PM Modi Connects with Indian Workforce at Kuwait Labour Camp
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is on a two-day visit to the Gulf nation of Kuwait at the invitation of Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, the Amir of the State of Kuwait.
PM Modi visited the Gulf Spic Labour Camp in Kuwait on Saturday. While addressing a gathering of the Indian community at the "Hala Modi" event held at the Sheikh Saad Al-Abdullah Indoor Sports Complex in Kuwait, Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasized the historic ties between India and Kuwait as a strong foundation for building a forward-looking partnership.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted that his visit marked the first by an Indian Prime Minister to Kuwait in 43 years.
He interacted with Indian workers and highlighted their contribution to the country’s development.
The PM emphasized the aspirations of Indian workers, aligning them with his vision of a "Developed India by 2047" (Viksit Bharat 2047).
He stated, “I talk about Viksit Bharat 2047 because the labour brothers of my country who have come so far to work also think about how an international airport can be made in his village. This aspiration is the strength of my country."
The PM also emphasised the hard work of Indian farmers and labourers. He said, “I keep thinking the whole day about how hard our farmers work, how hard our labourers work in the fields.”
He expressed that seeing their dedication motivates him to work harder, adding, "When I see all these people working hard, I feel that if they work for 10 hours, then I should also work for 11 hours if they work for 11 hours, then I should also work for 12 hours."
PM Modi also shared his personal motivation, saying, “Do you put in effort for your family or not? I also work for my family, but my family consists of 1.4 billion people, so I need to work a bit harder.”
Additionally, Prime Minister Modi emphasized that India currently offers the most affordable data rates globally, making communication more accessible for all.
PM Modi stated, “India has the cheapest data (internet) and if we want to talk online anywhere in the world or even in India, then the cost is much less. Even if you do video conferences, the cost is very low. People have a great convenience, they can speak to their family members every evening through video conference."