Narendra Modi announces lifelong visas for PIOs


New York, Sept 28 (PTI) : Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday told a rapturous crowd of NRIs that Persons of Indian Origin (PIO) cardholders will get lifetime Indian visa and that American tourists will be given visa on arrival.

Modi, who arrived at the packed Madison Square Garden to a rousing welcome, announced the merger of PIO and Overseas Citizens of India schemes to facilitate hassle-free travel to the Indian diaspora.

He announced that PIO cardholders staying in India on long-term basis will no longer have to report to the local police station.

At the unique event in the heart of Manhattan attended by some 20,000 cheering NRIs, Modi said that his big win in the Lok Sabha elections had come with a big responsibility for him which he would fulfil. Modi affirmed that India will move ahead at a rapid pace and lead the 21st century world.

Listing out India’s advantages, the prime minister said that its three strengths were democracy, demographic dividend in which 65 per cent of its population was under 35 years, and the demand for India because it was a huge market. “My effort is to make development a mass movement. I am confident that we will succeed. This country is going to make rapid progress.

“There are many expectations from the new government. This government will be 100 per cent successful in fulfilling the aspirations of people,” he said amid loud cheers.

“My dream is to see every Indian family has a home by 2022,” he said.
Clearly with an eye on the younger generation, Modi said, “We will not do anything which will let you down.”

Attired in a saffron Nehru jacket and yellow kurta, the prime minister held the packed indoor stadium spellbound, asserting that “our attempt is to make development a people’s movement.”

In his 75-minute-long speech in Hindi which he began with “Bharat Mata Ki Jai” while extending greetings for Navratri festival, Modi promised good governance, saying that after a gap of 30 years India has got a government at the Centre with a clear majority.

He also had a jibe at poll predictions in the run-up to the Lok Sabha elections. “No political pundit or opinion-maker could fathom such a verdict,” he said.

“Winning elections is not about any post or chair. It’s a responsibility. Since taking over (as prime minister), I have not even taken a 15-minute vacation,” he said.
“You may not have voted in 2014 but I am sure that when the results were coming, you didn’t sleep and you all celebrated,” he told the NRIs.

Promising a fast pace of development, Modi said, “There is no reason to be disappointed. India will progress very fast and the skills of our youth will take India ahead.”

  

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  • Aubb, Kuwait

    Tue, Sep 30 2014

    @ John Tauro,Kuwait.
    Quote:
    In the interest of national security it is not advisable to issue visas on arrival to Americans. There are thousands of Pakistanis, Bangladeshis, Iranians and Arabs who have acquired American citizenship. Even some G.C.C. countries have banned visas to Pakistanis, Afghans and Bangladeshis. Unquote.

    I fully agree with you on the above. There is also a concern in the US, that many children of above origins might be trying to enter US thru the Mexican borders for the dubious purpose of terrorism too.

    Quote : Secondly what’s the need to grant lifelong visas to PIOs? These PIOs are those who have happily given up Indian citizenship and are no more interested in the welfare of India. I have heard people saying “India mein rehne ka kya faida?” or “Indian bane rehne se kya milega?”Unquote.

    Many Indians who fall in the above category, returned to India, during the financial meltdown in the US filling the gap of the technical skills India lacked, and were also instrumental in many start ups in India too.

    Having the PIO and OCI doesn't mean all Indians of US origin will rush back to India, but will open the door for more social and economic interaction between both the countries which is beneficial for India too.

    We as NRIs in the Gulf etc. left India with the same attitude of "India mein rehne ka kya faidha?" isn't it???

    Thanks to NRI remittances to India, which are the largest in the world, and the NRIs who realised the potential of returning/investing in India at the moment in time.

    India needs to open the doors to its neighboring countries too, so that we will have free exchange of persons and commerce thereby reducing our reliance on the west to a certain extent.

    Opening the doors to the global Indian diaspora will bring in opportunities never seen before.

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  • Sachidanand Shetty, Mundkur/Dubai

    Tue, Sep 30 2014

    First time in my life I felt that we should encourage our children pursue higher education in India rather than looking for any foreign country because being NRE we missed many social life of our beloved India but we don’t want our children suffer like this. Though it is late many like me might have realized now that money is not the only motive in our life!!!! There are many things goes beyond money but that is enjoyable only in our home country i.e. Bharat

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  • Antony Fernandes, Mangalore/USA

    Tue, Sep 30 2014

    A. S. Mathew, USA

    I do agree with you, With a US passport I can visit a gulf country without any problems I can get a visa on arrival at the airport. Unfortunately being an Indian origin and having a surrendered Indian passport, I can not enter my own country without a visa taken from US Indian embassy/consulate. I was always talking on this with my friends and laughing about Indian govt. rules.

    Mr. Modi has done this. “and that American tourists will be given visa on arrival” good news for all those who doesn’t obtained their PIO or OCI. Big headache is gone!

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  • Lingappa, Kuppepadavu/Amsterdam

    Mon, Sep 29 2014

    To all the PM haters in this forum,, FRankly do you think this cuxt of the first order Raul Vinci Khan or his mom the Italian Bar maid would give such a speech or qualify for such a standing ovation? Can they sing our national anthem? Do they know it in the first place? Who do you expect then someone like Janardhana Poojari who lost to a no good opponent by 150K votes..? LOL.Go fly a kite mates !

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  • Bsatheesh, udupi/dubai

    Mon, Sep 29 2014

    Please stop hatred comments.Grow up guys.Support the politician who work for the growth of India.leave all religious coments and support modi only who have the power and ability to bring India number one country in the world or else india will be like Somalia.Grow up guys.

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  • saleem, mangalore/abu dhabi

    Mon, Sep 29 2014

    The truth will prevail. Let us wait and watch in sha Allah.

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  • wellwisher, udupi

    Mon, Sep 29 2014

    Did he promise "ACCHE DIN " for loyal Indians or for the PIO'S????.. they already are enjoying their acche din so need not provide more facility.. if u really wanna do something good , do it for the for the poor people residing in ur soil . We Indians are retained in the airport for security issues in US and those are given visa on arrival.. WAH kay acche din dekne mil rahe hai... whom are you trying to impress??? work for the nation nt for the people who are even bothered sbout the nation

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  • Anthony Lobo, Mangalore

    Mon, Sep 29 2014

    and Jaimini, do not insult as I know you are educated and do not pass comment like a educated dumb. Whatever he has done FM and PM nobody is done including our beloved ABV who is also a nationalist because there are so many big crocodiles in the respective party.

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  • simple, bangalore

    Mon, Sep 29 2014

    Whatever, when he utes what he promised, then only what he spoke has any meaning.
    We have to wait and see, as it is too early to ask for results.
    Anything he does good to the Indian public will be appreciated whole heartedly.
    Now he has openly told the world what he intends to do as PM of India, how he is going to develop India and house every Indian by the year 2022.
    I wish our PM well in all the good work he is going to do in the years to come, to develop India further and carry on the good work done by his predecessor Govt.

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  • Mahendra Shetty, Mumbai Mangalore

    Mon, Sep 29 2014

    HE KNOWS THE PROBLEM OFF ALL THE SECTION PEOPLE INCLUDING NRI'S....

    THE ONLY LEADER HAS THE CAPABILITY TO DO THE BEST FOR THE COMMON PEOPLE.....

    HE IS THE NEW MASSAIH OF DEVELOPMENT.......

    LONG LIVE MODIJI.......

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  • Mann, bangalore

    Mon, Sep 29 2014

    Very good speech by PM Modi.
    If all he professed at the MSG are done with, then he is a real doer. There is no doubt he is a workaholic and if he makes his Ministers etc too fall in line with him to be responsible towards their duties, then he will definitely succeed.
    It's not the visas but what he said about using demographic advantage - using youth for development. He has promised not to disappoint them.
    I think if all that comes true as time passes, India will see good times with out dated laws abolished and quick service brought in, to speed up work\getting rid of red tape.
    I like what he did during his USA trip and wish him success now and in the future. Hope his dream of every Indian having a roof over his head by the year 2022, comes true.

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  • Dr Mohan Prabhu, LL.D., QC, mangalore, ottawa

    Mon, Sep 29 2014

    I guess India's beloved PM is waiting for our PM's invitation to visit Canada to announce the same "on arrival visa" to Canadians, especially to Canadians of Indian origin, so he can extend the same privileges as he has promised to do to American citizens.

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  • A. S. Mathew, U.S.A.

    Mon, Sep 29 2014

    Lifelong visa for PIO visa holders, great news. No police station visit, far better news. I do remember that pain in 1999.
    Mr. Modi, something very productive and praiseworthy.

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  • John Tauro , M'lore / Kuwait

    Mon, Sep 29 2014

    In the interest of national security it is not advisable to issue visas on arrival to Americans. There are thousands of Pakistanis, Bangladeshis, Iranians and Arabs who have acquired American citizenship. Even some G.C.C. countries have banned visas to Pakistanis, Afghans and Bangladeshis. Secondly what’s the need to grant lifelong visas to PIOs? These PIOs are those who have happily given up Indian citizenship and are no more interested in the welfare of India. I have heard people saying “India mein rehne ka kya faida?” or “Indian bane rehne se kya milega?”

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  • sudhir, Mangalore

    Mon, Sep 29 2014

    Heri Fernandes, MANGALORE/UK
    very well said !. If everyone blame just because of their party then india will never change. He is someone who at least putting effort to bring in some change lets think in positive way.

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  • Heri Fernandes, MANGALORE/UK

    Mon, Sep 29 2014

    Exactly Sudhir...The main problem of our society is our narrow mindedness. Hope every Indian will wake up and contribute in whatever little way they can to the vision that current PM has put forward. I truly hope that this century belongs to India..

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  • sid, mangalore

    Mon, Sep 29 2014

    the problem is a section of our society just thinks About their religion . country is the last option for them . they will vote for the same party even if a incapable guy is made the PM candidate . I am a huge supporter of modi but I will change my vote the day I feel , there is a better leader be it in congress or any other party . Country comes first !!!

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  • ca girishkk, m'lore/dxb

    Mon, Sep 29 2014


    NAMO's development begin by building up of toilet (I seek Chaddiwala's clarification on Toilet..., western or Indian) if western then NAMO's develpment march begin by adoption of Western Culture (good going)

    Is there any strategic arrangement with Italians companies as they are world famous for this line of product)

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  • Keshava, Puttur

    Mon, Sep 29 2014

    Mr. Wilson, total of 9 crores were spent for the Madison square function y'day. But all these money was spent by NRIs(Indian Americans). Not even a single rupee was from Govt of India. You may read news papers or online about this.

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  • Wilson, Doha

    Mon, Sep 29 2014

    Dear Keshava, Puttur,I fully agree with you, That is the reason without any problem they got the visas, And we Indians got From Govt of USA BABAJI KA TU##U...........

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  • Achhu, Mlore

    Mon, Sep 29 2014

    Each visit / Travel of Mr. Modi make feel Sonia and Rahul like "Che!! Yanna Chance Miss Aand"

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  • MYB, Mangalore

    Mon, Sep 29 2014

    USA on hunt...

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  • MYB, Mangalore

    Mon, Sep 29 2014

    For Life long or for 3-4 years?

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  • Dsouza, Dubai

    Mon, Sep 29 2014

    Will the Americans also give visa on arrival for the Indians? I understand for the PIO's however disagree with the Visa on arrival status for countries who do not provide the same facility to the Indians.

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  • Wilson, Doha

    Mon, Sep 29 2014

    If they give us On arrival visa, Then their embassy staff will sell Chai in Gujarat............

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  • Jaimini P.B., Manipal,Sharjah

    Mon, Sep 29 2014

    NARENDRA Modi..

    Narendra = Nara Indra =GUNA sandhi..Indranalli iruva Gunaviruva Manushya..!! Mahan Purusha..Medhaavi..

    Modi = Maatinallu,kelasadallu "modi" maaduva kalaakara..!!

    Narendra Modi = Melina eradu padagalu jote aadre..matte kela beke ? Chanda...Prachanda..Trikaala Jnaani..Ajeya..Chiranjivi (namma manassinalli)..

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  • gm, mlore

    Mon, Sep 29 2014

    well said, matinalli modi maduvava.

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  • Heri Fernandes, MANGALORE/UK

    Mon, Sep 29 2014

    I was a proud Indian watching his speech. When the Indian national anthem was sung at the Madison Square and our proud PM singing along, I was deeply moved. How many of our Indian political leaders have started their speech with 'Bharath Matha ki Jai' in the past at the foreign soil??? It was not an empty political speech, but a true Indian pouring his heart out in the best spirit of the Indians. The speech has been debated in the western media and must have given goose bumps to US and UK political biggies..Today I was very proud to speak about my Indian PM in my office which I was never able to do when MMS led us for past 10 years. This is once a life time leader and hope every Indian supports him in the fulfillment of his vision for the country.. Hope Modi visits UK soon..Soooo disheartening to see the cheap comments in this forum.

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  • Prakash, Dubai

    Mon, Sep 29 2014

    100 % true sir. One big salute to you.

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  • gm, mlore

    Mon, Sep 29 2014

    When MMS or anyone else visited anywhere was there any publicity?

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  • Heri Fernandes, MANGALORE/UK

    Mon, Sep 29 2014

    I agree to the point that, probably there was no publicity.. But firstly why was there no publicity? Secondly even if someone arranged for the publicity do you think MMS would have been able to live up the publicity created? Probably not because his presence was just NOT felt, not only abroad but within India itself. I greatly admire the integrity and intellectual capacity of MMS and I respect him.. He was one of best finance ministers that India ever had. But he was definitely not doing justice to the throne of PM. For me a leader must not only be an intellectual but also be BOLD, OUTSPOKEN and a VISIONARY..because billions of people look upto them and draw inspiration from them.. And you accept it or not, the fact is Modi has all of it in him.. Long live our PM....

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  • Jaimini P.B., Manipal,Sharjah

    Mon, Sep 29 2014

    In simple words..Mr.Moun Mohan is fit for clerical work and Mr.Modi is for Manager Post !!

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  • Albert, Mangalore

    Mon, Sep 29 2014

    ........and Pappu for sweeper's post!!

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  • Eric Coelho, Mangalore

    Mon, Sep 29 2014

    BJP and Namo announced many sops before elections that will be completed within 100 days. Has any of these sops being fulfilled. Anybody can tell me. Now AAP has got a new sop from america coming by our PM that PIO's will be lifelong Visa. Please note the date and time when it was announced and when it will be implemented. If it is implemented then for 3 million Indian in USA it is a fast buck but for 1.20 Billion Indians it will be a slow buck.

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  • kuldesh, bangalore

    Mon, Sep 29 2014

    wait until 5 years.every promises will be fulfilled.people have given him 5 years to fulfill all promises not 120 days.if not you can criticize

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  • Peter, Bangalore

    Mon, Sep 29 2014

    Come out from election campaign .
    Let me know single agreement in this visit which benefits our country ?

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  • Indian, Mangalore

    Mon, Sep 29 2014

    Jai Modiji..
    Feeling Proud :)

    And for all the HATERS-
    H-Having
    A-Anger
    T-Towards
    E-Everyone
    R-Reaching
    S-Success

    get a life HATERS!

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  • Mohan, Mangalore

    Mon, Sep 29 2014

    Never seen this extent of Hatred from Human to Human. Remind you, he is now our Prime Minister.

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  • jeevan, mangalore

    Mon, Sep 29 2014

    Whole world salute you modiji.. we are proud of you.

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  • geoffrey, hat hill

    Mon, Sep 29 2014

    Being a typical Gujju, this Modi boy will do everything with in his capacity (and beyond) to appease the rich and powerful US NRIs. Even though he was denied Visa for a decade, here he goes... Visa on arrival for US tourists. WILL THE US RECIPROCATE IN A SIMILAR MANNER TOWARDS INDIAN TOURISTS??? Reminds me of Richard Crasta's 'Impressing the whites'.

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  • Deepak, Paladka

    Mon, Sep 29 2014

    Good Speech Indeed. We Indians gave earlier government 10 years to serve or rule India and now we need to give new Government time. If it benefits the nation it is well and good or else JANATHA JANARDHAN will decide again.

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  • Joseph F. Gonsalves, Bannur, Puttur / Mangalore

    Mon, Sep 29 2014

    Person of Indian Origin /PIO's will get life time visa.

    And is this a big achievement?!

    Secondly Chaaiwaala knows well one who has entered in USA are not coming and settling in India that is the reason chaaiwaala is offering PIO's. Those who have settled in USA know well that their ACCHHE DHIN ARE IN USA AND NOT IN INDIA UNDER CHAAIWAALA.

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  • Alwyn, CANADA

    Tue, Sep 30 2014

    very true statement. Indians are more free, happy in the west than so called India. Never know what is next for the person life stored life, death, torture, communalism, poverty, never know the next moment in India

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  • B.S. Badarinarayan, Bangalore

    Mon, Sep 29 2014

    It was fantastic, awasome speach never seen before or will see in future . It is MODIJI attraction the whole world was wacthing his every word spelled . Only after SRI SWAMY VIVEKANANDA swamyji address the Americans seen like this our PM addressing NRI at America. JAI HO

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  • Joseph F. Gonsalves, Bannur, Puttur / Mangalore

    Mon, Sep 29 2014

    In the Madison Square P.R.O.'s Modified ModiSin.

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  • Namo Sab, Kudla

    Mon, Sep 29 2014

    Dear PM,

    Its better to maintain "JOSH MEIN HOSH". Or else you will sell our India very soon.

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  • Joseph F. Gonsalves, Bannur, Puttur / Mangalore

    Mon, Sep 29 2014

    During Vajpayee period as P.M. India was shining in the tax payers money and they failed miserably.

    Now only Chaaiwaala is shining in tax payers money.

    Un-necessary hype and WiFi and for this scuffle with a journalist in the USA. Here also the PRO's of chaaiwaala have shown their S**T popularity
    He will definitely fail miserably.

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  • R.Shenoy , Mumbai

    Mon, Sep 29 2014

    It's all fine, but how it's ache din? They were Indian citizens ditched Indian passport's and proudly became Other nation citizens, to Oh I'm American, or Canadian or Australian, etc. Such people getting Life time Visa's, means, once u get Visa it's for life time and One fees. If u take every time visa each each time u have to pay fees for the Visa and our Indian employees get paid. now all Indian Embasis n Consulates start reducing our Indian staff's, due to less work. This is what "Ache Din"

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  • Santan Mascarenhas, Kinnigoli/Mumbai

    Mon, Sep 29 2014

    The scheme for PIOs to get life time visa is already there. That is OCI (overseas citizenship card). I asked PIOs, why you can not use OCI ? They said they love India, but, they love their money also. For OCI card, consulates charge $ 278 (Rs 16,680) which they do not want to pay. Now, it seems, Modi is intending to make both PIO and OCI card into one. It is presumed that those who have PIO card, may have to pay less for the new scheme. But, those who do not have PIO card, I do not think, they can get the new card at a lower fee. Some PIOs have never travelled to India in their life time and hence, for this new scheme, how many will apply, cannot not be said.

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  • Rohit Kamath, Mumbai

    Mon, Sep 29 2014

    Guys Many Doesn't know that Manmohan Singh already had been granted 'Duel Citizenship' which is more stronger than Life long Visa's PIO. Now how do u ensure there won't be any misuse of this visa facility, specially for Pak bound terrorist?

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  • Santan Mascarenhas, Kinnigoli/Mumbai

    Mon, Sep 29 2014

    Rohit Kamath
    There is some confusion here. There is no dual citizenship in India, like some other countries. What MMS granted was OCI (Overseas Citizenship of India card). An Indian cannot have both, Indian Passport and at the same time other country's passport. Even if someone is granted naturalization in India, the foreign national has to surrender his passport with his embassy and only then Indian passport is issued to him.

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  • Kudla, Kudla

    Mon, Sep 29 2014

    If u listen the words carefully, he gave the credit not to him...He just showcased the immense skill and talent of Indian Youths. Hope it clear to u now!

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  • Mohandas Kapikad, Mangaluru

    Mon, Sep 29 2014

    This is called MODIfied. Acche din aa rahe he.

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  • tony d'souza, mangalore/usa

    Mon, Sep 29 2014

    As usual real feku is not to be seen around.U know whom i am referring.Otherwise no opportunity was lost criticize him in this platform

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  • John Tauro , Mlore / Kuwait

    Mon, Sep 29 2014

    Mr. Tony D'Souza,
    I think that "real Feku" has nothing left to throw (Fekne ke liye ab bacha hi kya hai?)

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  • Wilson, Doha

    Mon, Sep 29 2014

    Sirf Chai pine ke baad chai patti..............

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  • JK, Udupi/Dubai

    Mon, Sep 29 2014

    INDIA IS SHINING UNDER MODI'S LEADERSHIP!

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  • HENRY MISQUITH, Bahrain

    Mon, Sep 29 2014

    Many people expressed their happiness over this decision to grant life-long visas for PIOs.

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  • JK, UDUPI/DUBAI

    Mon, Sep 29 2014

    IF MODI'S POPULARITY CONTINUES TO GROW LIKE THIS, ANTI MODI COMMENTATOR WILL SLOWLY DISSAPPEAR FROM DAIJI'S FORUM

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  • Vishal D Souza, Mangalore

    Mon, Sep 29 2014

    Fantastic, I love you Modi.

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  • Monu, perla

    Mon, Sep 29 2014

    He already spend 3 days, still Obama didnt meet him.. great PM

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  • KRPrabhu, Bangalore

    Mon, Sep 29 2014

    Monu,It is not fish market to meet any one at any time.Scedule is in place to meet all his engagements of five days.....do not worry........

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  • vikas, Dubai

    Mon, Sep 29 2014

    come on , its weekend over there, and they are americans don't want to spoil sat-sunday. An ordinary person wont be available during weekend, how can you expect US President will work on week end, be patience,

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  • SURESH MAROLI, MANGALORE/BAHRAIN

    Mon, Sep 29 2014

    It's diplomatic visit. Everything according to protocol. YOu cheap minded people won't understand.

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  • manu, manglore

    Mon, Sep 29 2014

    This is U.P.A govts initiative thanx modi for your intelligence now dont cry foul ....and blame me instead apply burnol...

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  • India First, India

    Mon, Sep 29 2014

    India is on vibrant mode !!! If we keep same spirit, India will be a Super Power by 2030 !!

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  • sid, mangalore

    Mon, Sep 29 2014

    Very inspiring speech . every indian will be motivated to contribute in his own way

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  • Af, mangalore

    Mon, Sep 29 2014

    of course we have reached mars by cheapest cost, less than auto fare,
    our scientist need appreciations and why Modi is taking credit out of this? who started this mission ? who funded this mission? it is the MANMOHAN SINGH. During his tenure many impotent mile stones were achieved people should not forget about this,
    Millions Indians are working in US and other part of the countries , it is the BIG achievement of previous govt and modi is taking credit for this.
    Let PM Modi achieves such milestone and start taking credit, then we will appreciate him.

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  • Dinesh Poojary, Kundapura/Bengaluru

    Mon, Sep 29 2014

    Af, mangalore

    Chadrayana's was Vajapayee's dream and ambitious program. It started in 2003 but completed during UPA's rule.

    Modiji gave credit for Indians, not for himself in his speech.

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  • vellano1, Mumbai

    Mon, Sep 29 2014

    During his tenure many "impotent" mile stones

    hahaha.. Anna gottijjerda malla english word bareodchi!! arthogu anartha aapundu! -)

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  • ER, Mangalore

    Mon, Sep 29 2014

    HA HA HA HA VALLA.NOI MAN GOT GOT IT RIGHT

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  • geoffrey, hat hill

    Mon, Sep 29 2014

    He must be referring to Nithyananda's milestone.

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  • Af, mangalore

    Mon, Sep 29 2014

    Low mentality people will always think lower.

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  • Dinesh Poojary, Kundapura/Bengaluru

    Mon, Sep 29 2014

    Yesterday most frustrated people are our CONGIS. This program was live telecast in 80 countries. Whatever the channels they switch Kannada, Hindi, English ....etc, only MODI was haunting them :-)

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  • Vincent Praveen Castelino, Pernal / Mumbai

    Mon, Sep 29 2014


    Though it looks very rosy there in U.S, in reality it's nothing but a "Farce" OR one can call it nothing but a "Publicity Stunt".

    That's it. At least his supporters there in U.S and back here at India are happy and enthused with the event.

    Popat banthe banthe hi aakhir me bach gaya YA Obama ne bachaya bechaara Modi ko!!!

    Nothing great is going to happen whether it is in "Madison Square" OR even at "Times Square".

    "True Color" of Mr. Modi will not change!!!

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  • Vincent Praveen Castelino, Pernal / Mumbai

    Mon, Sep 29 2014


    @ Dinesh Poojary, Kundapura/Bengaluru

    What difference it makes!!!.

    Kapde badalkar aur Sardar patel ka "Nakkal"(Copy) karne se kya Mr. Modi ka asli color change naheen hone wala he ya woh "Loh-Purush" Ya "Sardar Patel" naheen ban sakta he!!!

    Pehele "Soch aur Vichar" badalne padenghe to hi is desh me kuch badlav hoga sab ke saath!!!

    America aur India me Raath aur Din ka pharakhh he!!!

    America me Hindu ho ,Issahi ho, ya Musalman ya aur koi ho,....partiality naheen jo Mr. Modi ne kar dhikaya he Gujarath me!!!

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  • Wilson, Doha

    Mon, Sep 29 2014

    How Much Money he spent in USA? Media, clothing, singer, Painter ,BJP leader styed since month, Example Delhi MP......This is called Gujrathi marketing...Is there any point he is doing fasting? Only Ullu making for us...His life style is better than Prince of Brunei.......

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  • ROSHAN, MUMBAI

    Mon, Sep 29 2014

    So what is your problem?.

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  • Wilson, Doha

    Mon, Sep 29 2014

    Problem is same way what congress looted.............No change..

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  • vellano1, Mumbai

    Mon, Sep 29 2014

    Definitely less than what Congress spends on TV/Print ads on Rajiv and Indira Janam din!! n worst is congi spends tax payers money and Overseas friends of BJP spend from their pockets! :)

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  • Kanirali, indian

    Mon, Sep 29 2014

    You guys only point out this thing only.......grow up wilson ..... Jai ho MODI

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  • Raks, M'lore

    Mon, Sep 29 2014

    We witnessed another thriller as Modi hits the bulls eye again.
    It was when Sachin was in the ground we wanted to scream Sachin.... Sachin.... and this time in Madison Square garden, its was Modi...!!! Modi...!!!...

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  • Shaikh Saheb, Udupi / doha

    Mon, Sep 29 2014

    Visa on arrival for Americans no issues..
    But please do not issue for American who are pakistani origin or any other arab country origin.

    Because we do not want any bomb blasts and get humiliated...

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  • Sunil, Mangalore

    Mon, Sep 29 2014

    @Shaikh Saheb-Udupi/Doha

    I endorse your comment. We don't want any waste.

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  • Shiva, Udupi / Qatar

    Mon, Sep 29 2014

    Ache din for PIO/ OCIS.. Good move by Modiji.

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  • Ranjan shetty, Mangalore

    Mon, Sep 29 2014

    most liked comment on Daijiworld till date I guess..

    Shaikh Saheb good comment really a good msg to whole world to show how united we stay..

    This is Modi wave of unity and secularism

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  • vellano1, Mumbai

    Mon, Sep 29 2014

    US torturerd him for Visa for last 10 years... but this guy, such a big heart, gave away life long visa for all PIO/OCIs, so that they dong have trouble!! remember its not just Gujjus who benefit from this.. all naysayers like Commies in US, like amrtya sen and lot many mangaloreans, who never voted him and all indians who r congress supporters too!!! ye hota hai bhai, Diaspora ko dilaasa dilanaa, ki u mean something for us! -) aur koso Modi ko, kyun ki, its Indian trait, to run down the "helper"!

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