Tokyo: Prime Minister Narendra is on the visit of Japan where he is trying to attract the government of Japan to collaborate on different aspects with nation.
In Sacred Heart University, Modi on Tuesday said, “India is a land of Lord Buddha. Buddha lived for peace and suffered for peace and that message is prevalent in India.”
He said it while replying to a question by a student.
Modi said while asserting that India’s “commitment to non-violence is total” and “DNA of Indian society and this is above any international treaty”. He also referred to India’s refusal to sign the NPT.
While underlining the need for rising “above the treaties”, he said, “In international affairs, there are some processes. But above them is the commitment of the society.”
During the interactive session, the Prime Minister was asked by another student about how peace could be pursued in Asia despite China’s “expansionist” designs. “You seemed to be troubled a lot by China,” he quipped while addressing the student amid his observation that they were asking questions like journalists.
Speaking further, he carefully avoided any direct answer to the question and merely said, “India is a democratic country. Similarly, Japan is also a democratic country. If India and Japan together think about peace and positive things, we can make the world realise the strength of a democracy. We should focus on progress and development instead of paying attention to others. If we pay attention to our situation, our condition will be better.”
Modi had also narrated an imaginary story, “Imagine, there is darkness in a room. Someone goes inside with a broom to remove the darkness but he will fail. Another person goes inside with a sword to remove darkness. He will also fail. Another person goes with blanket to remove darkness, but he will also fail. Then a wise man goes with a small lamp, the darkness will be chased away. A lamp peace, prosperity and democracy will never be scared of darkness.”
Bureau Report
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