As the Narendra Modi-led NDA government marks 11 years in office, members of the Indian diaspora in Dubai on Tuesday highlighted a significant rise in India’s global standing since 2014, attributing it to Prime Minister Modi’s leadership.
In conversations with IANS, expatriates residing in the United Arab Emirates praised the Prime Minister’s performance over the past decade. They also reflected on the country’s development.
Tarun, an NRI holding Canadian citizenship and currently based in Dubai, stated, “I am a Canadian passport holder, currently living in Dubai. Prime Minister Modi’s 11-year tenure has been excellent. The Prime Minister has increased the respect of Indians in foreign countries a lot. Wherever PM Modi has gone, India’s respect has increased a lot there. PM Modi is about to come to Canada again (this time for the upcoming G7 Summit), and many NRIs like me are eagerly waiting for him. I will also be arriving in Canada with my own special programme.”
Reflecting on India’s transformation, he added, “PM Modi’s popularity has increased globally too because he has brought the country forward in the whole world. PM Modi has done commendable work in the digital world. He has worked for every section of society irrespective of their religion, race or community. He has brought a lot of respect to India at the international level.”
Gopal, another Indian living in the UAE, recalled a public event held during PM Modi’s visit.
“PM Modi held a public meeting in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). This is the first time in the history of the UAE in the last 52 years that I have seen any Prime Minister holding a meeting. Even the local leaders here did not hold any meeting. During PM Modi’s public meeting, it felt like a fair. The local people were surprised as to who had come here and why there was such a huge crowd gathering,” he asserted.
Shekhar Bhatia, who has lived in Dubai for 35 years, echoed similar sentiments. He noted, “I have been living in Dubai for the last 35 years. Over the last 11 years, India’s prestige has increased a lot in the UAE. PM Modi’s visit to the UAE was historic. The way India is viewed abroad has improved a lot. The Narendra Modi government has a very commendable role in the growth of our economy.”
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