Modi outreach to Diaspora in Bangkok |
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his visit to Bangkok attended two dynamic but totally diverse events involving the Indian community in Bangkok. The first was a public rally at the Nimibutr Indoor Stadium called “Sawasdee. More than 23 Indian diaspora organisations got together to put together the mega event in less than three weeks, which attracted more than 6,000 people. The two-hour entertainment programme included dances from almost every part of India, and included many professionals who gave up their office hours to practice for the event. In his speech, Mr Modi spoke easily and eloquently of his government`s achievements in numerous fields — sanitation, cheap medicare, tax reductions, improvement in women`s positions and reduction in carbon emissions. He made the important announcement that a thousand scholarships to do a doctorate in the top IITs of India were being offered to students from Asean countries. Mr Modi also released a silver coin made from the Thai mint to commemorate Guru Nanak`s 550th anniversary, stating that the leader was not just for Sikhs but for all religions. The Prime Minister also attended the Golden Jubilee Celebrations of the Aditya Birla Group in Thailand. The group is the biggest business group in the country, with a turnover of $2 billion and a staff of nearly 4,000.
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