Port of Spain – Prime Minister Narendra Modi, addressing the Indian diaspora in Trinidad and Tobago, declared that India is rapidly advancing toward becoming the world’s third-largest economy, powered by innovation in AI, semiconductors, and quantum computing. Calling India a “land of limitless opportunities,” Modi emphasized that the country’s growth is inclusive, reaching even its most vulnerable citizens. In a speech filled with emotion and symbolism, he praised the Indian community abroad for preserving their cultural roots: “You left the land, but never the soul—you carry Ramayana in your hearts.” Modi gifted a miniature replica of the Ayodhya Ram Temple and sacred water from the Sarayu River, requesting that it be merged with Trinidad’s Ganga Dhara stream as a blessing. Highlighting India’s digital revolution, Modi proudly noted that nearly 50% of the world’s real-time digital transactions occur in India, and hailed Trinidad and Tobago as the first Caribbean nation to adopt India’s UPI system. “Sending money,” he quipped, “will soon be faster than a West Indies delivery!” From record-breaking startups—nearly half led by women—to 120+ unicorns, Modi declared that India’s youthful energy is propelling it into a global economic powerhouse.
