"He (Kalam) had few years ago asked why our media is so negative? These are not my words, (he had said) why is that in India, we are embarrassed of our capabilities and achievements? "We are a great country, we have unprecedented stories of success. These were Kalam's words," Modi said.The Prime Minister suggested that the media can discuss the issue in seminars and their newsrooms to bring about an "irreversible change". "I urge the media to be resolute and also inspire others.

Source: Times of India November 30, 2017 09:56 UTC