New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday hit out at the “holier than thou” problem prevailing in the world that is creating tensions and asserted that it is India that has given the mantra of ‘the world is one family’.
In his ninth consecutive speech from the ramparts of Red Fort, PM Modi also asked how long the world will “continue to distribute certificates to us” and how long India will live on such certificates.
“Will we not set our own standards? Can a country of 130 crore not make efforts to exceed its standards?” he asked.
PM Modi said that after so many decades of independence, the way the world sees India has changed.
“The world is looking at India proudly, is looking with anticipation. The world has started searching for solutions on India’s soil. This change in the thinking of the world is the result of our journey of 75 years,” he said.
“The world is watching the way we have walked with resolve, and the world is also living in hope. The world has started seeing where the ability to fulfil expectations lies,” he said.
PM Modi also talked about the “tri-shakti” of aspiration, reawakening and of the world’s hopes in fulfilment of which the people of the country have a big role to play.
