Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said that Indian culture and festivals are increasingly making their presence felt across the world, and asserted that the Indian diaspora plays a crucial role in preserving and promoting the country’s cultural essence, citing Malaysia as a prominent example.Addressing the 130th episode of his monthly radio programme Mann Ki Baat, the Prime Minister said, “Today our culture and festivals are making their mark across the world. Indian festivals are celebrated with great enthusiasm and joy in every corner of the world. Our Bharatvanshis, brothers and sisters of Indian origin, play a vital role in maintaining the cultural vibrancy of all kinds. Wherever they are, they are preserving and promoting the essence of their culture.”
PM Modi highlighted the efforts of the Indian community in Malaysia, describing their contribution as “commendable”. He noted the strong presence of Indian languages and traditions in the country.
“You will be pleasantly surprised to know that there are more than 500 Tamil schools in Malaysia. In addition to teaching the Tamil language, other subjects are also taught in Tamil. Furthermore, along with Telugu and Punjabi, there’s also a lot of focus on other Indian languages,” he said.