PM Modi in Manila: 21st century should be India's century

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday interacted with  Indian Diaspora in the Philippines and urged the community to do everything possible to ensure that the 21st century, which is termed "Asia's century" becomes "India's century."

"Our efforts are aimed at transforming India and ensuring everything in our nation matches global standards" he said.

Talking about India's history of peace, he said that India has never harmed another country and also reminded the audience of the sacrifice of one and a half lakh Indian soldiers, who laid down their lives in distant lands during World Wars 1 and 2.