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Indian Lok Sabha Speaker lauds Diaspora for contributing to their adopted country

At Toronto, Birla met members of the Indian Diaspora. Speaking at the meet, the Lok Sabha Speaker said that the Diaspora had contributed significantly to the development of Canada while staying rooted to their motherland

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India’s Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla is in Canada. He stopped at Toronto on his way to Halifax to attend the 65th Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference Association. At Toronto, Birla met members of the Indian Diaspora. Speaking at the meet, the Lok Sabha Speaker said that the Diaspora had contributed significantly to the development of Canada while staying rooted to their motherland, reported ANI.

Birla tweeted, “On way to Halifax to attend #65CPC, met Indian diaspora in Toronto. Shared with them India’s successful journey in economy, science, tech. & other fields. Happy to note that they are contributing significantly to development of Canada while staying rooted to motherland.”

Birla spoke about the dedication of the Indian Diaspora to both, their motherland and adopted homeland. He also said that New India had become the voice of the whole world and other countries were looking at India with hope. “The youth of the country are playing an important role in the progress and development of the country. Whenever there is any challenge or calamity facing the world, the youth have come up with reliable solutions,” he said.

The Lok Sabha Speaker arrived in Toronto on August 22, and he will hold bilateral discussions with presiding officers of world legislatures and parliamentarians in order to strengthen democracy

“In the effort to become a developed nation, India has also kept alive the spirit of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam. This is the reason that whatever India achieves today, it also shares with everyone,” Birla said.

Birla also pointed out that the Indian Diaspora has played an important role in strengthening India’s relations with their adopted countries. “They love India and make important contributions to taking their adopted countries forward with their best effort,” Birla said, appreciating the Indian community in foreign nations.

Earlier, Birla visited Swami Narayan and offered prayers He also visited the temple Museum. Birla said that India’s glorious history and spiritual imprint were visible in the temple architecture.

The Lok Sabha Speaker arrived in Toronto on August 22, and he will hold bilateral discussions with presiding officers of world legislatures and parliamentarians in order to strengthen democracy.

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Roma Ghosh
Roma Ghosh
Roma Ghosh has recently retired as Associate Professor for Media Studies from an international university. She was with the Times of India as a correspondent for many years. Her passion is cooking and she has been doing recipes and photo shoots for Women's Era for the last 15-odd years.

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