As diplomatic turmoil continues over BJP chief’s feedback on Prophet Muhammad, Vice President M. Venkaiah Naidu spoke about India’s perception in constitutional “inclusion” and “care” for marginalised individuals, whereas visiting Qatar.
As diplomatic turmoil continues over BJP chief’s feedback on Prophet Muhammad, Vice President M. Venkaiah Naidu spoke about India’s perception in constitutional “inclusion” and “care” for marginalised individuals, whereas visiting Qatar.
‘Inclusion’ is the agency basis underlying the Indian constitutional structure and it finds an echo within the philosophy of the Modi authorities which believes in ” sabka sath, sabka vikas, sabka vishwas and sabka prayas” (along with all, growth for all, the belief of all and energy of all), Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu has mentioned.
His remarks at a neighborhood reception in Doha, Qatar on Monday got here towards the backdrop of protests in India and condemnation by a number of Muslim nations of the controversial remarks of two BJP members towards Prophet Mohammad.
Qatar was the primary nation to formally take up the problem with New Delhi.
According to the textual content of his speech issued by the Vice President Secretariat, Mr. Naidu additionally mentioned, “Underlying our constitutional architecture is the firm foundation of ‘inclusion’, of leaving no one behind.”
The vp added the federal government cares for everybody, particularly these marginalised and who want help.
“It is highlighted by the free distribution of food grains under Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana to over 80 crore people to ensure that no poor household went to bed without (food) during the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as the Ayushman Bharat that ensures healthcare by providing health insurance to over 50 crore people,” he mentioned.
The 7.80 lakh sturdy Indian neighborhood in Qatar is a dwelling bridge between the 2 nations, the vp mentioned.
“Some of you have stayed here for over 40 years. You would have noted how well India-Qatar ties have progressed since Prime Minister Narendrabhai Modi activated the Look West policy. He has taken a personal interest in actively engaging with the Qatari leadership,” he asserted.
Despite the challenges posed by the coronavirus pandemic, the 2 nations recorded the highest-ever bilateral commerce of over USD 15 billion final 12 months.
India, Mr. Naidu identified, was Qatar’s third-largest buying and selling accomplice. Since March 2020, Qatar’s overseas direct funding in India has elevated 5 folds. Over 50 wholly-owned Indian firms in Qatar are in various fields akin to infrastructure, info expertise, and vitality and the 15,000 collectively owned firms are including momentum to the India-Qatar financial partnership.
“We are building a comprehensive energy partnership. Cooperation between India and Qatar is strengthening in defence, security, healthcare and education. Yesterday, we agreed to establish an Indian Chair at Qatar University and to pursue cooperation in the fields of sports and culture. We also launched a start-up bridge between India and Qatar to link the innovative ecosystems of the two countries,” Mr. Naidu instructed the gathering.
India and Qatar will quickly mark the fiftieth anniversary of building full diplomatic relations, he mentioned.
Source: www.thehindu.com
