A day before, Shri Birla interacted with the members of Indian community in London. Expressing happiness that the Indian Diaspora has preserved the sentiment of Indianness within themselves, the Speaker observed that they serve as bridges in the multifaceted relationship between India and the UK. Mentioning that today, not only has the value of the Indian passport has increased, but India’s name has also gained more respect, love and admiration. Faith in India’s culture, tradition and life values has increased, and expectations from India have also increased. As the world looks to India for solutions to global challenges, the Indian Diaspora plays a crucial role in this endeavor, stressed Shri Birla.
Lok Sabha Speaker appealed to the members of Indian community in London that today, when India is moving ahead with the resolve to ‘transform through reform’, they should not limit themselves to just emotional attachment with India. Be it innovation, investment or business, today the possibilities in the emerging new India are immense, and there is a storehouse of opportunities for them in India. They should make maximum use of these opportunities. He asserted that the New India is eagerly waiting for them with open arms.
