PM Modi takes on Pakistan, China and his critics in a speech that got 8 standing ovations

Prime Minister Narendra Modi got 8 standing ovations and 66 clapping interventions in his speech at the US Congress on Wednesday. Modi changed the script significantly, taking something out of the American playbook of lavishly praising his hosts, while still talking up Pakistan's role in terrorism and positioning India as a reliable partner over China. Here are the 5 things he said:

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On Pakistan
Although its (terrorism's) shadow is spreading across the world, it is incubated in India's neighbourhood. Refusing to reward those who practice terrorism for political gain is first step towards holding them accountable.Those who believe in humanity must come together as one and speak against this menace in one voice. Terrorism must be delegitimized.

On his governance
For my government, the Constitution is its real holy book. And in that holy book, freedom of faith, speech... equality of all citizens... are enshrined as fundamental rights. India lives as one, India grows as one, India celebrates as one.

On American Indians
In California, the innovative genius of America and India's intellectual creativity are working to shape new industries of the future.

On Security
In Asia, the absence of an agreed security architecture creates uncertainty.President Obama and I have agreed that India as a permanent member of the UN Security Council has to be an intrinsic part of this century's new reality.

On the idea of India
My to-do list is long and ambitious -- skill millions of our youth, build 100 smart cities, have broadband for a billion. It is estimated that more Americans bend for yoga than to throw a curve ball. And, no Mr. Speaker, we have not yet claimed intellectual property right on Yoga.