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On January 9, 2003, while inaugurating the first Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (Indian-Origin or Non-Resident Indians Day) in New Delhi, the prime minister at the time, Atal Bihari Vajpayee, said: “the Indian-origin community abroad often reflects the diversity which is the hallmark of our society here [in India].” He added: “We are proud of this diversity […]