Claiming that terrorism is incubated in India's neighbourhood, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his address to the US Congress on Wednesday, commended the leaders for sending a clear message to those "who preach and practice terrorism for political gains". "Although its shadow is spreading across the world, terrorism is incubated in India's neighbourhood. Humanity must speak in one voice. Terrorism must be delegitimized," Modi said. Modi also thanked the US for showing solidarity after terrorists struck Mumbai in 2008. The prime minister also spelled out how a successful partnership between India and the US can bring peace, prosperity, and stability from Asia to Africa and from Indian Ocean to the Pacific. [related-post] LIVE UPDATES: # PM Modi concludes US visit, leaves for Mexico Thank you again America! A successful visit ends as PM @narendramodi takes the long way home, via Mexico City pic.twitter.com/aLj0cGMt8g — Vikas Swarup (@MEAIndia) June 8, 2016 # I thank you with all my heart for the warm welcome extended to me: PM # From combating global warming to terrorism, there is much that India and the US can do together by pooling resources: PM # I want the combined power of India and the US to become a force for good in the world: PM # Then there came a time when US-India made an effort made an effort to come closer, what we could do for each other: PM # Then there was a time when they started to get a hang of us, they understood that we have shared values & we could be closer: PM # There was a time there was curiosity in the US towards India, what we do, how they think: PM # When I am here, I've noticed that beyond diplomatic relations there is a genuine interest, a curiosity & commitment towards India: PM # It is an honour for our belief of "Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam" which means that "the world is one family": PM # This opportunity for me to come & speak at US Congress at Capitol, it was an honour & respect for Indian culture & citizens: PM # This is a huge honour for me, and I am very grateful for this: PM #ModiInUS at Congressional Reception pic.twitter.com/KYlmJiM8yQ — ANI (@ANI_news) June 8, 2016 # Reaping the democratic dividend. PM attends Reception hosted by Foreign Relations Committees & India Caucus pic.twitter.com/VcRXatWtTt — Vikas Swarup (@MEAIndia) June 8, 2016 # From a Congressional address inside to a rapturous diaspora outside, power of India on full display at Capitol Hill pic.twitter.com/u6Gs93UDMJ — Vikas Swarup (@MEAIndia) June 8, 2016 # WATCH: PM Narendra Modi meets members of the Indian community in Washington DC # — ANI (@ANI_news) June 8, 2016 # A speech which spoke to America. PM @narendramodi receives a standing ovation as speech ends pic.twitter.com/dWvnWyzqwl — Vikas Swarup (@MEAIndia) June 8, 2016 # Those who believe in humanity must come together as one & speak against this menace in one voice. Terrorism must be delegitimized: PM Modi — PMO India (@PMOIndia) June 8, 2016 # I commend the members of US Congress for sending a clear message to those who preach and practice terrorism for political gains: PM Modi # Although it's shadow is spreading across the world, terrorism is incubated in India's neighbourhood: PM Modi. # India has made tremendous sacrifices to restore peace in Afghanistan: PM Modi. # A strong India-US partnership can anchor peace, prosperity, and stability from Asia to Africa and from Indian Ocean to the Pacific: PM Modi. # My dream is to economically empower all Indians by 2022: PM Modi. # A stronger and prosperous India in within the strategic interest of the US. Let's work together: PM Modi. # PM on the diaspora bridgebuilders: They are among your best CEOs; academics; scientists; economists; doctors; even spelling bee champions — Vikas Swarup (@MEAIndia) June 8, 2016 # In a lighters vein, PM Modi says that "we have not yet claimed intellectual property rights on yoga." # SIRI tells us that India's ancient heritage of Yoga has over 30 million practitioners in the U.S.: PM @narendramodi — PMO India (@PMOIndia) June 8, 2016 # Defence purchases have moved from almost zero to 10 million dollars in less than a decade. Our cooperation also secures our cities and citizens from terrorists: PM Modi. # We thank you for being there when the partnership needed you the most. We will never forget the solidarity shown by US when terrorists attacked Mumbai in 2008: PM Modi. # Today, our relationship has overcome the hesitations of history. Comfort, candour, and convergence define our conversations: PM Modi. # Out independence was ignited by the same struggle that fueled your freedom: PM Modi. # Martin Luther King was inspired by Mahatma Gandhi: PM Modi. # PM Modi recalls the time Swami Vivekananda delivered his rousing speech in Chicago. # Engagement between our two democracies have been visible in the way thinkers shaped our societies: PM Modi. # Our founders created a modern nation with freedom, democracy, and equality as the essence of its soul: PM Modi. # There were many who doubted India when, as a newly independent nation, we reposed our faith in democracy: PM Modi. # India applauds the great sacrifices of the men & women from 'The Land of the Free and the Home of the Brave' in service of mankind: PM Modi — PMO India (@PMOIndia) June 8, 2016 # You have honoured the world's largest democracy. It is indeed a privilege to speak to this House: PM Modi. # This temple of democracy has empowered other democracies: PM Modi. # US Congress leaders give a rousing welcome to PM Modi. # Advancing the dialogue of democracies. PM @narendramodi meets the Congressional Leadership at Capitol Hill pic.twitter.com/U6NWX1FEiP — Vikas Swarup (@MEAIndia) June 8, 2016 # Day 3 in DC: A day for democracy - PM @narendramodi arrives at Capitol Hill, is received by @SpeakerRyan pic.twitter.com/9z5gwnIoNq — Vikas Swarup (@MEAIndia) June 8, 2016 # A beautiful morning and stunning US Capitol complex.ready for a historic joint address by @narendramodi pic.twitter.com/v1fQp6kIOJ — Rich Verma (@USAmbIndia) June 8, 2016 # Welcome to Capitol Hill @narendramodi! Looking forward to your address to Congress. — Doug Collins (@RepDougCollins) June 8, 2016
