News In rousing speech to US Congress, PM Modi signals new moment in ties

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Globally, terrorism remains the biggest threat, going by different names, but with the common philosophy of hate, murder and violence.”

“The need of the hour is for us to deepen our security cooperation,” the prime minister said, adding, “And, base it on a policy that isolates those who harbour, support and sponsor terrorists; that does not distinguish between ‘good’ and ‘bad’ terrorists; and that delinks religion from terrorism.”

“Terrorism must be delegitimised,” he added.


“For my government, the Constitution is its real holy book. And, in that holy book, freedom of faith, speech and franchise, and equality of all citizens, regardless of background, are enshrined as fundamental rights.”

But he also pushed back on some contentious issues. On continuing criticism of India’s Intellectual Property Rights, Modi, said, “SIRI (the iPhone app) tells us that India’s ancient heritage of Yoga has over 30 million practitioners in the US. It is estimated that more Americans bend for yoga than to throw a curve ball.”


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