New Delhi, Jan. 3 :
New Delhi, Jan. 3:
Having declared his partial retirement from business, BK Modi has indicated that he will now devote his time and energy to 'spiritual' and philanthropic pursuits.
'I will take up more responsibilities in the field of public work' and 'build the brand
of India in the global community.'
Counting poverty, corruption and terrorism as factors inhibiting India from taking her 'true place in the world,' Modi prescribed education, tolerance and reinforcement of sanatan values as the remedy.
Life after 53, the tyre and telecom tycoon feels, should be devoted to the propagation of Sanatan Dharma.
The former admirer of the Gandhi family now says he will do that under the aegis of the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP).
'There is a lack of awareness about the Hindu religion in the world, though the same is not the case with Christianity or Islam. The VHP is working to promote unity among Hindus of the world,' said Modi.
'I have found that in US, there is a lack of awareness about Hinduism. This of course is more true in the case of China.' Apart from Hinduism, it is Indian family values which Modi will propagate abroad.
Also on Modi's agenda is connecting and networking with the Indian diaspora.
'Ten million Indians in developed countries are earning about Rs 100 crore. There is a need to pool resources in terms of finance and knowledge.'
However, despite his new-found love for religion and the VHP, he also plans to be associated with international bodies on corporate governance.