WATCH: "Indian voter's dedication towards development was witnessed in this election's clear-cut mandate," says PM Modi addressing the Indian community in Sri Lanka

dressing Indians gared at India House, Colombo in Sri Lanka, PM Modi, on Sunday, has said that wherever in world he has travelled, he has only heard good reports of resident Indian community and how that community is in synchronization with Indian Prime Minister's thoughts that y all nurture same dream.

"In any part of world, re have been complaints against Indians, according to my kwledge. In last 5 years, I have visited many countries and met many leers and y have always talked about contribution Indian community residing re has me to ir society. y have spoken proudly of Indian culture, which is a matter of great pride. You must have experienced how perception of world towards India has changed. wavelength between Indian community abro and Indian government is so in synchronization in thought, that Indian sitting in Africa or Sri Lanka with a small shop also thinks in same way as Indian Prime Minister. I thank you for giving me this great strength," he said.

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Talking about greatness of Indian democracy, he ded that world is stunned at sheer number of voters and maturity with which y have awarded himself a clear cut mandate.

"In India, you would have seen debate and comments revolving elections. But that has ended w with people awarding a clear cut mandate. This itself shows maturity and intelligence of Indian voter. People may comment on Indian education as y want, but kwledge of democracy of Indian voters was seen in this elections. world is surprised at grand democracy that we are - 900 million voters," he ded.

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Detailing recently concluded Lok Sabha elections, he said since Independence, this election witnessed highest number of voters, women voters and women MPs elected, which is a matter of great pride.  

"Excluding China, highest number of people have voted in this election. After independence, highest voter turut has been recorded in this Lok Sabha election., that too in searing heat of May. This election has h highest women voter turut and highest number of women MPs elected. This has proved how mature Indian electorate is and how dedicated y are to social and democratic principles. Democracy is a trition in India, since s. world still attaches democracy to a facility, t a trition. Hence our democracy is progressing into a superpower while maturing at same time," he said.

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Talking about how rivalry ceases after counting of votes, he said that all parts of India were same and urged Indian overseas community to participate in progressing India.

"Only till counting of votes are we opponents. After that Kashmir to Kanyakumari, Atak to Cuttack, we are one India. social welfare of 130 crore people is only aim of government. We have to progress nation forward in next five years. Fulfilling every Indian's dream, we are working. For this, your participation and blessings are needed. Thank you, for turning up in such big numbers to bless me." he ded.

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