LIVE from Wembley: In UK PM Narendra Modi says world is seeing India as land of many opportunities

PM Narendra Modi on Friday addressed the Indian community in London's Wembley Stadium, where he was given a rousing welcome.

By Ritesh K Srivastava | Last Updated: Saturday, November 14, 2015 - 00:35
Pic Courtesy: PIB

London: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday addressed the Indian community at the packed Wembley Stadium in London in what is being seen as the centerpiece of his three-day UK visit. In a rare and royal moment, PM Modi earlier met Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II at Buckingham Palace and had the pleasure of sharing a private lunch with her highness. In a rare show of royal diplomacy, he was welcomed by the Queen inside the Palace and was seen having a casual chat with her before the lunch.

14 November 2015, 00:19 AM

Whoever has a watch, please take it out. What time is it? Quarter to 7? Bond between India and UK is such that all you need to do is turn your watch 180 degrees and know the time there: PM Modi.

14 November 2015, 00:19 AM

From 15th December, there will be direct flights between London and Ahmedabad: PM Modi.

14 November 2015, 00:17 AM

The state of Haryana, known for adverse gender ratio, from there a Sarpanch started a campaign. There are lakhs of people working among the tribal communities and helping them in fields of education, health: PM Modi.

14 November 2015, 00:16 AM

There is one Imran Khan in Alwar who made 50 apps to help students' education. My India resides in people like him: PM Modi.

14 November 2015, 00:14 AM

There is now an e-portal to help you with all your issues with Visa, PIO & OCI: PM Modi.

14 November 2015, 00:13 AM

Never think that India is what you see on TV screens. India is much better than that: PM Modi.

14 November 2015, 00:09 AM

Be it Skill India or Digital India, we are working towards it all: PM Modi.

14 November 2015, 00:02 AM

Two dreams that we are working towards- a clean India and India with 24/7 electricity: PM Modi.

 

14 November 2015, 00:00 AM

India can lead the world in the arena of harboring solar energy. We have taken this up: PM Modi.
 

14 November 2015, 00:00 AM

FDI into India has increased by 40% which shows the increasing international confidence in India: PM Modi.

13 November 2015, 23:51 PM

We want to balance the two FDIs- Foreign Direct Investment and First Develop India: PM Modi.

13 November 2015, 23:51 PM

When we think of rupee bond, we think of James Bond. Take it further we think of Brooke Bond: PM Modi.

13 November 2015, 23:49 PM

India has opened up FDI for the Indian railways and has got a Rupee Bond in the stock market: PM Modi.

13 November 2015, 23:47 PM

18000 villages in India need electricity. In next 1000 days we will ensure they get it: PM Modi.

13 November 2015, 23:47 PM

The pace and direction of progress in India is such that the fruits of development will be seen very soon: PM Modi.

13 November 2015, 23:46 PM

No one thought a poor 'chaiwallah' would unfurl the tricolour at the Red Fort: PM Modi.

13 November 2015, 23:46 PM

But if my Bharat Mata is clean and swacch, won't we all be proud and happy?: PM Modi.

13 November 2015, 23:44 PM

When I stood at the Red Fort and talked about cleanliness, people raised their eyebrows: PM Modi.

13 November 2015, 23:43 PM

If even after so many years of independence there are villages with no electricity, should I not work to change that?: PM Modi.

13 November 2015, 23:43 PM

Speed & direction of progress in India is such that fruits of development will be seen very soon: PM Modi.

13 November 2015, 23:39 PM

India can show the World the path to fight both terrorism and global warming. We are already on that path and we will stick to it: PM Modi.

13 November 2015, 23:38 PM

India can lead the way in tackling terrorism and global warming: PM Modi.

13 November 2015, 23:38 PM

Kabir and Rahim have been our inspirations. The Sufi tradition is the best antidote to terrorism: PM Modi.

13 November 2015, 23:35 PM

Outlook of world towards India has changed and it is for everyone to see: PM Modi.

13 November 2015, 23:34 PM

World sees India as a land of opportunities. And we will make sure that our nation is shoulder to shoulder with the World: PM Modi.

13 November 2015, 23:33 PM

You all are true ambassadors of India in UK. Wherever we go we show people how to live in harmony, how to care for everyone around: PM Modi.

13 November 2015, 23:33 PM

If Sufism had been allowed to have more influence on Islam, no one would have ever taken up a gun in their hands: PM Modi.

13 November 2015, 23:33 PM

People are surprised to see such a diverse nation as ours live in harmony: PM Modi.

13 November 2015, 23:32 PM

Yesterday Shyamji Krishna Varma was posthumously reinstated by London’s Honourable Society for Inner Temple, says PM Modi.

13 November 2015, 23:31 PM

Show me one Indian who isn't proud when they see Mahatma Gandhi's statue outside the British Parliament, says Modi.

13 November 2015, 23:30 PM

Whenever I meet PM Cameron, I find that he is very proud of the Indian community here in UK: PM Modi.

13 November 2015, 23:29 PM

I met the Sikh community. We shared our thoughts on various subjects. I understand their pain on some issues as well: PM Modi.

13 November 2015, 23:29 PM

India is full of diversity. This diversity is our pride and it is our strength: PM Modi.

13 November 2015, 23:16 PM

Such a youthful nation like India cannot lag behind in development: PM Modi.

13 November 2015, 23:14 PM

Grateful to PM David Cameron for his kind words, says Modi.

13 November 2015, 23:13 PM

India has no reason to remain poor. I can say that after my experience during the last 18 months: PM Modi.

13 November 2015, 23:13 PM

When I came here 12 years ago I was a CM, today I am among you with a new responsibility: PM Modi.

13 November 2015, 23:12 PM

Diwali theek se manayi? asks PM Modi.

13 November 2015, 23:09 PM

This is a historic day, a big thank you for being here. What a great partnership!: PM Modi.

13 November 2015, 23:07 PM

PM Modi said "acche din aane wale hain", I say "acche din zaroor aaiyega", says UK PM Cameron.

13 November 2015, 23:06 PM

We know what needs to happen, India with a permanent seat with the UNSC: UK PM Cameron.

13 November 2015, 23:06 PM

They said a "chaiwala" will never govern world's biggest democracy, but here he is: UK PM.

13 November 2015, 23:04 PM

"We will defeat them", says Cameron on joining forces with India against terrorism.

13 November 2015, 23:03 PM

PM David Cameron has just called for India to have a permanent seat at the UN Security Council.

13 November 2015, 23:03 PM

Kem cho Wembley says Cameron.

13 November 2015, 23:02 PM

Huge cheer as Cameron declares "it won't be long till there's a British-Indian Prime Minister in Downing Street".

13 November 2015, 23:01 PM

We are all winners today, says Cameron.

13 November 2015, 23:00 PM

British PM David Cameron introduces PM Narendra Modi at Wembley Stadium.

13 November 2015, 22:58 PM

PM Modi and UK PM meet schoolchildren who performed at London's Wembley Stadium.

 

13 November 2015, 22:56 PM

PM Modi with UK PM David Cameron & his wife Samantha Cameron at London's Wembley Stadium.