We need not have to agree on everything but there must be enough civility in public life for differing streams to b… https://t.co/4KNpSYCRhN — PMO India (@PMOIndia) 1567140449000

NEW DELHI: There must be enough civility in public life for differing streams to be able to hear each other’s point of view, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Friday."Here I am, at a forum where perhaps I do not have many whose thought process is similar to mine but there are enough thinking people whose constructive criticism is something I greatly look forward to," the PM said as he addressed an event organised by a Kerala-based media organisation.The Prime Minister advocated the necessity of exchange of ideas between schools of different thoughts and asserted that people need to leave their comfort zones to be able to listen to the "other" point of view."Usually, it is believed that public figures prefer to be on forums whose thought process matches with the person’s own world view. Because there is a lot of comfort in being among such people," the PM said."Of course, I also cherish being among such surroundings but at the same time, I believe there must be a constant and continuous dialogue between individuals and organisations irrespective of one’s thought process," he added.During his address, the Prime Minister said that the country is going through a transition and "aspirations" form the core of this process."At the core of the New India spirit are individual aspirations, collective endeavours and a spirit of ownership for national progress," he said.The Prime Minister said the country has transitioned from the era of 'License Raj' and 'Permit Raj' to aspiring young people who are achieving greater heights irrespective of their backgrounds."It is youngsters from small towns and villages. They do not belong to established families or have big bank balances. What they have are dedication and aspiration. They are converting that aspiration into excellence and making India proud. This is the New India Spirit," he said.