The Prime Minister of India has made us proud once again in the international platform. Narendra Modi ji has been titled The Straits Times "Asian of the Year 2014" for being a leader who focused on the rapid growth of the country.
"Despite being relatively new to the job, he (Modi) has already made a mark on Asia, reaching out to neighbours and receiving national leaders including Xi Jinping of China and Tony Abbott of Australia . He also has had a highly successful visit to Japan for a summit with Prime Minister Shinzo Abe. In January, he will receive President Barack Obama of the US, the first time that a US leader will be the chief guest at the Republic Day celebrations of India." stated the newspaper.
"Given its huge market, its travellers who fill up hotel rooms and cruise ships from Singapore to Sydney, its hunger for capital goods and commodities, a resurgent India will be a boon for the region and the world. In the six months he has been in office, the country's key stock index has traded record highs. Investors are beginning to return to India. If a single person is responsible for this, it is Modi," the newspaper added.
Editor Warren Fernandez of the newspaper said "Modi has got India and the world excited about his country's prospects again, he has given his people a renewed sense of direction and purpose, and there are hopeful signs that he is minded to using his strong mandate to good effect in one of Asia's major powers. We wish him and India every success."
So, what do you think of the person who has been creating a magical era for India? Is your hope of development increasing?
