'India Can't Compromise With Even An Inch Of Its Land': PM Modi To Soldiers In Kachchh
Prime Minister Narendra Modi told the jawans that because of their vigil at the Indo-Pakistan border in Gujarat, no one has the courage to look towards Kachchh
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday lauded jawans stationed at Indo-Pakistan border in Gujarat’s Kachchh, where he celebrated Diwali with the armed forces. He said because of their vigil, no one has the courage to look towards this region.
Modi, who joined BSF, army, navy and air force personnel at Lakki Nala’s Sir Creek area, stressed that the BJP-led central government will never compromise with even an inch of India’s territory. “There is such a government in this country that cannot compromise with even an inch of the country’s land," he said.
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He said this is why the Centre’s policies are aligned with the resolve of the armed forces. “We don’t depend on words of our enemies, we believe in strength of our army for defending the country. When the world sees you, it sees India’s strength, when enemies see you, they see an end to their sinister plans," he added.
The Prime Minister told the soldiers that serving the nation is good fortune and they were doing this despite the fact that such service is not easy. “Whenever I celebrate my Diwali with you all, my joy increases several times. This time, Diwali is special as Lord Ram has returned to his abode in Ayodhya after 500 years," he said, adding, “people of India feel their country is safe because of you."
He said the government was doing everything to equip the armed forces with modern warfare technology, so as to put it in the league of the world’s most advanced militaries. He added that the basis of this was self-reliance in the defence sector.
“Keeping in mind the needs of the 21st century, today we are equipping our armies, our security forces, with modern resources. We are putting our army in the league of the world’s most modern military forces. The basis of these efforts of ours is self-reliance in the defence sector, he said.
Modi further said while the army, navy and air force are seen as different entities, their strength will increase manifold when they come together. The country’s top priority is to develop infrastructure in the border areas, he said.
“I am proud of our soldiers who have shown their capabilities in every tough situation. While I am here in Kachchh today, it is important to discuss our navy. The coast here in Gujarat is one of India’s biggest strengths. That’s why the coastlines here have to face the most number of threats from our enemies," he said.
He also spoke about border tourism, which he said is an aspect related to national security that is not discussed as much. “…Kachchh has immense potential in this… Today, when we are moving so fast towards goal of developed India, you all are protectors of this dream," he added.
(With PTI inputs)
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