PM Modi, other leaders extend greetings on Pravasi Bharatiya Diwas

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday extended greetings on Pravasi Bharatiya Diwas hailing the dedication of the Indian diaspora worldwide towards preserving Indias rich heritage and strengthening global tiesOn Pravasi Bharatiya Diwas PM Modi also appreciated Indian diaspora for embodying the spirit of India across the globe fostering a sense of unity and diversityTaking to X PM Modi wrote Greetings on Pravasi Bharatiya Diwas This is a day to celebrate the contributions and achievements of the Indian diaspora worldwide Their dedication towards preserving our rich heritage and strengthening global ties is commendable They embody the spirit of India across the globe fostering a sense of unity and diversityGreetings on Pravasi Bharatiya Diwas This is a day to celebrate the contributions and achievements of the Indian diaspora worldwide Their dedication towards preserving our rich heritage and strengthening global ties is commendable They embody the spirit of India across thehellipmdash Narendra Modi narendramodi January 9 2024Extending his greetings on the occasion Minister of External Affairs S Jaishankar posted on his official social media account On Pravasi Bharatiya Diwas greetings to the Indian Diaspora across the world We take immense pride in your achievements Your outstanding contributions play a crucial role in enhancing Indias global standingOn Pravasi Bharatiya Diwas greetings to the Indian Diaspora across the world We take immense pride in your achievementsYour outstanding contributions play a crucial role in enhancing Indias global standingmdash Dr S Jaishankar DrSJaishankar January 9 2024Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan also greeted the diaspora on the occasion Greetings to the vibrant Indian diaspora across the globe on PravasiBharatiyaDivas As ambassadors of our rich culture and values they have made a lasting impact worldwide Their talent and hard work have not only enriched the countries they reside in but have also been a driving force behind Indias global prominence Greetings to the vibrant Indian diaspora across the globe on PravasiBharatiyaDivas As ambassadors of our rich culture and values they have made a lasting impact worldwide Their talent and hard work have not only enriched thehellip pictwittercomqR4ToBfoxHmdash Dharmendra Pradhan dpradhanbjp January 9 2024Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla also gave his wishes on the occasion Happy Pravasi Bharatiya Diwas to the expatriate brothers and sisters who are strengthening the Indian culture of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam all over the world Despite living away from the country India resides in his heart It is our wish that they continue to play an important role in the allround development of India PravasiBharatiyaDivasmdash Om Birla ombirlakota January 9 2024Pravasi Bharatiya Divas PBD is celebrated on 9th January every year to mark the contribution of the Overseas Indian community to the development of IndiaJanuary 9 was chosen as the day to celebrate this occasion since it was on this day in 1915 that Mahatma Gandhi the greatest Pravasi returned to India from South AfricaThe event is sponsored by the Ministry of External AffairsWith inputs from ANI