PM Narendra Modi inaugurates 14th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas, thanks NRIs for supporting note ban

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Pravasi Bharatiya Divas in Bengaluru today.

Pic courtsey: Vikas Swarup

Bengaluru: Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Pravasi Bharatiya Divas in the Karnataka capital city on Sunday.

The 14th edition of the three-day event began in the country's IT hub on Saturday with the spotlight on the role of youth in transforming the society and India's potential to play the role of a 'Vishwa Guru' again.

Modi reached Bengaluru 

Here are the highlights of his speech:

08 January 2017

11:50 IST

"Whether knowledge, time or money, we welcome your contributions that strengthen India’s partnership with overseas community," says Modi, concluding his speech

11:50 IST

A special welcome to the young Pravasis – I hope that on returning to your respective countries, you will remain connected with us: PM

PM: A special welcome to the young Pravasis – I hope that on returning to your respective countries, you will remain connected with us pic.twitter.com/QeESshH9qm

— Vikas Swarup (@MEAIndia) January 8, 2017