Vir Das “Two Indias” row: Old video of PM Modi saying Indians were ashamed of being born here, viral
New Delhi: Amidst the controversy triggered by stand-up comedian Vir Das with his monologue named “Two Indias” an old video of Prime Minister Narendra Modi saying Indians were ashamed of being born in the country before he assumed office in 2014.
The video is purported to be from 2015 when PM Modi was addressing a set of NRIs. In the video, he is seen saying “Earlier, you felt ashamed of being born Indian, now you feel proud to represent the country.”
The 12-second video clip which was shared by popular activist Dhruv Rathee was supported by a News18 report on May 19, 2015, which carried the news of social media outrage against PM over the address.
“Vir Das kahe toh Character Dheela Modiji kahe toh Ras Leela” Dhruv Rathee captioned the video while sharing the New18 report link in another tweet.
Vir Das kahe toh Character Dheela
— Dhruv Rathee 🇮🇳 (@dhruv_rathee) November 17, 2021
Modiji kahe toh Ras Leela 😂👇 pic.twitter.com/1zpU30IuEV
See the news link of this statement before it gets deleted - https://t.co/Ks12RaSTOv
— Dhruv Rathee 🇮🇳 (@dhruv_rathee) November 17, 2021
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India moving towards becoming global economic powerhouse: Kovind
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Amritsar (PTI): Former president Ram Nath Kovind on Friday said that with digital transformation, economic reforms and a strong focus on the ease of doing business, India is moving towards becoming a global economic powerhouse.
He was speaking after inaugurating the 19th edition of the Punjab International Trade Expo (PITEX) in Amritsar.
The former president said that this 19th edition of PITEX is being organised at a time when India is recognised as one of the fastest-growing large economies in the world.
Speaking at the inaugural ceremony of the event organised by the PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PHDCCI) the former president, while referring to Punjab, said the state is a living example of courage, sacrifice and enterprise.
"The spiritual light of Sri Harmandir Sahib (Golden Temple) inspires peace and humanity across the world. The heritage of Punjab is deep and inspiring," Kovind said, according to a statement issued by the PITEX.
The former president congratulated the PHDCCI for hosting the 19th edition of PITEX and suggested that the chamber should expand PITEX outside Punjab.
He proposed that a similar event should also be held in New Delhi.
