Kabir and Rahim have been inspirations for India and the Sufi tradition is the best antidote for terrorism, Modi added.
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The scene outside the British Parliament and Prime Minister’s office looked chaotic, while the security had been beefed up in the area.
Modi’s comments, delivered via a translater, were seized on by campaigners wanting Britain to stay in the EU.
Modi also thanked British Prime Minister David Cameron for the latter’s affection towards India and Indians.
This story has not been edited by Firstpost staff and is generated by auto-feed. The United Kingdom is already the largest investor in India among G20 countries while India invests more in the United Kingdom than it does in the rest of the European Union combined.
The crowd chanted “Modi, Modi” through his 80-minute speech. Mr Cameron said that Britain had the drive that would be necessary to help India in various sectors including the Swachch Bharat Campaign, Digital India, and skill development.
The arch of Wembley Stadium, London is lit in the colours of the Indian national flag, during a welcome rally for the Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the second day of his visit to Britain, Friday November 13, 2015.
He was introduced onstage by Prime Minister David Cameron, who has often been by Modi’s side on the trip, a sign of how important Britain considers the visit.
Following the CEOs Forum meeting, Modi arrived at Buckingham Palace where he was received by Queen Elizabeth II.
Modi thanked people for “outpouring their affections” and said India will not judge its diaspora by the colour of their passport. Two great nations, two vibrant democracies – we are celebrating this very special relationship in this very special venue.
In reference to Cameron’s response on the issue, he said: “There was a lot of understanding and appreciation”. The two Prime Ministers also welcomed a joint package of 10 million pounds for new joint renewable research centres bringing the total value of Indo-UK clean energy research programme to 60 million pounds.
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But he has faced protests over his record as chief minister of Gujarat – including over riots in 2002 when more than a thousand Muslims were said to have died.
