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We couldn't die for the nation but we can live for the country, Narendra Modi tells Indian diaspora in Sydney

Sydney:  Prime Minister Narendra Modi today told the Indian Diaspora living in Australia that there are many people who were born after independence and therefore could not get the opportunity to sacrifice their lives for

India TV News Desk Updated on: November 17, 2014 16:45 IST

02:04 pm: Modi- I am grateful to all those who have contributed. In 2019, on Mahatma Gandhi's 150th birthday anniversary- we want a clean India. This is a tribute that we can pay to our leader. We need strength to undertake this task. We want the world to invest in India. That is why I launched ‘Make in India' campaign. I want my country's youth to get employed. That is why I have invited the world to invest. Even if someone comes to invest, they will ask what about qualitative life? When I was the Chief Minister of Gujarat, I was told, if there is not golf in Gujarat then Japan wouldn't come to Gujarat. I know that Gujarat has gully- danda, but golf…I told my ministers, I don't care about golf, I just want investors and you get them anyhow.

02:00 pm: Modi- If 1.25 billion people unite for a cause, then there is no way we can falter.  These days I'm busy building toilets. Imgagine, a Prime Minister now has to be involved in this too. But it's important for a nation where women are facing hygiene issues because of this. Therefore, I request you all, try to help your country in whatever small way you can. When I had come to Australia before this, the most outstanding attribute of Australia that I noticed was dignity of labor.I have launched Swachch Bharat Abhiyaan  as a Prime Minister, I am not ashamed – and I have learned this from Australia.I have always admired the concept of dignity of labour in Australia. A research scientist can also drive a cab. Dignity of labor should be learned from Australia. Want to propagate the idea that cleaning isn't below dignity.

01:55 pm: Modi- From October 2, I launched Swachch Bharat Abhiyaan. Do you dirty your place here? But what happens when you go to India? I know its not an easy task to clear out all the mess. But if it's difficult should we not at least try? If we take up the challenge then the bad image of India can also be cleaned up. I invite you all to contribute to the movement in any way you can. We call the man who picks up our garbage as kachrewala, he is safaiwala. We have to change mindset. Illness is a big burden on the poor. There is no greater service to the poor than focussing on cleanliness.

 

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