Fiji Indians make India proud: Advani

NEW DELHI, AUG 20. The Home Minister, Mr. L. K. Advani, today said people of Indian origin made India proud through their rich contribution in various fields.

Speaking at a civic reception here in honour of the deposed Fijian Prime Minister, Mr. Mahendra pal Chaudhry, Mr. Advani said Indians in Fiji not only developed their own talents but made valuable contributions for the all-round development of that Island Republic.

``By doing so they have knowingly or unknowingly made India proud,'' he said.

Mr. Advani said on behalf of the Vajpayee Government and the people of India he wished the people of Fiji and Mr. Chaudhry in particular all the best.

Responding to the warm felicitation given by municipal corporation of Delhi (MCD), Mr. Chaudhry said he would continue his struggle for restoration of multi-racial democracy in Fiji and sought New Delhi's cooperation to ensure that his efforts succeeded.

- PTI

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