Madison speech: Congress' Rajeev Shukla slams Modi; Says Narasimha Rao envisaged PIO idea

New York, Sept 28: The much awaited speech by Prime Minister of India -- Narendra Modi at Madison Square Garden is going to begin shortly. Thousands of Indians are all set to hear Modi at the most expensive venue in New York.

After Elvis Presley, Michael Jackson, Led Zeppelin and Madonna, now PM Modi will demand a full house at Madison Square Garden.

1:15 am: Congress leader Rajeev Shukla slams Modi for his speech, says Narasimha Rao had envisaged the idea on PIO. "If Modi ji does something abt it he shud take care of the security aspect", he said.

11:04 pm: Modi concludes his speech, Tri-color balloons released on the crowd

Tri-color balloons released on the crowd as PM Narendra Modi closes his speech at Madison Square Garden, NYC pic.twitter.com/8sF3MU04DU

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11:00 pm: We will merge PIO and OCI schemes and make it one in some time: PM Modi

10:55 pm: Bohra Muslims community members at Madison Square Garden listening to Modi

Bohra Muslims community members at Madison Square Garden #ModiAtMadison pic.twitter.com/iD1jclkPIE

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10:50 pm :Gandhiji never compromised on cleanliness, shouldnt we clean the nation for him?, asks PM

10:43 pm: Earlier governments spoke only of the laws they've made. I have begun by removing obsolete laws: PM Modi

10:34 pm: I invite everyone to participate in Make In India. If you want human resources, low cost production then India is your destination, says Modi

10:32 pm: We reached Mars in less than it takes to make a Hollywood film: Modi at Madison Square

10:25 pm: Unfortunately until now responsibility of development in our nation was with the Govt, now we share that with the people: PM

10:21 pm: India should be proud of 3 things - democracy, demographic dividend and demand

10:12 pm: We are youngest country of World, nation will progress at fast pace with capabilities of Youth, says Modi at Madison

10:11 pm: We will make this century India's century, says Modi

10:10 pm: This government will not disappoint you, assures Modi at Madison square

10:01 pm: You couldn't participate in India's elections,but I am sure most of you wouldn't have been able to sleep during polls:PM Modi at Madison Square

9:53 pm: PM Narendra Modi begins his speech with 'Bharat Mata ki Jai', wishes Happy Navrathri to the crowd

9:50 pm: Modi was greeted by 50 US Senators and members of the US Congress

9:46 pm: US lawmakers introduced on stage, Crowd cheers for Modi at Madison Square

9:33 pm: PM Modi arrives at Madison Square venue

8:58 pm: Watch an artist make Modi's portrait while Kavita Krishnamurthy sings Vaishnava Jana To

New York:An artist paints picture of PM Modi while Singer Kavita Krishnamurthy sings 'Vaishnava Jan' #ModiAtMadison pic.twitter.com/xLksp2gW8y

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8:50 pm: Singer Kavita Krishnamurthy performs 'I Love My India' song at Madison Square Garden

New York: Veteran Singer Kavita Krishnamurthy sings 'I Love My India' at Madison Square Garden #ModiAtMadison pic.twitter.com/2rnTytdndr

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8:40 pm: Garba performance going on at Madison Square Garden

New York: Artists perform Garba at Madison Square Garden #ModiAtMadison pic.twitter.com/UDMRdicAbE

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8:30 pm: Artists start performances at Madison Square Garden

8:06 pm: Madison excitedly waits for Modi's speech. Here is a poster seen at the venue:

Poster seen #ModiAtMadison pic.twitter.com/iLPLI3lAzM

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7:48 pm: BJP Workers gathered at BJP office in Delhi to listen to PM Modi's address together

7:08 pm: Preparations ongoing for PM Narendra Modi's speech at Madison Square Garden in New York.

New York: Preparations ongoing for PM Narendra Modi's speech at Madison Square Garden #ModiAtMadison pic.twitter.com/8RuiY9dIj2

— ANI (@ANI_news) September 28, 2014

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