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In a message to the global community, Prime Minister Narendra Modi Thursday said the future is not in ‘yuddha’ (war) but in Buddha (Lord Buddha, who symbolises peace).
Addressing the diaspora at the inaugural session of the 18th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas convention at Bhubaneswar, Modi said: “When there was a race to conquer the world with the power of swords, Emperor Ashoka chose the path of peace at Dhauli in Odisha (the host for convention). Dhauli in the state is the symbol of peace. This inspires India to tell the world that the future is not in yuddha (war) but in Buddha”.
“The world listens carefully to India.India strongly raises the voices of Global South. We havebeen expanding our global role with a focus on ‘humanity first’,” Modi said.
Hailing the Indian diaspora and their achievements, Modi said their history is a reminder of India’s legacy. An exhibition has been organised at the convention venue on spread and evolution of the diaspora.
Modi also emphasised on exploring the journey of Indian diaspora that migrated to various countries centuries ago, citing the example of the Girmitiyas, the indentured labourers who left India in the middle and late 19th centuries. “Why not create a database on Girmitiyas. Their journey from India’s villages and cities is need to be studied. The places where they settled should also be identified,” said the Prime Minister.
He said films and documentary can be made to bring this (journey of Girmitiyas to the fore) and suggesting having studies on their legacy.
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