'US Congress a temple of democracy' says Modi

June 08, 2016 21:01

PM Modi addresses US Congress, says this temple of democracy has encouraged & empowered other democracies the world over.

"US Congress leaders give a rousing welcome to Prime Minister Narendra Modi This temple of democracy has empowered and encouraged other democracies of the world," PM Modi said at US Congress.

"As representative of world's largest democracy, it is indeed a privilege to speak to the leaders of the oldest," the PM stated.

"India applauds great sacrifices of men and women from 'The Land of the Free and the Home of the Brave' in service of mankind."

"There were many who doubted India when, as a newly independent nation, we reposed our faith in democracy," the PM reminisced.

"But Our founders created a modern nation with freedom, democracy, and equality as the essence of its soul," PM Modi stated.

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