Looking forward to fruitful discussions with G-7 leaders, Modi says on reaching Munich
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said Indians are “proud” of democracy, which has been made vibrant by the diversity of culture, food, clothes, music and tradition.
Making this assertion while addressing the Indian diaspora in Munich, he also said the country has shown democracy can deliver and has delivered.
However, he cautioned that June 26 marks the Emergency as well. “Today is June 26, which is also known for the day when India’s democracy that is in the DNA of every Indian, was trampled and suppressed 47 years ago. Emergency was a black spot on the vibrant history of India’s democracy,” the Prime Minister said.
The PM arrived in Munich earlier to attend the G-7 summit hosted by Germany. Besides, he will also hold bilateral meetings with world leaders on the sidelines of the summit in the next two days.
In his address to the Indian community, the Prime Minister also said now every village in the country is open defecation free, has electricity and 99 per cent of the villages also have clean cooking fuel.