Religion should be delinked from terror: PM Modi
Kuala Lumpur: Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses Indian community in Malaysia. PM Narendra Modi announces a grant of $1 million to the India-students Trust Fund for financial assistance to Malay-Indian students.Describing terrorism as the “biggest threat”
Kuala Lumpur: Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses Indian community in Malaysia. PM Narendra Modi announces a grant of $1 million to the India-students Trust Fund for financial assistance to Malay-Indian students.
Describing terrorism as the “biggest threat” to the world, Prime Minister Narendra Modi today said it needs to be delinked from religion as he pressed for a united global fight to ensure that no country provides sanctuary to terror, an apparent reference to Pakistan.
He underlined the need for ensuring that Internet does not become a “recruiting ground” for terrorism, amid the growing trend of ISIS luring youth from across the globe, and spoke about the world coming together to use “military force” and “international legal systems” to fight the menace.
Addressing the Indian diaspora on the second day of his three-day visit to Malaysia, Modi said India draws strength from its diversity and that his government is working to create an environment where enterprise flourishes and everybody gets basic needs like roof, sanitation, water, health care and education.
In his 45-minute speech at the Malaysia International Exhibition and Convention Centre here, he said development in India is “gathering speed now” amid the global slowdown and the country is growing at 7.5 per cent with faster growth expected in the coming years.
Talking about terrorism, he said it is the “biggest threat to the world today. It knows no boundaries. It uses the name of religion to draw people to its cause but kills people of all faiths.”
He went on to add: “We have to delink religion from terror. The only distinction is between those who believe in humanity and who does not.... We also have to work within the society, specially the youth.”
Pitching for a united global fight against terrorism, the Prime Minister said it should be ensured that “no country promotes terrorism, there is no sanctuary, there is funds and there is no arms.”
Pushing for enhanced intelligence cooperation among countries, he said it has to be ensured that “Internet does not become a recruiting ground” for terrorism. “I have said it earlier, I will say it again.
The world must come together to combat the biggest challenge of our times....We can strengthen intelligence cooperation, we can use military force, we can make international legal systems for making cooperation stronger,” he said.
He closes with a quote by APJ Abdul Kalam - have the courage to think differently, and to discover the impossible!
Highlights of PM Modi's adress:
* Minor children who are foreign nationals and foreign spouses can also get OCI status now-PM Modi
* When I say World must come together it's nt just about security cooperation, but also ensuring that no country uses or promotes terrorism:PM Modi
* Especially helpful for people like Malay Indians whose ancestors came here generations ago:PM Modi
* Besides Indian origin upto fourth generation is enough to register for OCI now: PM Modi
* We have to promote peaceful relation, mutual understanding and cooperation in our region: PM Modi
* We have merged the OCI and PIO cards and have made the visas life long:PM Modi
* We have to delink religion from terror.Only distinction is between those who believe in humanity&those who don't: PM Modi
* Terrorism is biggest threat to World today,it knows no boundary,it uses name of religion to draw ppl to its cause: PM Modi
* I want to thank Malaysian Govt for our strong security cooperation: PM Modi
* World must ensure that countries do not use or promote terrorism - no sanctuaries, no funds, no arms: PM Modi
* Malaysia is one of the largest trading partner of India in ASEAN but we need to take it further: PM Modi
* We have strong partnership with ASEAN, this is the region where our economic relations are growing rapidly: PM Modi
* We have strong partnership with ASEAN, this is the region where our economic relations are growing rapidly: PM Modi
* We are changing the way Government and citizens interact: PM Modi
* South-East Asia is our neighbor on land and sea, this is most dynamic & peaceful region of World: PM Modi
* We are making Government transparent and accountable, we are eliminating corruption at all levels: PM Modi
* We produce best Information Technology specialists in the World, We produce doctors & engineers who serve the World: PM Modi
* There is change in the way Government is working, we are making Government transparent and accountable: PM Modi
* We are running at 7.5% per year, but we will grow even faster in coming years: PM Modi
* We are committed to giving people the fruits of a modern economy: PM Modi
* India is today the fastest growing major economy in the world. I know you feel proud of it: PM Modi
* We have mastered the boundless power of atom for energy & medicine: PM Modi
* We are facilitating business & creating a national digital infra that allows ideas, business and innovation to flow freely on cyber space:PM Modi
* India is a young country, it is a nation where everyone has equal rights that constitution guarantees: PM Modi
* We are empowering the people of India with skills and education: PM Modi
* We have many achievements to our credit, our scientists are harnessing power of space to improve quality of life of our people: PM Modi
* We produce doctors & engineers which serve the World and we are making products that are entering global market: PM Modi
* India is a proud democratic nation of 1.25 billion people: PM Narendra Modi
* India is not just united but also draws strength from its diversity: PM Modi
* India the land of your heritage has remarkable achievements since independence: PM Modi
* Malaysia's achievements are enornous, just 6 decades after Malaysia gained independence,this nation has much to be proud of: PM Modi
* Swami Vivekananda's Statue is a reminder of the values we so deeply need to repair the fault-lines that are tearing societies apart: PM Modi
* It is my proud privilege to announce that we will install bust of Mahatma Gandhi at the Gandhi memorial hall: PM Modi
* In 2001 when an earthquake hit Gujarat state, Malay Indian came together on their own to raise funds to help victims: PM Modi
* Gandhiji did not manage to visit Malaysia, but he touched your hearts: PM Modi
* Here in Kuala Lumpur, we will name our cultural centre after Netaji Subhas Chandra: PM Modi
* I am reminded of the words of Thiruvalluvar: Friendship is not just a smile on face. Its what is felt deep within a smiling heart: PM Modi
* Thousands of your forefathers came forward to join Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose and Indian National Army: PM Modi
* The love and friendship of the Malaysian Indians have always had a special place in my heart:PM Modi
* Time and distance has not reduced your love for India: PM Modi
* Tamil people have a big role in India's path of development: PM Modi
* India is not confined to its territory, India exists in every Indian, in every part of the World, in you: PM Modi
*'Namaskaar', I'm delieghted to visit Malaysia: PM Modi