The US lawmakers gave standing ovation on at least nine occasions during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's speech at the joint session of the Congress clearly suggesting that the Indian PM struck the right chords among many of them. Full text of PM Narendra Modi's historic speech in the US Congress



TERROR INCUBATED IN INDIA'S NEIGHBOURHOOD

Prime Minister Modi used the prestigious stage to highlights India's concern over terrorism. Without naming Pakistan, the PM said that terrorism was a global challenge and that it was "incubated in India's neighbourhood."

"From the western borders of India to Africa, it goes by different names - Lashkar-e-Taiba or Al Qaeda or ISIS. They all speak the same language of terrorism," Modi said.

"Globally, terrorism remains the biggest threat, going by different names, but with the common philosophy of hate, murder and violence. Although it's shadow is spreading across the world, terrorism is incubated in India's neighbourhood," Modi added.

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"In granting me this opportunity, you have honoured the world's largest democracy and its 1.25 billion people," PM Modi said beginning his 40-minute speech, adding, "As a representative of the world's largest democracy, it is indeed a privilege to speak to the leaders of its oldest."

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the US Congress today, the last of his three-day visit to Washington. Modi is the sixth Indian prime minister to speak at the joint session of the US Congress.

The first Indian PM to address a joint meeting of the US Congress was Rajiv Gandhi in 1985. Narasimha Rao in 1994, Atal Bihari Vajpayee in 2000 and Manmohan Singh in 2005 were the other PMs who spoke at the the US Capitol, which houses the House of Representatives and the Senate. Country's first PM Jawaharlal Nehru addressed the US Congress in 1949.

HIGHLIGHTS OF PM MODI'S SPEECH:

The orchestra have sufficiently tuned their instruments, the baton has given the signal. And there is a new symphony in play: PM Modi

T he constraints of the past are behind us and foundations of the future are firmly in place: PM Modi

Those who believe in humanity must come together as one and speak against this menace in one voice. Terrorism must be delegitimised: PM Modi

PM @narendramodi: Humanity must speak in one voice. Terrorism must be delegitimized pic.twitter.com/vWdragTFgc Vikas Swarup (@MEAIndia) June 8, 2016

Terror is incubated in India's neighbourhood: PM Modi

I commend the members of US Congress for sending a clear message to those who preach and practice terrorism for political gains: PM Modi

A strong India-US partnership can anchor peace, prosperity, and stability from Asia to Africa and from Indian Ocean to the Pacific: PM Modi

India's strong economy and growth rate of 7.6 per cent per annum, is creating new opportunities for our mutual prosperity: PM Modi

I see US as an indispensable partner. Many of you believe that a stronger and prosperous India is in America's strategic interest: PM Modi

My dream is to economically empower our billion citizens through many social and economic transformations: PM

My to do list is long and ambitious: PM Modi

And, we have not yet claimed intellectual property right on Yoga: PM Modi

SIRI tells us that India's ancient heritage of Yoga has over 30 million practitioners in the US: Modi at US Congress

Our cooperation secures our cities and citizens from terrorists and protects our critical infrastructure from cyber threats: PM Modi

India will never forget the solidarity US Congress showed when terrorists from across the border attacked us in November 2008: PM Modi

No wonder President Obama has called our partnership defining partnership of 21st century: PM Modi PM @narendramodi: Our founders created a modern nation with freedom, democracy & equality as the essence of its soul pic.twitter.com/dz7vFASFLG Vikas Swarup (@MEAIndia) June 8, 2016

Mahatma Gandhi inspired the heroism of Martin Luther King Junior: PM Modi

Today, India lives as one; India grows as one; India celebrates as one: Modi

There were many who doubted India when, as a newly independent nation, we reposed our faith in democracy: PM Modi

India applauds the great sacrifices of the men and women from 'The Land of the Free and the Home of the Brave' in service of mankind: PM Modi

In granting me this opportunity, you have honoured the world's largest democracy and its 1.25 billion people: PM Modi

This temple of democracy has encouraged and empowered other democracies the world over: Modi

Thank you Mr. Speaker for opening this door of temple of democracy for me: Modi

I am deeply honoured by the invitation to address the Congress: Modi

PM Modi speaking

Modi to address joint session of US Congress shortly.

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After the joint address, Speaker Ryan will host a lunch for the PM at the Capitol Hill which will be attended by top Congressmen.

US Congress Speaker Paul Ryan welcomes PM Modi at the Capitol Hill

PM Modi arrives at Capitol Hill Day 3 in DC: A day for democracy - PM @narendramodi arrives at Capitol Hill, is received by @SpeakerRyan pic.twitter.com/9z5gwnIoNq June 8, 2016

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The US Capitol building (File Photo/Reuters) The US Capitol building (File Photo/Reuters)

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Modi was invited to speak at the joint session by House of Representatives Speaker Paul Ryan, who had recently described the US-India ties as "a pillar of strength in an important region of the world."

In 2005, the US Congress had denied visa to Modi, then Gujarat chief minister, for his 'failure' to stop 2002 riots in the state.

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