoga than to throw a curved ball. SIRI tells us that more than 30 million practice Yoga. But no Mr Speaker, we have not yet claimed intellectual property right on it: PM Modi
8 June 2016, 21:06 PM
Today, our relationship has overcome the hesitations of history. Comfort, candour, and convergence define our conversations. Our cooperation secures our cities and citizens from terrorists and protects our critical infrastructure from cyber threats, says PM Modi.
8 June 2016, 21:05 PM
On a lighter note PM Modi says - You are well-known for your bipartisanship. I have also witnessed a similar spirit in Parliament, especially in Upper House.
8 June 2016, 21:04 PM
The genius of Norman Borlaug brought the Green Revolution and food security to India: PM
8 June 2016, 21:03 PM
When US Congress passed India-US Civil Nuclear coop Agreement, it changed very colours of leaves of relationshiop between two countries: PM
8 June 2016, 21:02 PM
You helped us turn barriers into bridges of partnership. India will never forget the solidarity shown by the US Congress when terrorists attacked Mumbai in November 2008: PM Modi
8 June 2016, 21:01 PM
No wonder then, that President Barack Obama has called our ties the defining partnership of the 21st century: PM Modi
8 June 2016, 21:00 PM
Today, our relationship has overcome the hesitations of history. Comfort, candour, and convergence define our conversations. No wonder then, that former Prime Minister of India Atal Bihari Vajpayee called India and the US 'natural allies': PM Modi
8 June 2016, 20:57 PM
Mahatma Gandhi's non violence inspired Martin Luther King's heroism, says PM Modi at US Congress.
He adds, "Today a mere distance of 3 miles separates the Martin Luther King memorial from Gandhi statue. This proximity mirrors their beliefs."
8 June 2016, 20:54 PM
Modern India is in its 70th year. Our Constitution is our holy book. Our founders created a modern nation with freedom, democracy, and equality as the essence of its soul, says PM Modi.
He adds - 'The genius of Dr BR Ambedkar was nurtured in the years he spent at the Columbia University a century ago'.
He also spoke of his visit to @ArlingtonNatl and of those fallen in distant battlefields, both from the US and India in pursuit of similar ideals.
8 June 2016, 20:53 PM
India grows as one, lives as one, celebrates as one, says PM.
8 June 2016, 20:53 PM
There were many who doubted India when, as a newly independent nation, we reposed our faith in democracy: PM Modi
8 June 2016, 20:51 PM
Our founding fathers sought individual liberties for every citizen of India, says PM.
