Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who returned to India after his seven-day US visit, on Saturday said that respect for India has increased globally in the last five years. Prime Minister Modi returned to Delhi after concluding his week-long visit to the United States. Upon his arrival, the Prime Minister was felicitated at an event outside the airport.

"After assuming office in 2014, I went to the UN. I went to the UN even now. In these five years, I have seen a big change. The respect for India, the enthusiasm towards India has increased significantly. This is due to the 130 crore Indians who re-elected our government," PM Modi said at the event.

Prime Minister Modi also thanked scores of people who gathered outside Palam Technical Airport to welcome him.

"I want to thank you all for coming in large numbers. This has been a memorable welcome back home. On this occasion, I bow to each and every Indian," he added.

Addressing the gathering outside the airport, the Prime Minister also mentioned the Howdy, Modi event and thanked the Indian diaspora in the US for turning up in large number for the grand programme.

"The Howdy Modi event in Houston was grand. US President Donald Trump was present there. In addition to all this, what stands out is the manner in which the Indian community in USA, in Texas and in Houston showcased their presence," the PM said.

Recalling the 2016 surgical strike, the Prime Minister lauded the Indian soldiers for displaying valour and courage during the mission.

"Three years ago, on 28 September only, the brave soldiers of my country had showcased the glory of India before the world by executing the surgical strike. Remembering that night today, I salute the courage of our brave soldiers," he said.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who returned to India after his seven-day US visit, on Saturday said that respect for India has increased globally in the last five years. Prime Minister Modi returned to Delhi after concluding his week-long visit to the United States. Upon his arrival, the Prime Minister was felicitated at an event outside the airport.

"After assuming office in 2014, I went to the UN. I went to the UN even now. In these five years, I have seen a big change. The respect for India, the enthusiasm towards India has increased significantly. This is due to the 130 crore Indians who re-elected our government," PM Modi said at the event.

Prime Minister Modi also thanked scores of people who gathered outside Palam Technical Airport to welcome him.

"I want to thank you all for coming in large numbers. This has been a memorable welcome back home. On this occasion, I bow to each and every Indian," he added.

Addressing the gathering outside the airport, the Prime Minister also mentioned the Howdy, Modi event and thanked the Indian diaspora in the US for turning up in large number for the grand programme.

"The Howdy Modi event in Houston was grand. US President Donald Trump was present there. In addition to all this, what stands out is the manner in which the Indian community in USA, in Texas and in Houston showcased their presence," the PM said.

Recalling the 2016 surgical strike, the Prime Minister lauded the Indian soldiers for displaying valour and courage during the mission.

"Three years ago, on 28 September only, the brave soldiers of my country had showcased the glory of India before the world by executing the surgical strike. Remembering that night today, I salute the courage of our brave soldiers," he said.