Narendra Modi addresses 14th Pravasi Bharatiya Diwas 2017 in Bengaluru

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday lauded the Indian diaspora across the world as he addressed people at the 14th Pravasi Bharatiya Diwas 2017 in Bengaluru.

“There was once a discussion about brain drain. And I told people at that time: Are only foolish people left here?” Modi said. “Today, I can say with a lot of confidence: The present government’s initiative changed brain drain to brain gain,” he added.

“In foreign lands and communities across the globe, the Indian diaspora represents the best of Indian culture, ethos and values,” said the prime minister, adding that the hard work, discipline and peace-loving nature of Indians abroad made them role models for other communities.