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Minister Meenakshi Lekhi launches books on PM Modi in Melbourne

“The Prime Minister has tried to touch the life of every common man, and was tirelessly working to ensure that every Indian got all the basic elements for their well-being and welfare.”

— Meenakshi Lekhi

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India, according to Minister of State for External Affairs and Culture, Meenakshi Lekhi, has been undergoing a historic change under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, reported ANI. The Prime Minister, Lekhi said, has tried to touch the life of every common man, and was tirelessly working to ensure that every Indian got all the basic elements for their well-being and welfare, Speaking at an event in Melbourne recently, Lekhi was the chief guest at the ‘Vishwa Sadbhavana’ event organised by the NID Foundation. She launched two books, ‘Heartfelt — the legacy of faith’ and ‘Modi @ 20: Dreams Meet Delivery’ depicting Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s successful governance, and his love and affection for humanity in general and Indians in particular, irrespective of region or religion.

Taking to Twitter, Lekhi  said, “Deeply honoured to attend ‘Vishwa Sadhbhavana Event in Melbourne and released 2 books in Australia … Glad to interact with vibrant Indian diaspora at the event. Thanks, @JulianHillMP for your participation.”

“Every once in a while India needs change and if you analyse history, you will know that someone great comes along and brings the needed change. After Maharaja Ranjit Singh and Maratha Queen Ahilya Bai Holkar, Modi touched life of every common man,” said Lekhi.

Member of Australian Parliament, Julian Hill congratulated the NID Foundation for organising the event and said that the two books launched on the day were significant, in the sense that they not only highlight and celebrate Narendra Modi’s life, but also India and all of its people

Speaking at the occasion, Indian High Commissioner to Australia, Manpreet Vohra said that not only the Indian diaspora in Australia has grown in number, but the peer-to-peer relationship between the two communities has also grown stronger than ever. “Indian diaspora here has risen to achieve great success despite coming from humble backgrounds. Their contribution to Australia, socially, economically or even culturally is greatly acknowledged, and has contributed significantly in taking India-Australia relationships to a new level,” he said.

“I might be your high commissioner here, but each one of you is an ambassador of India in Australia,” he said and congratulated the attendance ahead of the 75th Independence Day of India, which will also mark 75 years of India-Australia diplomatic relationship,” he added.

Member of Australian Parliament, Julian Hill congratulated the NID Foundation for organising the event and said that the two books launched on the day were significant, in the sense that they not only highlight and celebrate Narendra Modi’s life, but also India and all of its people.

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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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