PM Modi salutes brave soldiers; lauds Indian Army on the occasion of Kargil Vijay Diwas

Mangalore Today News Network

New Delhi, July 26, 2020: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has greeted the nation on the occasion of Kargil Vijay Diwas calling it a victory of high morale and bravery of armed forces. Addressing the nation in Mann Ki Baat programme on All India Radio today, Mr Modi saluted the brave soldiers as well as their mothers. He said it was on this very day 21 years ago that the Army unfurled the flag of victory in the battle of Kargil.
 
Mr Modi stated that India can never forget the circumstances under which the battle of Kargil took place. He said Pakistan had embarked upon this misadventure, nursing delusions of encroaching upon the Indian soil, to distract attention from the internal strife prevailing there. It happened when India was making efforts to foster cordial relations with Pakistan but the country responded by backstabbing. He lauded the Indian Army, its valour and said the whole world witnessed the country’s might.

 
Mr Modi said people are reminiscing the Kargil Victory, throughout the country today. They are saluting the brave heart heroes and paying tributes to the martyrs of the battle in Kargil. He urged the youth to share the stories of the heroic deeds of the nation’s valiant warriors and their sacrifices throughout the day. He also called upon people to visit the website www.gallantryawards.gov.in. The website has an array of information on courageous warriors and tales of their valour.
 
Mr Modi recalled the address to the nation by former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee made from Red Fort during the Kargil war. Vajpayeeji had then reminded the nation of a mantra of Mahatma Gandhi that in the face of any dilemma, one must think of the poorest and the most helpless person of the country. Mr Modi said these words are relevant even today. Going beyond Gandhi Ji’s thought, Atal ji had said that the Kargil war has given another Mantra that before taking any important decision, one must think whether the endeavor is befitting to the honour of the soldiers who laid down their lives in the remote mountains.
 
The Prime Minister said that in times of war, whatever people say or do has immense bearing on the morale of the soldiers. He stressed that the conduct, demeanour, speech, and statements of everyone must distinctly be conducive to enhancing the morale and honour of the soldiers. He said countrymen bound by a thread of unity, with the Mantra that the Nation is above everything else, bolster the strength of soldiers. He said that these days, battles are fought not just on borders but within the country too on many fronts simultaneously. He said every countryman has to decide his or her role in that.

Here are the highlights of PM Modi’s ’Mann Ki Baat’ address:

Ladakh and Kutch are making commendable efforts towards building an Aatmanirbhar Bharat.
   
PM Modi cites example from Bihar, Jharkhand on how small local products can be hugely successful.
   
Using Bamboo, artisans of Tripura, Manipur and Assam have started crafting high quality water bottles and Tiffin-boxes.
   
PM Modi hails efforts of groups in various states including Bihar, Jharkhand and northeast to promote local products during COVID-19 pandemic.
   
Raksha Bandhan will be celebrated is a few days. I extend my advance wishes on the ocassion of Raksha Bandhan.
   
During Covid-19, Balbir Kaur, sarpanch of Trewa in Jammu, built a 30-bed quarantine bed in her panchayat. Jaituna Begum of Chountliwar in Ganderbal resolved that her panchayat will fight coronavirus and also create employment opportunities.
   
We should take all precautions against coronavirus. Social distancing, wearing masks are necessary in our fight against the virus.
   
Today, Covid-19 recovery rate in our country is better than others. Our fatality rate is much less than most other countries.
   
We able to save the lives of lakhs of people, but threat of Coronavirus is not over yet. It is spreading fast many areas, we need to remain vigilant.
   
PM Modi hails declining fatality rate from Covid-19.
   
India has better Covid-19 recovery rate.
   
Pakistan undertook this misadventure with sinister plans to capture India’s land and to divert attention from its internal conflicts.
   
What Atal Bihari Vajpayee said from Lal Qila during Kargil is even relevant today. He had said about (Mahatma) Gandhi Ji’s learning: "Whenever you have doubt on your decision, think if it will help the poorest and helpless person of the nation".
   
21 years ago on this day, our army won the Kargil war. India was then trying to have cordial relations with Pakistan but is said that it is in the nature of the wicked to have enmity with everyone for no reason.