New Delhi, Apr 21: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said the world is looking towards India to ensure global peace in these times of conflict. and emphasised that this growing profile is due to its “cultural image, growing capabilities, and foreign policy”.

Prime Minister, Narendra Modi said this while inaugurating the 2550th Bhagwan Mahaveer Nirvan Mahotsav on the occasion of Mahaveer Jayanti at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi.

“Today we put forward the principles of truth and non-violence with full confidence in the global fora,” Prime Minster said.

“We tell the world that the solution to the global problem is found in the ancient Indian culture and tradition. This is why India is making a place for itself as ‘Vishwa Bandhu’ in a divided world”, Prime Minister Modi said.

Mentioning Indian initiatives like Mission Life for combating climate change and One World-One Sun-One Grid, he said today India is leading a futuristic global initiative like the International Solar Alliance.

“These initiatives have not only created hope in the world but have led to change in global perception towards our culture and tradition”, said the Prime Minister.

The Prime Minister said that India is emerging from a period of corruption and despair as more than 25 crore Indians have come out of poverty.

Asking the citizens to seize the moment, the Prime Minister urged everyone to follow the path of ‘Asteya and Ahimsa’ reiterated his commitment to keep working for the future of the nation, and thanked the Saints for their inspiring words.

Prime Minister Modi said the teachings of our Tirthankaras have gained a new relevance in a time when, globally, many countries are getting into wars”, the Prime Minister said.

He also recalled philosophies like Anekantavada and Syadvada that teach us to look at all the aspects and embrace the views of others too.

The Prime Minister emphasized the significance of the 2550th Bhagwan Mahaveer Nirvana Mahotsav and noted various happy coincidences such as the initial phase of the Amrit Kaal when the nation was working towards a golden century of independence.

Prime Minister Modi underlined that the idea of Amrit Kaal is not merely a resolution but a spiritual inspiration that allows us to live through immortality and eternity.

He also noted the 75th year of the Constitution and the festival of democracy that will decide the future direction of the nation.

UNI