'It Is In My DNA To Challenge the Challenges', PM Modi in Russia | Key Highlights

Moscow: Indian Prime Minister is in Russia for two days and he began his second day with a powerful address to the Indian community in Moscow.

The Prime Minister spoke about the government's successes, its plan for the third term, India's position on a global level and the contributions of the citizens of the nation, towards the country's progress and development.

PM Modi highlighted how the relationship between India and Russia is based on mutual trust and respect; how people in Russia love India, celebrate our festivals and participate in events. PM Modi also thanked Russian President Putin for his friendship.

PM Modi has also said that India has been progressing rapidly and that ‘India is challenging all the challenges’. The Prime Minister went on to say that it is in his DNA to 'challenge the challenges'.

PM Modi's Address to Indian Community in Moscow - Key Highlights

Take a look at the key takeaways of PM Modi's address to the Indian Diaspora in Moscow during day two of is Russia Visit…

• PM Modi And His Strong ‘Number 3’ Connection

In the very beginning of his address, PM Modi highlighted that he has come to power for the third consecutive time and that he has vowed to work with three times more strength and speed. 

He also said that it is a coincidence that the number three is also present in many of the government's goals - the government's goal is to make India the third largest economy in the world in the third term.

He said that the government's target is to create three crore houses for the poor, three crore ‘Lakhpati Didi’ to empower the women self-help groups running in villages in India.

• ‘India Takes Chandrayaan to Part of the Moon Where No Country Could Reach’

Highlighting the success of Chandrayaan-3 as a milestone, PM Modi said that the India of today's India achieves the target it sets. 

Today, India is the country that takes Chandrayaan to the part of the moon where no other country in the world could reach. 

On digital transactions, PM said that India is giving the most reliable model of digital transactions to the world and has the third largest startup ecosystem in the world. 

• ‘Bharat Badal Raha Hai’

On the rapid developments and changes in India, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that ‘Bharat badal raha hai’ and the world is surprised to see the pace of development

The transformation and reconstruction of the nation is visible as India successfully hosts events like G20, doubles the number of airports and electrifies more than 40,000 kilometres of railway lines in 10 years and builds the world's tallest railway bridge and statue.

PM Modi credits the 140 crore citizens of India for working towards this change and contributing towards the development.

• PM Modi On Transforming Health Sector and Running World's Largest Health Insurance Scheme

Lauding the nation for fighting and winning the battle against Covid19, PM Modi spoke about the transformation brought about to the health sector in the past decade and how the government is running the largest insurance scheme in the world.

Further highlighting Ayushman Bharat, the Indian PM said that we are not only improving our health services, but are also providing free treatment to every poor person in the country with Ayushman Bharat.

• ‘India’s Youth Doesn't Accept Defeat Till Last Ball', PM On T20 World Cup Win

The Prime Minister also spoke about the spectacular victory of the Indian Men's Cricket Team of the T20 World Cup and connected the win to the grit and determination of India's youth.

PM Modi said,"You too must have celebrated the victory in the recent T20 World Cup...The real story of winning the World Cup is also the journey of victory. Today's youth of India does not accept defeat till the last ball and the last moment..."

On Paris Olympics, PM Modi said, "...India is sending a great team to the Paris Olympics. You will see how the entire team and athletes will show their strength."

• ‘Development In Last 10 Years Is Just A Trailer’

Calling the development made by the BJP-led NDA government in the last ten years a ‘trailer’, PM Modi said, “During the elections, I used to say that the development that India has done in the last 10 years is just a trailer, in the coming 10 years, we are going to grow even faster.”

He further added, "From semiconductors to electronic manufacturing, from green hydrogen to electric vehicles and world-class infrastructure, India's new pace will write a new chapter of world development...From global poverty to climate change, India will be at the forefront in challenging every situation..."

• PM Appreciates Artists Like Raj Kapoor for Strengthening India-Russia Friendship

“The song was once sung in every household here, 'Sir pe lal topi Russi, phir bhi dil hai Hindustani.' This song may have become old, but the sentiments are ever-green.” 

Appreciating artists of the Hindi film industry, PM Modi said, “Artists like Raj Kapoor, Mithoon Da have strengthened the friendship between India and Russia...The strength of our relations has been tested many times and every time our friendship has emerged stronger.”

• PM Modi on His Bond with Putin and India's Relationship with Russia

PM Modi appreciated the leadership of his ‘dear friend’ President Putin. He commended him for doing a wonderful job to strengthen this partnership for more than 2 decades. 

On India-Russia relationship, PM said, “On hearing the word Russia, the first word that comes to every Indian's mind is India's partner in happiness and sorrow, India's trusted friend, we call it 'Dosti'...”

He further added, “This relationship is built on the strong foundation of Mutual Trust and Mutual Respect...”

• Two New Consulates in Russia

Sharing a ‘good news’ with the Indian community, PM Modi said, "I want to share some good news with you all. We have decided to open new consulates in Kazan and Yekaterinburg. This will enhance travel and business trades..."

• Chennai-Vladivostok Eastern Maritime Corridor

PM Modi said, “Two years ago, the first commercial consignment also reached here from the North-South Transport Corridor...Now we are also working on Chennai-Vladivostok Eastern Maritime Corridor.”

• PM Modi Calls India A ‘Vishwa Bandhu’

Calling our nation a ‘Vishwa Bandhu’, the Prime Minister said, “India is giving new confidence to the world. India's growing capability has given the whole world, a hope of stability and prosperity. India is being seen as a strong pillar of the new, emerging, multipolar, world order. When India talks about peace, dialogue and diplomacy, the whole world listens.”

He further added, "Whenever the world faces a crisis, India is the first country to reach there..."