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PM MODI INAUGURATES PRAVASI BHARTIYA DIVAS CONVENTION IN BHUBANESWAR, ODISHA

PM Modi inaugurated the 18th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas convention in Bhubaneswar, Odisha. Expressing his heartfelt gratitude to the Indian diaspora and thanking them for giving him the opportunity to hold his head high with pride on the global stage, Shri Modi highlighted that over the past decade, he had met numerous world leaders, all of whom have praised the Indian diaspora for their social values and contributions to their respective societies.

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CONSULATE NEWS

On the occasion of Pravasi Bharatiya Diwas on 9th January, Consul General Masakui Rungsung met former Premier of BC Mr. Ujjal Dosanjh and felicitated him. Mr. Dosanjh was awarded Pravasi Bharatiya samman in the year 2003.

On the occasion of Pravasi Bharatiya Diwas on 9th January, Consul General Masakui Rungsung met Mr. Dave Hayer and felicitated him. Mr. Hayer is a former MLA of BC, who was awarded Pravasi Bharatiya samman in the year 2007.

 

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