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WASHINGTON: United States (US) House Speaker Paul Ryan has invited Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to address a joint session of Congress in June, CNN reported. It is unclear whether Modi has accepted the invitation as yet.
The invitation is a sharp turnaround for a leader who was once barred from the US over massacres of Muslims.
In a statement on Thursday, Ryan called the US-India relationship "a pillar of stability in an important region of the world".
"This address presents a special opportunity to hear from the elected leader of the world's most populous democracy on how our two nations can work together to promote our shared values and to increase prosperity."
The invitation comes on the heels of a report stating the US Congress will withhold a $430 million grant for the sale of F-16s to Pakistan and $742 million in military aid amid Congress concerns the F-16s will be used against India.
Modi was previously denied a diplomatic visa to the US by George W. Bush's administration in 2005 under a law barring entry to foreigners who have committed "particularly severe violations of religious freedom" due to Modi's suspected involvement in the 2002 riots in Gujrat state.
Modi denied any wrongdoing and India's Supreme Court ruled in 2010 he had no case to answer.
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Apr 29, 2016 04:54pm
At last truth will win....Satyameva jayate
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Apr 29, 2016 04:54pm
India is also hosting 3 milatery exercises with Russian this year
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Apr 29, 2016 04:56pm
While our politicians are busy making offshore companies this guy is taking India way forward and very fast at that too. This is leading to a paradigm shift in world order. His next visit is to Iran
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Apr 29, 2016 04:59pm
Is he gonna teach them yoga?
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Apr 29, 2016 05:01pm
When Mr.Nawaz going to address joint congress?
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Apr 29, 2016 05:03pm
Love Him or hate Him but you cant ignore PM Modi!
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Apr 29, 2016 05:05pm
@Ali ..He already thought that
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Apr 29, 2016 05:07pm
@Basit Ali India was also plagued with corruption and siphoning off money abroad. In last elections the G family was thrown out and every since then the things are turning around. The people in Pakistan may also consider getting rid of the families. It will be good for the country.
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Apr 29, 2016 05:07pm
He is the first prime minister I feel proud of..
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Apr 29, 2016 05:09pm
Good for Modi n India ! Anyway I wonder how on earth India is being friendly to Iran , Saudi , Israel , Uae at same time ? Or have excellent relations with USA n Russia , China n Japan with ease !
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Apr 29, 2016 05:08pm
What a leader this man is...and unfortunately corrupt people in India hates him..
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Apr 29, 2016 05:10pm
Leader of the biggest democracy in Asia.
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Apr 29, 2016 05:11pm
Deal of f16 cancelled ,Modi invited to address congress.The thurst of Indian diplomacy....
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Apr 29, 2016 05:16pm
It is an honour.
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Apr 29, 2016 05:18pm
@Pakistani ....na the biggest democracy in the world !
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Apr 29, 2016 05:21pm
@Kaly.... Most Indians love him.....
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Apr 29, 2016 05:21pm
It's not diplomacy. It's MODIplomacy!
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Apr 29, 2016 05:23pm
Hope he doesn't start speaking against the congress mistaking it for Indian congress party, BJP arch rivals.
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Apr 29, 2016 05:27pm
Narendra Modi will be the FIFTH Indian Prime Minister to address a joint session the US Congress.
Others were Rajiv Gandhi, Narasimha Rao, Atal Bihari Vajpayee and Dr. Manmohan Singh.
I hope Modi accepts and we Indian have something to look forward to on 8, June.:):)
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Apr 29, 2016 05:30pm
Why isn't our FO trying to block this? Indian diplomats are so adept at causing issues for Pakistan like trying to block the F16 deal which we thought has gone through.
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Apr 29, 2016 05:32pm
Very good. India is taking the American bait hook, line and sinker. The Americans have realised that they can literally take the Indian population for a ride just by stroking Modi's over-sized ego. These are not diplomatic victories, these are the wooing tactics of a Super-power to ensnare the Indian leadership into its anti-China united front. There are Indians who actually see this for what it is, however, dissenting voices in India these days get very little oxygen. Just watch and see what happens. America needs India for one reason and one reason only. And they better deliver. To be America's friend is lethal. Ask any Pakistani, we will tell you.
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Apr 29, 2016 05:35pm
Good for him, He is doing it successfully!!
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Apr 29, 2016 05:35pm
Modi ,the person who works without holiday and no family life and no corruption charge excellent oratory skills , even if some may hate him but world at large appreciate him and hardly anybody can ignore him.
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Apr 29, 2016 05:35pm
@Pakistani BIGGEST DEMOCRACY IN THE WORLD NOT ASIA...
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Apr 29, 2016 05:35pm
@Arsalan Who said the F-16 deal is blocked? Part of the funding is blocked, not the planes. And Also, it isnt Indian diplomats that are adept at anything, it is the Israeli lobbyists they employ that do all the work. Check your facts.
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Apr 29, 2016 05:38pm
Mr. Modi being invited to the USA to address the US congress. History is repeating itself. Just like when general Ayub was invited and was received by pe sident Kennedy at the airport.
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Apr 29, 2016 05:39pm
@Super One simple mantra, think positive, think big and believe bigger.
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Apr 29, 2016 05:40pm
@Mohammed We have equally good relations with russia and a stable relation with China.
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Apr 29, 2016 05:40pm
Narendra Modi's ideas and his clear articulation are a treat to listen to.
He does NOT target Muslims, but rather encourages them to become active participants in India's march to progress.
In one of his addresses to the nation he mentioned IMRAN KHAN a school teacher in the state of Rajasthan who developed smartphone apps which can be used by students for tutorials in maths.
In another, he mentioned NOOR JEHAN from Uttar Pradesh, who rented out solar powered lamps to village residents without electricity.
I really wish 'Dawn' will cover these stories as well? His message is simple,clear and very pragmatic. You can be follower of any religion in India, but try to educate yourself, skill yourself for the market- place and become a PARTICIPANT in India's progress.:):):)
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Apr 29, 2016 05:40pm
Proud moment for Us Indians. May God protect our PM from all the evils.
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Apr 29, 2016 05:44pm
@Super, good observation ! This comes from historical third alliance - NAM (Non-alignment Movement) that India's first PM Nehru started with Nasser of Egypt and Sukarno of Indonesia. At that time Pakistan chose to align with US. India was inclined towards Soviet Union which meant we didn't have very good relationship with US until Bajpayee's BJP government sought to correct this. Also world order by then was changed as Soviet Union collapsed and USA remained the only super power. Besides, I think Pakistan also maintains these days good relationship with all three major powers US, Russia and China.
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Apr 29, 2016 05:47pm
Us-India relation will strengthen further next year
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Apr 29, 2016 05:49pm
Wow! As an American I protest. There was time when he was banned from coming to US and now this? Unbelievable!
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Apr 29, 2016 05:52pm
@Super Chamchagiri! As simple as that!
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Apr 29, 2016 05:51pm
Hyprocosy by US government
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Apr 29, 2016 05:54pm
India so far has enjoyed playing all sides and keeping everyone happy apart from their issue with Pakistan. They have never taken a strong stand for or against any issue or country other than Pakistan. Close American ties mean that this will change in the future. US has ONLY it's own national interest in mind which will never change. A time will come when India will be put on the spot to take a strong stand with or against the US on the international stage be it against China/Russia or conflict in the Middle East. Only then we will see where India stands.
Enjoy the ride for the moment. It will get rough in the future.
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Apr 29, 2016 05:57pm
@alizardan it will be cancelled soon as Russia denied that, they didn't even signed the export of S-400 air defense system, India lied about it. Its just a beginning of Alliance with USA and leaving Russia behind. India will pay for it, Russia can't accept hypocritical policies.
Thats my thoughts.
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Apr 29, 2016 05:58pm
@Mohammed Aside from some well-intentioned, but misguided hardcore lefties, everyone in India wants better ties with US. In my somewhat peripheral town, nearly every middle class family has someone in the family living in US and doing rather well at that, bringing back pleasant stories. So US is not seen as the other. There is no distrust. In a pew poll, some years ago, Indians expressed trust in US policy, more than Americans themselves did.
@tanweer
No, this is not like Ayub invitation at all. India is too big to be anyone's dependent and too good to pass up as a partner. It is all about the economy and growth.
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Apr 29, 2016 06:01pm
@Basit Ali
Well said
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Apr 29, 2016 06:00pm
@Mohammed
You do have a valid point but we in India dont trust the US totally. During the Kargirl war,they refused to give us GPS access.So ,we went ahead and developed our own.
The US is not any countries friend neither is China. Its each country to itself.
Do you really think China cares about Pakistan ?
Be realistic in your assessment. China needs Pak only for Gwadar
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Apr 29, 2016 06:01pm
@Rohit - Such "honour" of addressing Congress was also conveyed to our dictator president Ayub Khan and don't forget Modi had visa ban not too long ago. So, not much to write home about - they do what suits them.
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Apr 29, 2016 06:04pm
@lafanga you see now where we stand? 1st in economy growth and FDIs.
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Apr 29, 2016 06:05pm
One feels so inspired after listening to his show Mann ki baat on radio..its truly from his heart and shows his simplicity and honesty in thought and action. Such a PM comes once in a century..
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Apr 29, 2016 06:08pm
@Harmony-1© had but now red carpet. He doesn't go un noticed
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Apr 29, 2016 06:12pm
Ah, but has he been the guest of the Queen, and rode with her around London, in her gilded Carriage, like Ayab Khan was honored??
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Apr 29, 2016 06:12pm
@Harmony-1© That's what makes him that more loving, isn't it? He can make US take a U-turn. Love MODI!
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Apr 29, 2016 06:18pm
@Mohammed Well said bro, but it is economics that is driving the world today, not political gains.
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Apr 29, 2016 06:17pm
@Skeptic No, but he has been honored in Saudi Arabia and will be honored in Iran
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Apr 29, 2016 06:18pm
He is far better than Manmohan.
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Apr 29, 2016 06:19pm
The best after Lal Bahadur Shastri.
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Apr 29, 2016 06:19pm
@Skeptic He hosted Obama and Prince of England, can you do that today?
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Apr 29, 2016 06:20pm
As an Indian, I am proud of Mr Modi and of what he does for our country.
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Apr 29, 2016 06:22pm
@Skeptic Why so concerned if there is nothing new?
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Apr 29, 2016 06:22pm
@Super It is very simple. India's relations with others are not based on religion.
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Apr 29, 2016 06:23pm
I am not a Modi fan but all said and done he has been working hard. Everyone makes mistakes, will not be pre-judiced on my opinion henceforth.
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Apr 29, 2016 06:26pm
@Anuj You need to read my comment again and see what I am trying to convey.
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Apr 29, 2016 06:30pm
@ROHIT PANDEY "He does NOT target Muslims, but rather encourages them to become active participants in India's march to progress."
Really? Gujarat 2000 comes to mind plus where do the Muslims stand in this "progress" in India ... at the bottom of the pit.
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Apr 29, 2016 06:33pm
@Arsalan "Why isn't our FO trying to block this?"
Nawaz Sharif does not even have a Foreign Minister and you want him to block this? Get real please.
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Apr 29, 2016 06:33pm
India is a pawn against China, nothing more
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Apr 29, 2016 06:32pm
@Mohammed america is very lethal friend . America took advantage of Pakistan against Russia and India just because your leader were not capable. They didn't care about Pakistan interest, instead worked for US interest. India is not stupid. Business is the only reason India is being friendly to US. We need investments and technology in India for development of country that's why we are also doing a lot of business with China.
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Apr 29, 2016 06:34pm
@Ali
I guess you don't know what happens in sessions of congress
This is indeed an honor
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Apr 29, 2016 06:35pm
Benazir Bhutto addressed the joint session of Congress during her second term.
So Modi and India are just catching up.
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Apr 29, 2016 06:39pm
@tanweer
That was a very long time ago
We are in the present now
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Apr 29, 2016 06:40pm
@Super It is called Indian magic!!
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Apr 29, 2016 06:40pm
@Harmony-1©
wELL First of all he is an elected Prime Minister -
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Apr 29, 2016 06:41pm
To be honest, he should be visiting famine hit areas of Maharashtra and other parts of India rather than flying abroad all the time. People in India also need him - he will pay dearly in next general election. Unke acche din to ab jaanewale hai...
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Apr 29, 2016 06:42pm
@Basit Ali I think it's time a real leader like Modi emerged in Pakistan. It took India some fifty years to recognise a leader like Vajpayee and another ten years of rampant corruption to recognise Modi. The problems that Pakistanis face are the same as what we Indians do because we are two countries, but culturally the same. Corruption is in the DNA of our societies. We need leaders who will help us rid of us of this disease.
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Apr 29, 2016 06:45pm
@AHA nah ! Money wins - he was not allowed to enter this country - now where are all those human rights folks and common sense folks - it's all about money not Modi or India
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Apr 29, 2016 06:51pm
Priyanka Chopra has been called for "White House dinner".
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Apr 29, 2016 06:51pm
@Mohammed I can only say that modi is India's pride
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Apr 29, 2016 06:52pm
Whatever people say India has different values then Pakistan ....
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Apr 29, 2016 06:52pm
@lafanga Yes, we are ready for that with our economy and technology muscle
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Apr 29, 2016 06:54pm
@Arif Believe it!
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Apr 29, 2016 06:57pm
@Mohammed , you are right about the vicious nature of the americans and India will always want to stay a non-aligned nation. We need to maintain good relationship with all the nations and so it would be detrimental for us to get into any group...
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Apr 29, 2016 06:57pm
Get ready for massive Pakistan-bashing if he accept while totally ignoring his own agents like Kulboshan Yadav who are behind bolb blasts and killings in Pakistan.
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Apr 29, 2016 06:57pm
From being banned from visiting the USA to being invited to address the US congress. Funny.
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Apr 29, 2016 06:59pm
@Maxx You should check out Modi's tweets and FB posts. He's a lot smarter than most leaders.
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Apr 29, 2016 06:59pm
@Ali,
Actually Americans and most of the civilized world is already going full-steam towards yoga,
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Apr 29, 2016 07:07pm
@Mohammed I don't think that is the case. USA can't ignore India's interests anymore as corporate America has invested billions in India in setting up design, development and R&D centers. In many companies like Intel, AMD etc. cutting edge technologies get developed in India at costs that are a fraction of what the US would incur if these facilities were back home or in Europe. Every country in the world wants to be part of the India growth story as programs like `Make in India' provide opportunities to companies whose bottom lines are getting eroded by recessionary trends in the developed world. Modi is a Gujarati and he knows how to get the best out of every ally. As we are talking Sushma Swaraj signed the MOU for Chabahar port in Iran.
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Apr 29, 2016 07:08pm
@Mahmood The world knows who tries to catch up with whom.
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Apr 29, 2016 07:11pm
@Ali may be .Yoga is our tradition and way of life.
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Apr 29, 2016 07:12pm
@lafanga You are saying the same that the Congress guys and their supporters did. The riots happened just after this guy took over as the CM. He tried his best to mobilize police from the neighbouring states as the scale of violence was massive. Them being congress states didn't cooperate. At best you can accuse him of incompetence. What can one well meaning guy do when he inherits a system that's compromised? Once he got down to the task things changed in Gujarat. Not a single riot during his rule. Thanks to the continuous hounding by his opponents and the results of the numerous court cases, today we know that congress tried to demonize him because they saw a serious challenge.
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Apr 29, 2016 07:14pm
Good going Mr Modi..u have laready taken our forex reserves to record high of $362 billion...
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Apr 29, 2016 07:13pm
Americans are falling over themselves to correct their mistake of denying this great leader a visa.
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Apr 29, 2016 07:15pm
@Maxx good one
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Apr 29, 2016 07:15pm
@lafanga we know how to deal with those kind of situation
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Apr 29, 2016 07:20pm
To all my Indian friends who shower praise on Modi, why does he not travel to people affected by natural calamities in India itself ? What has he done to remove caste bias, reservation politics, etc ? He is just move computer savvy than Pakistani leaders but hasn't done anything monumental for ordinary Indians. I am from Gujarat and can say that the so-called economic model of Gujarat is non-sense. You can still see beggars in the street and dirty streets in all major towns and villages. It's all good to talk sweet as he has great oratory but let's get realistic - he is no better than Manmohan or any other previous prime ministers.
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Apr 29, 2016 07:22pm
Two superpowers meeting as equals.
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Apr 29, 2016 07:23pm
Even US and European satellites are launched by Indian rockets. Indians occupy higher positions in almost all US companies. India is India.
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Apr 29, 2016 07:26pm
@Indian Give Modi few more years, he is working hard.
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Apr 29, 2016 07:27pm
US and Europe are doing great because there is hardly any corruption at lower levels of their society. If we want to lift ourselves from third world to even second world, we have to do a lot better at individual level. No leader can rescue India and Pakistan from poverty and miseries of life - only fundamental change in our thinking and embrace of science will change our fortune.
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Apr 29, 2016 07:30pm
@Indian Even US and China has jobless and poor people. Come with a better argument.
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Apr 29, 2016 07:32pm
in my opinion, all countries including USA are aware that in tge next 15 yeats, India wi be a US$ 10 trillion (yes 10 trillion US$ ) and will have a considerable say in the world affairs....thats why everybody is trying to build a long term relation with India....I am glad with yhe pprogress of our Country and thats the reason for all the goody goody behaviour of all the countries...
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Apr 29, 2016 07:32pm
@Indian Who cares for what you think, majority of us love him and that's what matters.
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Apr 29, 2016 07:33pm
this guy is worth $20000 bucks..zero family members around him, country first, incorruptible, a ascetic..u guys can only DREAM about a leader like him
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Apr 29, 2016 07:33pm
@Ghouse Oh, please! 'All US Companies'? As if Americans don't have the best schools to produce executives to run their own major corporations!
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Apr 29, 2016 07:33pm
@Indian I'm from PAK, but I like him ery much.
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Apr 29, 2016 07:36pm
@lafanga Thank you for your good advice what you failed to tell the same to your Government in the last sixty eight years, we are non aligned and will remain so, we have good relations with Russia and a working relationship with China.
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Apr 29, 2016 07:41pm
@Desi Dimag, We gave him three terms in Gujarat and still it is hardly changed. Btw, I am a Hindu so not biased against him.
@India First, majority of you, who live in metros and love to hear his fanciful speeches and gathering of crowds around the world like him, but that's not the same in rural India. And still 65% of India lives in rural areas. Get real !
@Lahori, you like him just like some others of your countrymen like Virat Kohli or Sachin Tendulkar. He is a fascinating celebrity to outsiders - not much so to people living in rural India. They decide who rules India and so Modi's days are numbered.
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Apr 29, 2016 07:41pm
@Mahmood Nadella and Pichai both are Indians and even their graduation was done in India. You know where they are now. I can name a dozen more atleast but you name any 4 of yours.
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Apr 29, 2016 07:44pm
Preparing India to Stand against growing Giant i.e China
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Apr 29, 2016 07:43pm
@Mahmood Our education system and their products are far better than yours,
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Apr 29, 2016 07:46pm
@Lahori
Thats right sir.He is a selfless servant of the country who doesnt care about any other thing except development. In fact Congress party had played games all along to frame him for religion issues.
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Apr 29, 2016 07:49pm
@Indian Have you visited those areas or done any thing all world leaders travel to other countries what is new in it,
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Apr 29, 2016 07:48pm
As we used to read: you reap what you sow. However, in the days of new world order it has changed to: you shall reap what they sow for you. Our politicians are sowing the seeds of hefty and back breaking debts for the poor masses. They have virtually no credibility when it comes to sense of responsibility ala governance. Nobody values rulers who do not stand tall at home. As for this news, it is international politics driven partly by potential business opportunities, partly ever shifting 'loyalties' and national interests. Nothing surprising here that people should get all too excited or worked up. Just keep your own house in order and everything will fall in place. Just be sincere about that.
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Apr 29, 2016 07:55pm
@brar, if I were the PM of India, I would definitely visit those deprived areas in my country first and wipe tears of my poor countrymen. He has traveled to US 4 times in two years and has spent 1 day in every 8 days he was in office abroad. Is this really normal ? And any significant achievement of this nonsense travelling ? India still not accepted as permanent security council member - no America's ally like European countries, China still snubs us at will. What is his real achievement in two years can someone pls explain to me ?
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Apr 29, 2016 07:58pm
It is an honor to 1.25 billion people of vibrant democracy….
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Apr 29, 2016 07:58pm
@Indian Sir, just check out Gujarat's GDP growth and infra development in his tenure. Now it is people's duty to maintain and keep it clean. You have a progressive thought, please contribute in countries development.
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Apr 29, 2016 07:59pm
@Ali yes you should also learn .. Their is one site called YouTube .. Search yoga in it millions videos will come out.. Learn it do it.. You will feel better..
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Apr 29, 2016 08:01pm
Countries do not have friends only interests. India, China, USSR and especially the USA will do what is good for their country. In Pakistan we have politicians who are corrupt to the core and are only good for their bank balances. The worst part Pakistanis have accepted this culture...
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Apr 29, 2016 08:05pm
@Ali - Keep watching brother. He is riding the success that comes when a country makes EDUCATION of its People the TOP Priority'
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Apr 29, 2016 08:11pm
@lafanga Good points , but remember when USA tried to arm twist India against buying Crude from Iran?
India was firm and clearly indicated that Iran was their business partner and asked US to back off!
US refused to give India GPS facility, and, as of yesterday, India has achieved it of it's own. So, the "Make in India" would continue to the the center point of business. However, USA is a country where both enmity and friendship is fraught with danger and one has to handle gingerly.
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Apr 29, 2016 08:12pm
@Indian
Well I agree to you to some extent that he should be visiting the country and work for betterment. However I must say that if PM has to go to every corner of the country, what the heck those CMs are for? Indians need to understand the different between a MP and MLA.
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Apr 29, 2016 08:15pm
@tanweer Not funny, creditable!
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Apr 29, 2016 08:18pm
@Mohammed I am Indian and I fully agree with you. America is nobody's friend. Your observations are spot on! Voices of dissent are gradually being silenced in India. In spite of our relations I would rather trust Pakistan than America.
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Apr 29, 2016 08:25pm
@Arif : did it ever occur to you that maybe that ban was wrong, and as an American, which you claim you are, maybe at that time you should have protested the ban, which was done even before the court ruled, judging he is innocent.
I am not saying that he is definitely innocent, but without enough knowledge, I would rather stay neutral and not be on either side of the fence
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Apr 29, 2016 08:27pm
Wow! Some times I wonder...Is this man for real? So much achievement in just 2 years.
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Apr 29, 2016 08:39pm
Nobdy invites our PM
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Apr 29, 2016 08:43pm
We accept that Indian foreign ministry is much better than us. Indian diplomats are more energetic, qualified and sincere with their government and country. Mr. Modi is a PM elected by masses of commoners who speaks their own language. Keeping aside my bias I must appreciate and congratulate Indians and Mr. Modi for this occasion.
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Apr 29, 2016 08:52pm
@tanweer,Mr. Modi being invited to the USA to address the US congress. History is repeating itself. Just like when general Ayub was invited and was received by pe sident Kennedy at the airport.
This is not history repeated. This is Mr. Modi, prime minister of the biggest democracy of the world,
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Apr 29, 2016 08:52pm
@ROHIT PANDEY "He does NOT target Muslims, but rather encourages them to become active participants in India's march to progress."
Really? Gujarat 2000 comes to mind plus where do the Muslims stand in this "progress" in India ... at the bottom of the pit.@lafanga
There has been no communal clashes in India after the 2002 incident....can the same be said about the rest of the world?
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Apr 29, 2016 08:53pm
There are strong similarities between Narendra Modi and a former President of India.
Both chose to remain bachelors, dedicate their lives to the country, where/are incorrupt and chose to be 'gurus' or strong paternal figures for the country.
The former President was asked to give a speech in the European parliament and had a dedicated vegetarian dinner in his honour in Iceland.
He still has an approval rating of 97% and that was Dr.ABDUL KALAM, who like Narendra Modi rose from very humble background to direct the DRDO and is known as the "Missile Man of India".
Incidentally, he became the President during the BJP rule as a CONSENSUS candidate.
India does not have to be apologetic about her culture which produces individuals of highest calibre and impeccable honesty and integrity nor about her secularism which is embedded in her culture,whatever any one has to comment about it?:):):)
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Apr 29, 2016 08:55pm
Congrats to India & Modi .Nations follow policies of mutual benefits,
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Apr 29, 2016 08:58pm
@Indian GDP growth, growth in defence, Remittances, FDIs and credibility of India.
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Apr 29, 2016 09:02pm
@Mohammed '@Arsalan Who said the F-16 deal is blocked? Part of the funding is blocked, not the planes. And Also, it isnt Indian diplomats that are adept at anything, it is the Israeli lobbyists they employ that do all the work. Check your facts.'
This is indeed a diplomatic way of blocking the deal. Instead of saying bluntly, US put it in a different way, that's all. Now, will Pakistan go ahead and buy the planes for a higher cost? What makes you deny the fact that it is as a result of India's influence?
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Apr 29, 2016 09:02pm
@Ali He has been invited to deliver a speech.
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Apr 29, 2016 09:03pm
@Indian Yes sir we in metros don't know much and you're the only one who knows everything. Only time will tell who's days are numbered. Keep whining nonetheless.
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Apr 29, 2016 09:04pm
How will he take a selfie with whole Congress?
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Apr 29, 2016 09:04pm
@Indian Who do you propse to be next Indian PM?
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Apr 29, 2016 09:04pm
@Subbu Chandra Subhas one small correction, the GPS is as mentioned for the use of all the SAARC Bros.
Thanks
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Apr 29, 2016 09:05pm
@Arif Why do you protest?
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Apr 29, 2016 09:05pm
@Safi Khan Thank you Brother!
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Apr 29, 2016 09:06pm
@Indian name one PM that did exactly what you just lectured ?
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Apr 29, 2016 09:10pm
The general feeling among people is that if the leader is a bachelor he/she has no reason to run behind money since there is no family to take care of and that he/she would be clean. Modi may be that way. But we need an efficient, skillful and intelligent person to run a country. Modi has not been harmful to India in anyway. But he has not done all the things he has promised. Well, being a bachelor does not mean that they wont be corrupt. Go down South and you will see Jayalalitha is just inches behind Karunanidhi is plundering Tamil Nadu and squandering a golden opportunity to establish a legacy or look east and you will see Mamtha who is equally bad.
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Apr 29, 2016 09:11pm
@Basit Ali Anybody stopped Pakistani leaders doing the same? Modi plays his cards well.
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Apr 29, 2016 09:10pm
@Narayanan stop lecturing and propose a name.
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Apr 29, 2016 09:11pm
@Zalmay well it is simple. Now at 44 next time may be 14. All can come under the camera.
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Apr 29, 2016 09:11pm
@Super That's called diplomacy and Modi is very good at that.
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Apr 29, 2016 09:13pm
Ok, but what is so big deal about it?
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Apr 29, 2016 09:12pm
@Sunilsm why? Does SAARC pays India or India owe them something?
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Apr 29, 2016 09:13pm
@lafanga It seems you are saying that Indians are smart in Foreign Relations.
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Apr 29, 2016 09:13pm
@Vivek Amar Yes sir, only you do.
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Apr 29, 2016 09:13pm
@Pakistani Leader of the biggest democracy in Asia.
Excuse me, sir? But, I think that should read as" Biggest democracy in the world" right?:):):
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Apr 29, 2016 09:17pm
Talibans were also once invited to White House where gifts were exchanged and they were given the title of ' mujahideen (the saviour) ' by US president. History is the witness to it.
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Apr 29, 2016 09:18pm
Once he was banned in America , then US did a flip flop and now this... Badalta hay rang aasman kaisay kaisay
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Apr 29, 2016 09:20pm
Like him or hate him but you can't ignore him.
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Apr 29, 2016 09:20pm
Modi will have a second term, mark my words.
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Apr 29, 2016 09:22pm
@Ali
yes, he is going to teach them yoga.
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Apr 29, 2016 09:27pm
@Ali yoga is a good exercise worth learning, it brings a discipline and honest lifestyle which our subcontinent lakhs at this time..
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Apr 29, 2016 09:29pm
US congress is corrupt. Its approval rating is dismal at 10%.
This means 90% Americans don't view congress as doing
anything good for the country. It takes money from big corporations and wealthy individuals like Koch brothers,
George soro, Sheldon Edelson and other billionaires
and do their bidding. common men are turned off from
these politicians. No wonder they are supporting a
non-politician Donald trump. I am not sure why Modi's
invitation to address this bunch of corrupt and dysfunctional
group of politicians is a such a big news.
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Apr 29, 2016 09:37pm
US Congress is trying its level best to impede the Arm sale and force the Obama administration to halt the sale. A perfect way of disrupting this deal through diplomatic maneuverability tactics.
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Apr 29, 2016 09:43pm
@Indian, May be you are right about Modi, and you have every right to oppose him. In last election I dint vote for him, but slowly I have started seeing changes at ground level - be it cleanliness or road constructions or easier Government procedures, or lesser corruption. At least he and his ministry is showing some sincerity. Of course things are not ideal and I personally feel he can do more on drought situation. But you can't expect a miracle in 2 years.
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Apr 29, 2016 09:59pm
He is not the only Indian Prime Minister who has got such an honour.
Here's the list of his predecessors who addressed US Congress.
Rajiv Gandhi on June 13, 1985.
Narasimha Rao on May 18, 1994.
Atal Bihari Vajpayee on September 14, 2000.
Manmohan Singh on July 19, 2005.
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Apr 29, 2016 10:17pm
@brar "Thank you for your good advice what you failed to tell the same to your Government in the last sixty eight years, we are non aligned and will remain so, we have good relations with Russia and a working relationship with China."
The world is getting very divided and it will continue this way in the future. Like I said before, India enjoyed this ride up until now by pleasing everyone BUT when the US gets you on board they expect something and that something is confronting China in not too distant future. Are you ready for it?
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Apr 29, 2016 10:20pm
@Subbu Chandra "Good points , but remember when USA tried to arm twist India against buying Crude from Iran? "
Iran and China are too different beasts. US fears China while Iran is a nuisance. Do you honestly think US is showering all these goodies out of goodness of their heart ;)) You are being groomed to take on China. Good luck and we have a good seat in Pakistan to watch the show.
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Apr 29, 2016 10:20pm
People can say whatever they want, I have started to a have a new appreciation for Mr. Modi and his policies. The world is not a fool to keep the man on heights, something in him deserves it. I have always blamed him for Gujarat riots but with so many shameful scams and corruption coming out against Congress Govt. in India, I am not sure if he was framed. There is a very good possibility.
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Apr 29, 2016 10:21pm
@Harmony-1© wrong Ayub has never addressed joint session of Congress. Only Pakistani leader to have done so is Benazir Bhutto.
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Apr 29, 2016 10:22pm
@Ali Dear Ali, americans have already accepted yoga since a long time ago. Yoga has been accepted as good for physical and mental wellbeing throughout the western world Yoga schools are ubiquitous in the states.
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Apr 29, 2016 10:23pm
@Vijay "It seems you are saying that Indians are smart in Foreign Relations"
Well yes and no. Yes that India has enjoyed the ride so far purely by being staying neutral everywhere. This will change in coming decades as the world will distinctly be divided into East and West ... roughly speaking. India being in East will find it hard to tow the US line by being hostile to China.
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Apr 29, 2016 10:24pm
@Maxx yes thats funny. He will give the speech in hindi though.
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Apr 29, 2016 10:34pm
he is not the only Indian Prime Minister who has got such an honour.
Here's the list of his predecessors who addressed US Congress.
Rajiv Gandhi on June 13, 1985.
Narasimha Rao on May 18, 1994.
Atal Bihari Vajpayee on September 14, 2000.
Manmohan Singh on July 19, 2005.
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Apr 29, 2016 10:35pm
@Maxx Modi became the Prime Minister of India for a reason and that reason is, he knows what to say and when to say it.
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Apr 29, 2016 11:00pm
If it's an invitation to just give some speech he should ask them them to send the ticket along with the invitation card, our Air India is exhausted to sponsor his mammoth travel bill... which is actually our tax payers money!
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Apr 29, 2016 11:02pm
@lafanga Just because Pakistan botched up its relationships doesn't mean everybody else will. Japan, South Korea, Philippines etc. many countries have for long periods of time remained US allies without any tensions.
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Apr 29, 2016 11:07pm
The so called 'address to the joint session' is a farce. I attended the last one by Man Mohan Sigh. The key members of Senate didn't show up. Same from the Congress. As a matter of fact, because not many showed up, they filled up the seats with school kids.US Congress pay attention only to the western leaders and the prime minister of Israel. Any other third world leader barely gets attention.
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Apr 29, 2016 11:13pm
@Ali : Here in the US, you'll find a Yoga centers in every city and town. In fact, I know a lot more Americans who practice yoga everyday than I know Indians.
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Apr 29, 2016 11:18pm
Modi was once barred from the US over massacres of Muslims and now invited him to address a joint session of Congress??? Doesn't it speak of inconsistency in US policies and opportunism?????
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Apr 29, 2016 11:29pm
us denied visa to modi,on the recommendation of indian govt itself,because of political rivalry.
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Apr 29, 2016 11:35pm
Not that I have anything against midgets, but our leadership sure looks like one compared to Modi's stature in the world.
Modi who once had visa ban from visiting the US, has now become a dignitary addressing the US congress.
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Apr 29, 2016 11:44pm
As a Pakistani-Canadian I sincerely believe that India and Pakistan, both, should act on the principles of : Love towards all and hate towards none.
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Apr 29, 2016 11:49pm
Last time he visited USA he had his arrest warrant and couldn't go to Washington. The truth is that he is responsible of thousands of Muslims killing in his own country and this reality can not be ignored and changed regardless whatever Indians said or will say in reply to the post.
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Apr 29, 2016 11:52pm
@Arif Bush was President at that time. America jumped the gun. They did not check the facts. Just like they did in Iraq's case. They have corrected that mistake. That is all.
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Apr 29, 2016 11:56pm
@Pakistani
"Leader of the biggest democracy in Asia."
A small correction: "Leader of the biggest democracy in THE WORLD / UNIVERSE".
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Apr 30, 2016 12:06am
Good things happen to good leaders/countries.
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Apr 30, 2016 12:09am
@Sri, who is the second. ?
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Apr 30, 2016 12:26am
@Toko-Shagot https://www.rt.com/business/337607-india-russian-s400-draft/
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Apr 30, 2016 12:28am
India's got a leader and I envy them :)
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Apr 30, 2016 12:29am
@tanweer - 1. You are right.
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Apr 30, 2016 12:32am
@tanweer - History will repeat itself but not because of Aub Khan. But because Modi will be the 5th Indian PM to do so.
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Apr 30, 2016 12:44am
@Mohammed
There is an old saying ,"Hope for the best and Be prepared for the worst ".Every nation faces good times as well as bad times.There is no way to escape.Still scale of prosperity or disaster differs from state to state,depending on states' collective psyche,ego,intellectual and physical capabilities.
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Apr 30, 2016 12:54am
Modi should accept his invitation only when US provide necessary technology to make in India campaign. Through US technology India can gain achievement within decade instead waiting for 25+ years for indigenous technology .
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Apr 30, 2016 12:53am
A desperate attempt by defense contractors to sell India more weapons.
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Apr 30, 2016 01:08am
First PM Traveling whole world in his tenure..
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Apr 30, 2016 01:25am
When you read the comments it's obvious that many Indian's have forgotten that they are still a 3rd World country where most of their people are still concerned with the basics that modern countries take for granted. Your decades behind China which is still clearly a 3rd World country. Chest Thumping never accomplished anything other than a sore chest.
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Apr 30, 2016 01:28am
Such addresses are always followed by personal direct meetings with individual congressmen. Its a huge thing to be able to get to build relationships with so many individual congressmen. I bet 90% would want atleast couple of hours direct face to face with Modi.
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Apr 30, 2016 01:47am
Pakistani after closely witnessing the debacle of US - Pak relationship do you think India is that naive in what it courts.
Economy and maintaining power is what US wants, fortunately the country it's aiming for ie China is the same one we are trying to contain. So there is convergence of interest. You did not have that advantage when you stood against Russia.
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Apr 30, 2016 01:53am
Democracy is the Power f Our nation
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Apr 30, 2016 02:31am
@Puthomadre, karachi We'll be lucky if he can even address a joint session of our own parliament.
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Apr 30, 2016 02:40am
Well, it has made a difference in the working of the governing authorities within India and in consulates abroad. I can attest to that it is due to Modi Government in power.
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Apr 30, 2016 03:04am
@alizardan pakistan is hosting 6 exercises this year. With Russia, China, US, Turkey, Saudi and gulf and Iran border guards.
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Apr 30, 2016 03:07am
Kudos to RSS for giving us a great leader.
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Apr 30, 2016 03:44am
@Ali Good one!
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Apr 30, 2016 03:48am
@lafanga good insight mate.
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Apr 30, 2016 03:55am
@Mohammed it's not happening my friend . Washington is flooded with lobbyist paid by Indian diaspora. We know when to support and when to pull back. It's mutual respect and understanding
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Apr 30, 2016 04:10am
@Ali - Please ask the senate. They may fill some sense in you.
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Apr 30, 2016 04:45am
When would Pakistan and its people misunderstanding of Modi go?
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Apr 30, 2016 05:10am
This is the problem people must change their perception towards modi. He gone through all interrogation at last he proved innocent.
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Apr 30, 2016 05:14am
Just before gujrat roits hindu Pilgrims were burned no one talk about that it was also violation of religion.
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Apr 30, 2016 05:41am
The United States is the champion of "human rights, freedom and democracy" in the world. It had barred Mr. Modi's entry for the massacre of thousands of Muslims in Gujrat. Now some US law makers influenced by Indian lobby in Washington, are inviting him? The US Congress is a distinguished legislative body known for highest democratic principles and leadership. Inviting Mr. Modi to address it would be mockery of this august body.
India continues massive repression in Kashmir, where thousands of women have been abducted, raped and killed? India refused a US Committee to visit Kashmir to investigate? India barred the world media to visit Kashmir? India is also involved in state-sponsored terrorism against Pakistan? This shocking revelation came from Indian Navy Commander Jadav, operating from Iran? US law makers aren't aware of shocking reality, they should demand answers from Mr. Modi before inviting him.
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Apr 30, 2016 05:42am
Invitation suits what congress policies supports globally. Not surprising.
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Apr 30, 2016 05:52am
@Super Because they are talking trade and investment, not being a "nuclear power".
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Apr 30, 2016 06:37am
a great leader of the country who has till date not taken a single day rest.working 18 hrs in a day.is it in any country? respected by world leading country
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Apr 30, 2016 06:51am
It is a lesson to our politicians and to civil and military bureaucracy. Learn otherwise you will vanish.
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Apr 30, 2016 07:09am
@Indian - I am from Gujarat and I know what has changed. Even smallest villages has 24 hours electricity. You can take your car and go anywhere in Gujarat, all villages are connected with roads.
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Apr 30, 2016 08:00am
Congrats PM for helping India get a new image. Happy to hear about the invitation of Sri PM Modi G!
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Apr 30, 2016 08:43am
@Toko-Shagot India was one of the only major nations that didnt condemn Putin over the Ukraine issues despite enormous US/western pressure. Russia will turn against India anytime soon.
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Apr 30, 2016 08:43am
Excellent I am sure Raun Pauls next invitee will be Hitler! A person banned for American Visa for facilitating Muslim killing in Gujrat just 3 years back will now address our Congress... Amazing!
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Apr 30, 2016 08:46am
Apart from all the diplomacy, I think it is a sweet revenge on the part of Mr. Modi over US government, which did not give Visa to him.
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Apr 30, 2016 09:27am
Indian prime minister is just reaping the crop sowed by founding fathers of Indian foreign policy based on neutrality but the growing military alliances between United States of America and India would not only disturb the balance of power in the region but also push South Asia in arms race .
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Apr 30, 2016 09:27am
Paul Ryan will be out of job by November so he will join some think tank, whose main job is lobbying with foreign government. Preparing for new job.
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Apr 30, 2016 09:30am
He is not addressing any vital speech there concerning the world peace, but rather US wants to know why he committed Gujarat riots in which thousands of innocent were killed.
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Apr 30, 2016 10:02am
Hundred of leaders have addressed joint sessions of Congress, one more or one less will not make a difference. That the US wants to build much closer relations with India, is a known fact. That India also wants the best relations, is a given. What India does not want is a kind of relationship that affects its policies and choices. Any kind of deal that limits its options will not be acceptable to India.
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Apr 30, 2016 10:04am
Here it feels as if India is controlling American Politics. American politics is under India's influence.
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Apr 30, 2016 11:22am
@INDIAN. You have made lots of comments about what our PM Modi has done for the country. Modi cannot visit every drought affected village. He has been addressing lots of farmer rallies telling them how to empower themselves and how to use the Govt to better themselves. Here are some things he has done. By crediting the LPG gas subsidy directly to bank accounts Modi has saved thousands of crores by stopping pilferage by businesses. By coating Urea with Neem he has stopped businesses from stealing subsidized urea from farmers. Farmer's insurance with simpler rules for claims have begun. All railway board members have been hired in an open manner unlike bribe driven hiring before. All railway tenders are done in an open way. Piyush Goel has ensured that Coal imports have reduced and the country has save few thousand crores of forex. You can learn more by googling. If you are really honest go look in the mirror and ask what you have done for the country in the last couple of years.
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Apr 30, 2016 12:06pm
@Abid Hafeez No,sir. India does NOT control US politics. It is just that US and Indian interests are converging and the countries are getting close strategically.
USA pursues it's own interest and India hers.
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Apr 30, 2016 12:07pm
@Mohammed Even smart know. Having the Israelis do the work for you is no small achievement.
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Apr 30, 2016 12:13pm
@lafanga But Modi has been in power only 2 years. Muslims in India have been voting congress since independence and continue to do so, if they want change, they need to vote different. By the way, muslims in Gujrat do better than muslims in rest of India.
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Apr 30, 2016 12:14pm
@Ahad Indian SOFT POWER is at work. And, the US is forced to bend to it.
No one wishes to antagonize the country with the fastest growing economy? Not good for business and not good for investment?:)
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Apr 30, 2016 12:16pm
@Indian i thought he just won elections couple of years back. Wait for few more years for next election and people will decide. He has won an election fair and square and his strength is his reach. Maybe people like you think, Rahul is loved in real India as you claim.
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Apr 30, 2016 01:54pm
@Mohammed who told u so dear it seems you have all the information right bro keep it up
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Apr 30, 2016 04:55pm
MODI he is a businessman par excellence, a visionary like no other and a leader .
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Apr 30, 2016 05:23pm
Americans love Modi because he deliver the necessary requests from US.
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Apr 30, 2016 05:26pm
@Tanweer, Time has changed. Agenda has changed. There is no similarity. PM Modi goes there to boost the business between States and India.
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Apr 30, 2016 05:30pm
CM Chandra Babu Naidu, Professor Raguram Rajan of the Reserve Bank and PM Shree Modi all have the same policy of closer ties to US. Lockheed and Boeing are building their planes in Andhra Pradesh. About 10,000 jobs will be created. Many companies in India would also be supplying parts to make the planes. Jai Hind.
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May 01, 2016 12:22am
@Pakistani he is leader of biggest democracy of World not just Asia.
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May 01, 2016 06:35am
@Ali He has already taught Yoga to the whole world which is now being celebrated as the World Yoga day. Good to see a great number of participants from Pakistan, for a change.
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May 01, 2016 08:30am
@Mohammed
India is too big to be taken for a ride. The Americans know this from their past experience. This is irrespective of who is in power in India.
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May 01, 2016 04:29pm
People who say that India is getting into the trap of USA
First and foremost ...... India does business not goes to make brother or relations...
its logical in relations, decisions are taken in pressure but in business its straight forward
After independence in weakest time India did not fell in the trap of powers when it was week. Do u really think today's India will fall prey to this superpowers.
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May 02, 2016 11:59am
@Indian Modi is there to help those who want to help themselves. He has not come to power to distribute money to beggars. He is there to put a system in place to run the country efficiently & without corruption. He is there to administrate efficiently as PM of India. What were you expecting he will come visit everyone & distribute money bags.
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