Diamonds are forever in India, exhorts Modi
Calls Surat Diamond Bourse symbol of new India’s capabilities
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said that the Surat Diamond Bourse, touted as the world’s largest and most modern centre for international diamond and jewellery business, is a symbol of New India’s capabilities and resolutions. Earlier in the day, the Prime Minister inaugurated the new terminal building at Surat airport.
Speaking after inaugurating the Surat Diamond Bourse, the Prime Minister pointed out that a new diamond has been added to the magnificence of Surat city.
“It is not an ordinary diamond, but the best in the world,” Modi said, underscoring that the radiance of the Surat Diamond Bourse is overshadowing the largest of the edifices in the world.
“Surat Diamond Bourse will now come to the fore along with India’s pride during discussions about diamond bourses around the world. Surat bourse showcases the abilities of Indian designs, designers, materials and concepts. This building is a symbol of new India’s capabilities and resolutions,” he said.
Talking about the two other gifts to the city, the Prime Minister mentioned the inauguration of a new airport terminal at Surat and the elevation of the status of Surat airport as an international airport.
He informed the gathering about the commencement of the Surat-dubai flight and the soon-to-start flight to Hong Kong. “With Surat, Gujarat now boasts three international airports,” the Prime Minister said.
Throwing light on his personal connections and
learning experiences with the city of Surat, the Prime Minister mentioned the spirit of “Sabka Saath Sabka Prayas”.
“The soil of Surat differentiates it from the rest,” Modi said, noting that the
cotton produced in the region is unmatched.
Highlighting Surat’s journey of highs and lows, the Prime Minister stated that Surat’s magnificence attracted the British when they first came to India.