Sun Sep 22 22:51:06 UTC 2024: ## Modi Rallies Indian Diaspora in New York, Talks Up India’s Global Rise
**New York, September 22, 2024:** Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed thousands of Indian-Americans at the Nassau Coliseum in Long Island, New York on Sunday, highlighting India’s global achievements and future aspirations. He lauded the Indian diaspora’s support and emphasized India’s role in promoting peace and prosperity worldwide.
Modi, during his speech at the “Modi&US” event, underscored the achievements of his government in the past decade, emphasizing India’s economic growth, technological advancements, and commitment to green energy. He particularly highlighted the success of India’s mobile manufacturing industry, now the world’s second largest, and the upcoming launch of “made-in-India” chips.
Modi also emphasized India’s commitment to women’s empowerment, mentioning the government’s initiatives in micro-entrepreneurship and the growing number of women drone pilots in rural India. He called India a “land of opportunities” and a “strong voice of the Global South.”
The event was part of a larger US visit during which Modi participated in the sixth Quad summit with US President Joe Biden, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida. The summit resulted in agreements on a new coast guard exercise, logistics network expansion, maritime surveillance, and a project to combat cervical cancer.
Further bolstering ties with the US, Modi announced plans to open new Indian consulates in Boston and Los Angeles, catering to the needs of the rapidly expanding Indian-American community in these cities.
Modi’s address in New York showcased his government’s vision for India’s future, while reinforcing the importance of the Indian diaspora in its global outreach.
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