No charges of corruption against my govt, PM Modi tells Indian community in Muscat

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Muscat:  Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday arrived in Oman on a two-day visit on the last leg of his tour of three West Asian countries.

More than nine million Indians work and live in the Gulf region. In Oman, they constitute the largest expatriate community.

On the first leg of his trip, PM Modi had travelled to Ramallah, becoming the first Indian Prime Minister to make an official visit to Palestine. From there he visited the UAE, before arriving in Oman. 

11 February 2018

21:41 IST

I feel privileged that I got to talk to you today. Thank you very much, says PM.

PM Modi signs off with 'Bharat Mata ki Jai' and 'Vande Matram'.

21:40 IST

Today there is a hope in Indians around the world that my government will come for their help and bring them back home if they are in trouble, says PM.

21:39 IST

I am aware of some of the problems that you face. We have talked to the Oman government about it, says PM Modi.

21:38 IST

I will do everything to give the country an honest government, maintains PM Modi.

21:37 IST

My government has cancelled the licence of nearly three and a half lakhs companies, says PM.

21:34 IST

We have taken many steps to save the country's and people's money, says PM.

21:34 IST

Electrifying atmosphere! PM @narendramodi addresses the Indian community in #Muscat and shares India's growth story and highlights the vision of a new India. pic.twitter.com/0SVg4qjTXU

— Raveesh Kumar (@MEAIndia) February 11, 2018

21:33 IST

PM Modi further talks about how urea is now easily available now.

21:32 IST

PM talks about how LED bulbs have become cheaper.

21:31 IST

The middlemen have been done away with: PM

21:31 IST

Next-generation infrastructure is being developed in the country keeping in mind needs of 21st century. We are working towards making transportation sector co-dependent: PM

21:30 IST

Highway, Airway, Railway, Waterway all are being integrated: PM

21:26 IST

53 thousand kilometres national highway has begun under Bharatmala project. In different parts of India, work is going on on Railway corridors. In 11 big cities, Metro is being extended, says PM.

21:26 IST

We made new aviation policy. New airports have been made, says PM.

21:21 IST

Earlier people use to ask as to how much was lost. Now they ask how much has come, says PM.

21:18 IST

PM emphasises that there have been no allegations of corruption against his government. No one asks today as to how much Modi took away, he says. 

21:17 IST

Governments come and go, but what is important is what quality of governance give, says PM.

21:15 IST

PM Modi talks about 'Ayushman Bharat' - health insurance scheme - which was announced in Union Budget 2018.

The media has called it 'Modi care', he says. Even my opponents are not opposing it. They are just asking as to how it will be implemented, adds PM.

21:13 IST

We make laws where it is necessary, but after our government came to power, approximately 1,400 laws have been done away with, says PM.

21:12 IST

Making procedures simpler, abolishing unnecessary laws, reducing form pages in government offices from 40-50 to 4-5, bringing them on online platform, listening to people's problems with sincerity and taking action on them, were involved in the culture of governance, says PM Modi.

21:11 IST

PM Modi talks about how it has become much simpler now to make passports.

21:09 IST

The poor are being given life and security insurance at just 90 paise per day. I am a 'chaiwala' (tea-seller), I know even a cup of tea does not come in that much money, says PM.

21:06 IST

In changed India, the poor cannot be turned away from banks, says PM Modi.

21:05 IST

The bureaucrats and the files are the same, but the changes are visible now, says PM.

21:03 IST

With the mantra of minimum government, maximum governance, we are trying to make life easy for the people, emphasises PM Modi.

21:02 IST

Today all Indians are working to create a 'new India, says PM. 

21:01 IST

India is moving ahead at a fast pace, notes PM Modi.

20:59 IST

We Indians believe in Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam (the world is one family), says PM.

20:58 IST

His Majesty Sultan has an inseparable bond with India. My presence in the stadium named after His Majesty holds a huge significance, says PM.

20:58 IST

The aim of my visit is to strengthen the bonds between India and Oman, says PM Modi in Muscat.

20:55 IST

You all have contributed massively to Oman's development, PM Modi tells Indian diaspora.

20:54 IST

India and Indians have played a significant role in Oman’s progress: PM

20:53 IST

The relations between Oman and India are age-old and goes back thousands of years: PM

20:52 IST

Ten years ago, when I was to visit Africa as the CM of Gujarat. I passed by Salalah, stayed there for some time, met some people and today I again got the opportunity to meet them. I wanted to visit Oman since a long time, says PM.

20:45 IST

I can see a mini India in front of me. This is my first visit to Oman, points out PM.

20:44 IST

PM Modi asks people to chant 'Bharat Mata ki Jai' and 'Vande Matram'.

20:43 IST

The diversity seen in India cannot be found elsewhere in the world, says PM.

20:38 IST

PM Modi begins his address, greets the gathering.

20:36 IST

And the stage is set! PM @narendramodi about to address the Indian community at Sultan Qaboos Sports Complex in Muscat. In a gesture signifying high regard for India and PM, Sultan Qaboos accorded a very special honour to PM to address the community from the Royal Box. pic.twitter.com/A8KtW48hUF

— Raveesh Kumar (@MEAIndia) February 11, 2018

20:36 IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrives at Muscat's Sultan Qaboos Sports Complex where he will address the Indian diaspora. pic.twitter.com/VK5dyIAuRB

— ANI (@ANI) February 11, 2018

20:23 IST

Oman: #Visuals from Muscat's Sultan Qaboos Sports Complex where Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the Indian diaspora shortly. pic.twitter.com/yOWOB3LOjG

— ANI (@ANI) February 11, 2018

20:22 IST

Hon'ble PM @narendramodi, will address the largest gathering of over 25000 at Sultan Qaboos Sports Complex. Oman is host to a large and growing Indian community of 0.8 million. Prime Minister chose to address the Indian community as his first event after arrival in Muscat.

— India in Oman (@Indemb_Muscat) February 11, 2018

20:22 IST

Mingling with our own! Indian diaspora turned out In large numbers to enthusiastically welcome PM @narendramodi on his arrival at the hotel in #Muscat. pic.twitter.com/hGRle6Arpd

— Raveesh Kumar (@MEAIndia) February 11, 2018

20:21 IST

A ceremonial and traditional welcome for PM @narendramodi on arrival in Muscat, capital of Oman on his first State visit! Warmly received by Deputy PM of Oman. India accords very high importance to relations with Oman, a key strategic partner in the region. #ExtendedNeighbourhood pic.twitter.com/URY5XBxZ1U

— Raveesh Kumar (@MEAIndia) February 11, 2018

20:20 IST

Landed in Oman. My first programme is the Community Event at the Sultan Qaboos Sports Complex. Looking forward. pic.twitter.com/BxlyZ4eJv4

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) February 11, 2018

20:20 IST

Noting that Oman was a close maritime neighbour with whom India enjoys excellent relations, PM Modi had said ahead of his visit, "I shall also interact with leading businesspersons of Oman on developing stronger economic and business links with India."

India and Oman have thriving links rooted in centuries-old people-to-people exchanges, he had added.

20:19 IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday arrived in Oman on a two-day visit during which he would hold talks with the Sultan of Oman and other key leaders.

He will also meet Deputy Prime Minister for the Council of Ministers Sayyid Fahd bin Mahmoud Al Said and Deputy Prime Minister for International Relations and Cooperation Affairs Sayyid Asa'ad bin Tariq Al Said.