The pro right-wing Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) member praised the ground level functionaries for a successful G20 summit hosted by his Government and said that all the global attention is due to their hard work.

The G20 summit was held in India for the for the first time from September 9 to 10 at the Bharat Mandapam International Exhibition-Convention Centre.

Comparing the organisation and execution of the two events more than a decade apart, Modi said that the Games hosted when the United Progressive Alliance (UPA) Government - a political alliance led by the Indian National Congress - was in charge was "mired in issues".

The Commonwealth Games in 2010 was engulfed in corruption controversies and destroyed India's reputation globally and Modi pointed that out while addressing around 3,000 people, including cleaners, drivers, waiters and other staff that were involved in the summit.

"A few years ago, Commonwealth Games were hosted in our country," Modi was quoted as saying by The Indian Express.

"If you talk about Commonwealth Games to anyone from Delhi or outside Delhi, what is the image formed in their minds?

"Those who are senior among you will remember the incident.

"In fact, it was an opportunity where our country could have created its own brand, its identity, showcased the potential of the country and its people, but unfortunately the event got mired in issues that brought disrepute to the country."

Modi said that hosting the G20 showed India's calibre to host more mega events in the future.

"I am not concerned with praises in editorials," he continued.  

"For me, the real happiness lies in the fact that my country is now confident about hosting any such event in the best possible way."

The sub-continent is due to host the International Olympic Committee (IOC) Session in Mumbai from October 15 to 17.

Sports Minister Anurag Thakur has made it clear that the country is looking to bid for the Olympic Games in 2036, with IOC chief Thomas Bach saying there is a "strong case" for India to host.

The G20 summit saw its own controversies with the Modi Government accused of displacing several houses and roadside stalls and ignoring poverty among others.

According to a report from activist group Concerned Citizens Collective in July, preparations for the G20 summit to welcome the leaders of the world resulted in the displacement of nearly 300,000 people.