Prime Minister of India emphasises on deepening Diaspora Relations

  In the second day of three day Pravasi Bharatiya Divas from 7-9 January 2013 at Kochi, Kerala, Dr. Manmohan Singh, the Prime Minister of India emphasized the need for deeper relation with diaspora and how the government is keen to promote such relations. He lauded the contribution of diaspora towards Indians development interms of independence movement, democracy and economic growth. “Over the ages, the relationship between Pravasis and Bharat has taken many forms. One of its most glorious manifestations has been their contribution to India’s independence movement. Nearly a hundred years ago, almost to this day, Mahatma Gandhi returned to lead a nation’s march to freedom. This year, we are celebrating the centenary of the Gadar Movement, which was a luminous spark of support in distant California for the struggle for independence being waged at home in our country”, he mentioned.