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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.

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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.

00:19 AM

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

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.

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.

00:14 AM

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

00:13 AM

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

00:09 AM

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

00:02 AM

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

 

00:00 AM

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

00:00 AM

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

23:51 PM

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

23:51 PM

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

23:49 PM

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

23:47 PM

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

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.

23:46 PM

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

23:46 PM

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

23:44 PM

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

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.

23:43 PM

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

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.

23:38 PM

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

23:38 PM

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

23:35 PM

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

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.

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.

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.

23:33 PM

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

23:32 PM

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

23:31 PM

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

23:30 PM

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

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.

23:29 PM

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

23:16 PM

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

23:14 PM

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

23:13 PM

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

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.

23:12 PM

Diwali theek se manayi? asks PM Modi.

23:09 PM

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

23:07 PM

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

23:06 PM

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

23:06 PM

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

23:04 PM

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

23:03 PM

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

23:03 PM

Kem cho Wembley says Cameron.

23:02 PM

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

23:01 PM

We are all winners today, says Cameron.

23:00 PM

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

22:58 PM

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

 

22:56 PM

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

22:32 PM

PM Modi arrives at London's Wembley Stadium to address the Indian diaspora.

22:30 PM

Mrs. Cameron and PM David Cameron welcome PM Modi to Wembley Stadium for the community programme.

22:28 PM

The London Philharmonic Orchestra perform at London's Wembley Stadium.

 

22:15 PM

Rendition of "Vande Mataram" at London's Wembley Stadium.

21:55 PM

PM Modi is expected to arrive at the Wembley Stadium shortly.

21:52 PM

Indian-origin British singer Jay Sean performs at London's Wembley Stadium.

21:30 PM

Medley of Punjabi dhol, Maharashtrian dhol tasha and pipe band rocks London's Wembley Stadium.

21:24 PM

Alisha Chinai performs "Made in India" at London's Wembley Stadium

21:06 PM

Yoga practitioners from across the UK perform at Wembley Stadium.

 

20:59 PM

Shaimak Dance Group gives an energetic performance at the Wembley Stadium, including a medley to Lord Ganesh.

 

20:45 PM

Amazing Navin Kundra performs at the Wembley Stadium.

 

20:18 PM

Indian diaspora awaits PM Modi as mega Wembley show begins.

 

20:05 PM

Wembley Stadium gears up, as people start to arrive for PM Modi's address.

 

19:49 PM

MEA spokesperson Vikas Swarup tweets more pictures of PM Modi's meeting with Queen Elizabeth II.

 

19:44 PM

PM Modi to address the Indian diaspora later at Wembley Stadium.

19:31 PM

PM Modi arrives at Buckingham Palace for lunch with Queen Elizabeth