Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday visited the Gulf Spic Labour Camp in Kuwait, where he interacted with Indian workers and highlighted their significant contributions to the country’s development.

During the interaction, PM Modi spoke about the aspirations of Indian workers, linking them to his vision for a “Viksit Bharat 2047”.

“I talk about Viksit Bharat 2047 because the labour brothers of my country who have come so far to work also think about how an international airport can be made in their village. This aspiration is the strength of my country,” he said.

The prime minister emphasized the hard work of Indian farmers and labourers, saying, “I keep thinking the whole day about how hard our farmers and labourers work in the fields.” He added that their dedication motivates him to work harder. “When I see all these people working hard, I feel that if they work for 10 hours, then I should work for 11 hours. If they work for 11 hours, I should work for 12 hours.”

PM Modi also shared his personal motivation: “Do you work hard for your family or not? I also work for my family. My family consists of 140 crore people, so I have to work a little more.”

He further highlighted India’s affordable internet rates, stating, “India has the cheapest data (internet) in the world. Whether we want to talk online globally or within India, the cost is very low. Even video conferencing is affordable. This convenience allows people to speak to their family members every evening through video calls.”

PM Modi is on a two-day visit to Kuwait at the invitation of Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, the Amir of the State of Kuwait. This marks the first visit by an Indian Prime Minister to Kuwait in 43 years.