PM Modi Only Indian To Address US Congress Twice: Hardeep Puri Exclusive

"Modiji is one of the few leaders whom America has given a rare honor. Leaders like Nelson Mandela and Winston Churchill had the honor of addressing the US Parliament twice," Hardeep Puri said

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's state visit to the US just reflects the growing stature of India, Union minister Hardeep Singh Puri told NDTV in an exclusive interview today. There has been a fundamental change in the relationship with the US and part of it is also owing to India's decision to buy oil from Russia, which kept international prices down.

"Modiji is one of the few leaders whom America has given a rare honor. Leaders like Nelson Mandela and Winston Churchill had the honor of addressing the US Parliament twice, so did PM Modi… India's stature has increased. That's why the people in America have faith and enthusiasm. Modiji has brought this change," he told NDTV.

The work done by the BJP-led government in the last nine years gives India the strength, he said, pointing out that the price of fuel – petrol and diesel -- have not increased since last one year. "Inflation has come down," he added.