Mann Ki Baat: PM recalls valour of Indian soldiers in Kargil War

Ravi S Singh
Tribune News Service
New Delhi, July 26

Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his monthly radio broadcast “Mann Ki Baat” on Sunday urged people to desist from actions, including posting comments on social media platforms, which demoralise armed forces guarding the country’s borders.

He flayed Pakistan for having indulged in “mis-adventurism” in Kargil while trying to grab Indian land. It did this also to divert public attention from its internal and domestic strife, the prime minister said.

Making note of the 21st anniversary of “Kargil Vijay Diwas”, which is observed today, he paid rich tributes to the soldiers who were martyred.

“War is fought not only at the borders. It is fought at various levels within the country,” Modi said, adding that sometimes people forward posts which are against country’s interest on social media platforms even while knowing that their content is inappropriate.

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In times of external threats, every Indian has to determine his/her role to be played.

He said that unity of national consciousness increases power and enthusiasm of the country’s Defence personnel at the borders, and their family members, manifold.

He said India was “back-stabbed” by Pakistan at a time when it was trying to improve the relationship with it. India cannot forget the circumstances, including the betrayal, under which Kargil War happened.

“It is inherent in the nature of wicked to pick up a fight with everyone without any reason,” Modi said.

Pakistan’s mis-adventurism was given a befitting response, and the world witnessed the valour of India’s brave jawans, said Modi.

Enemies were on the mountain heights, but came a cropper in front of the majesty and height of the’ valour and skill of Indian forces.

Modi pitched for “local for vocal” under his overarching theme of “Aatm Nirbhar Bharat” campaign.

Referring to coming National Handloom Day( August 7), he urged people to promote khadi and handloom products.

With regards to coronavirus, he said the threat from it persists and urged for continued caution, including adhering to social distancing norms. Modi observed that the fatality rate is lower and recovery rates in COVID-related cases are higher in comparison to other countries.

He also referred to the raging floods in parts of Bihar and Assam, saying they have compounded the problems faced by COVID pandemic.

He expressed happiness at the dynamism and ambition shown by the country’s youth in various aspects of life.