New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said that in the third tenure of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), India will be listed under the top three economies in the world.

The statement came following the inauguration of the newly constructed International Exhibition-cum-Convention Centre (IECC) complex – ‘Bharat Mandapam’ by PM Modi.

#WATCH | In my third term, India will be among the top three economies in the world…Yeh Modi ki guarantee hai, says PM Modi. pic.twitter.com/drLFWZKgS6

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Addressing the the inauguration event of Bharat Mandapam, PM Modi said, “The third tenure of BJP, India will become one of the top three economies in the world, Yeh Modi ki guarantee hai.”

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PM thundered that the world’s largest museum will be constructed in the national capital.

#WATCH | The world's largest museum will be constructed in Delhi, says PM Modi during the inauguration event of the International Convention Centre-Bharat Mandapam. pic.twitter.com/AGltuTYwma

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However, while paying tribute to the Kargil war heroes on the occasion of Kargil Vijay Diwas, PM Modi said, “Today is the historic day for the country. The enemies of India were defeated today by our brave sons and daughters. I pay tribute to the heroes who sacrificed their life in the Kargil war.”

#WATCH | Today is a historic day as it's #KargilVijayDiwas. The enemies of the country were defeated by our brave sons and daughters. I pay tribute to each and every hero who sacrificed his life in the Kargil war: PM Modi pic.twitter.com/OHA6Fsz6iF

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Taking a jibe at the opposition parties, PM Modi said that even the ‘Toli’ (group of people) will accept the IECC complex – ‘Bharat Mandapam’ and it is also even possible that they might visit the place to deliver a lecture in a seminar.

#WATCH | Some people have a tendency to comment and stop good works. When 'Kartavya Path' was being built, many things were running on the front page of newspapers as breaking news. It was raised in courts as well, but when it was constructed, the same people said that it is… pic.twitter.com/0i0zcc5X0Z

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“Some individuals have a habit of criticizing and opposing positive initiatives. When the construction of ‘Kartavya Path’ was underway, it attracted a lot of attention and was even reported as breaking news on the front page of newspapers. Legal matters were also raised in courts. However, once it was completed, the same people appreciated the project and acknowledged its value,” he underlined.

#WATCH | After seeing 'Bharat Mandapam' every Indian is happy, full of pride, says PM Narendra Modi at the inauguration of IECC Complex in Pragati Maidan, Delhi pic.twitter.com/9HRc3EEOHd

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“After getting the first glimpse of the newly revamped ‘Bharat Mandapam’, every Indian is overjoyed and full of pride,” he said.

“Over the past 5 years, 13.5 crore individuals have emerged from poverty, with international agencies acknowledging that extreme poverty in India is on the brink of elimination. These positive developments affirm that the decisions and policies implemented over the last 9 years have been steering the nation in the correct direction,” PM Modi added.

Earlier, PM Modi on Wednesday inaugurated the newly constructed IECC complex – ‘Bharat Mandapam’ at Pragati Maidan and dedicated it to the nation.