PM Modi’s tackle to US Congress: Here are the factors the place he obtained standing ovations

On Thursday, June 22, Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivered his historic tackle to the US Joint Congress. During his speech, many moments earned him applause and a standing ovation a number of instances from the US Congress members and Vice President Kamala Harris. PM Modi in his speech obtained candid about numerous themes that have been met with 15 standing ovations and 79 rounds of applause. 

Here is the listing of moments throughout PM Modi’s speech that acquired 15 standing ovations 

PM Modi was welcomed with a standing ovation proper earlier than he started his speech as Speaker of the House of Representatives Kevin McCarthy invited PM Modi to deal with the joint Congressional session.

US Congress bestows PM Modi with a standing ovation over his “another AI” comment

During his speech, Prime Minister Modi talked in regards to the friendship between India and the United States and the way regardless of so much has modified through the years however the factor has remained the identical which is the dedication to deepen the Indo-US friendship. Demonstrating his wonderful oratory expertise and skill to attach with folks, PM correlated the developments within the enviornment of AI (Artificial Intelligence), with the developments in one other AI—America and India. His distinctive phrasing was met with a standing ovation and applause.

In the previous few years, there have been many advances in AI – Artificial Intelligence. At the identical time, there was much more momentous growth in one other AI i.e. America and India.

– PM @narendramodi

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— BJP (@BJP4India) June 22, 2023

“In the past few years, there have been many advances in AI—Artificial Intelligence. At the same time, there have been even more momentous developments in another AI—America and India,” PM Modi mentioned.

PM Modi’s “Bond between two great democracies” wins hearts at Joint US Congressional session

PM Modi complimented the US Congress for uniting to have fun the bond between two nice democracies, India and the US. He made these remarks whereas lauding Speaker Kevin McCarthy for endeavor a tricky job, as PM Modi being a citizen of India can relate to “battles of passion, persuasion and policy.”

#WATCH | “I can relate to the battles of patience, persuasion and policy. I can understand the debate of ideas and ideology. But I am delighted to see you come together to celebrate the bonds between two great democracies – India and the United States,” PM Narendra Modi addresses… pic.twitter.com/VwS6T7sj1D

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“I am delighted to see you come together today, to celebrate the bond between the world’s two great democracies – India and the United States. I am happy to help out whenever you need a strong bipartisan consensus. There will be and there must be a contest of ideas at home. But, we must also come together as one when we speak for our nation. And, you have shown that you can do it. Congratulations!,” PM Modi mentioned which was adopted by applause and a standing ovation.

PM Modi acknowledges American Indians and US Vice President Kamala Harris 

As PM Modi lauded the United States for embracing folks from all over the world and making them part of the shared American dream, PM Modi acknowledged Americans with their roots in India, making a particular reference to MVP Kamala Harris. 

Indian Prime Minister Modi rightfully acknowledges MVP Kamala Harris and even Kevin McCarthy needed to stand and applaud. pic.twitter.com/k9w4VLH8D1

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“There are millions here, who have roots in India. Some of them sit proudly in this chamber. There is one behind me, who has made history!,” the Indian Prime Minister mentioned. 

PM Modi receives a standing ovation as he pays tribute to MK Gandhi and Martin Luther King Jr

Prime Minister Modi on Thursday talked in regards to the Indian and American personalities who’ve through the years impressed the folks of the 2 nations. His tribute to Martin Luther King Junior, Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, and Congressman John Lewis was met with a standing ovation and appreciation from the US Congress members.

“Over two centuries, we have inspired each other through the lives of great Americans and Indians. We pay tribute to Mahatma Gandhi and Martin Luther King Junior. We also remember many others who worked for liberty, equality, and justice. Today, I also wish to pay a heartfelt tribute to one of them – Congressman John Lewis,” PM Modi mentioned.

US Congress applauds the Indian Prime Minister for his remarks on India’s range 

PM Modi throughout his one-hour-long speech spoke about India’s political, cultural, non secular, and linguistic range and the unity amongst Indians regardless of the prevalent range, 

“We have two thousand five hundred political parties. Yes, you heard that right- two thousand five hundred. About twenty different parties govern various states of India. We have twenty-two official languages and thousands of dialects, and yet, we speak in one voice. Every hundred miles, our cuisine changes. From Dosa to Aloo Parantha and from Srikhand to Sandesh. We enjoy all of these. We are home to all faiths in the world, and we celebrate all of them. In India, diversity is a natural way of life,” PM remarked.

PM Modi commends the US because the nation turns into “one of the most important defence partners”

As India and the US signed a number of important defence offers together with GE Aerospace-HAL MoU for the manufacturing of F414 jet engines and a deal for the manufacturing of MQ9B reaper drones for the Indian armed forces, PM Modi delved into how as soon as strangers in defence cooperation, the 2 nations have now develop into important defence companions. 

We have been strangers in defence cooperation on the flip of the century. Now the US has develop into one in every of our most vital defence companion: PM @narendramodi#ModiInUSA#PMModiUSVisit#IndiaUSRelations

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“we were strangers in defence cooperation at the turn of the century. Now, the United States has become one of our most important defence partners,” PM Modi asserted.

US Congress members give a number of rounds of applause and standing ovation to PM Modi as he talks about respecting territorial integrity, stopping bloodshed, and advocacy for a free and open Indo-Pacific

Prime Minister Modi throughout his speech addressed the Ukraine War as he mentioned that the warfare includes large powers leading to extreme outcomes. The PM harassed that the worldwide order is reliant on the UN constitution, and respect for territorial integrity. He additionally reiterated his much-appreciated “not an era of war” comment. 

Modi solutions his critics who questioned him on Russia-Ukraine Conflict!! pic.twitter.com/6J2ubtjNiC

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“The global order is based on the respect for the principles of the UN Charter, peaceful resolution of disputes, and respect for sovereignty and territorial integrity. As I have said directly and publicly, this is not an era of war. But, it is one of dialogue and diplomacy,” Modi mentioned.

PM Modi obtained one other standing ovation as he added “And, we all must do what we can to stop the bloodshed and human suffering.”

This was adopted by yet one more standing ovation as PM Modi harassed that the steadiness of Indo-pacific has develop into a serious concern. He advocated for a free, open, and inclusive Indo-Pacific.

VIDEO | “We share a common vision of a free, open and inclusive Indo-Pacific,” says PM Modi in his tackle on the joint session of the US Congress.#PMModiUSVisit pic.twitter.com/rNV3Po5bC0

— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) June 22, 2023

“We share a vision of a free, open, and inclusive Indo-Pacific, connected by secure seas, defined by international law, free from domination, and anchored in ASEAN centrality. A region where all nations, small and large, are free and fearless in their choices, where progress is not suffocated by impossible burdens of debt, where connectivity is not leveraged for strategic purposes, where all nations are lifted by the high tide of shared prosperity,” PM Modi mentioned.

PM Modi bats for full membership of G20 to African Union

Known for for championing the reason for the Global South PM Modi took the chance on Thursday to assist the African Union over the total membership within the G20 grouping. 

“Giving a voice to the Global South is the way forward. That is why I firmly believe that the African Union be given full membership of G20,” Modi mentioned.

“Democracies matter and deliver”

PM Modi reiterated the significance of democracy as he mentioned, “Together, we shall demonstrate that democracies matter and democracies deliver. I count on your continued support to the India-US partnership.”

Even by the very best requirements of our partnership, this go to is among the nice optimistic transformations. Together we will show that democracies matter and democracies ship.

– PM @narendramodi

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PM Modi’s conclusive remarks throughout his Thursday speech have been met with an enormous spherical of applause and a standing ovation as he recalled his 2016 comment relating to the momentous way forward for India and the United States as he mentioned, “When I was here in 2016, I had said that “our relationship is primed for a momentous future”. That future is right now. 

The last standing ovation for the Indian Prime Minister got here as he concluded his historic speech and thanked the US House of Representatives speaker Kevin McCarthy, VP Kamala Harris, and the Congress members.

With his speech on Thursday, Narendra Modi is the primary Indian Prime Minister to deal with a joint session of the United States Congress twice. Chants of ‘Modi Modi,’ ‘Bharat Mata ki Jai,’ and ‘Vande Mataram’ greeted the Indian Prime Minister. Following his tackle, US legislators have been noticed queuing to fulfill PM Modi, click on selfies, and get his autograph.