Amid tension on the border with Pakistan, Prime Minister Narendra Modi
today saluted the valour of the armed forces and lauded their sacrifice
while dedicating the festival of Diwali to them.
He hailed the people including celebrities for sending overwhelming messages to his “Sandesh2Soldiers” campaign
.
In his monthly “Mann ki Baat” programme on All India Radio, Modi also
urged all citizens and state governments to find ways of forging unity
across the country and working to defeat separatist tendencies and
mentalities.
In the wake of ongoing troubles in the Kashmir Valley, he said, “Unity
in diversity is our strength. It is the responsibility of every citizen
and all governments to forge unity and curb separatist tendencies to
save the country.”
In an apparent reference to tension on the Indo-Pak border, Modi
credited the soldiers for maintenance of peace and security in the
country and called upon everyone to remember their gallantry while
celebrating Diwali.
“In the wake of recent events, our soldiers have been sacrificing their
everything for the safety and security of the country. Their dedication
and labour has overwhelmed me completely. Let us dedicate this Diwali to
our armed forces.
“I had invited everyone to participate in the Sandesh2Soldiers campaign
and I have been humbled by the response. From students, villagers and
traders to political leaders and sports persons , everyone has sent a
Diwali message for our soldiers,” he said while referring to the jawans
who are stationed in deserts and on the icy heights of the Himalayas and
security personnel who are guarding our industries and airports.
“Our forces endure grave hardships for our security.
Someone is stationed in a desert, someone on the Himalayas, someone is
guarding our industrial installations and someone is protecting our
airports. Everyone is fulfilling a mighty responsibility. If we remember
them while being in a festive mood, our remembrance will give them
strength and renewed energy. I thank everyone for responding to
Sandesh2Soldiers,” Modi said in over half—an—hour address on the
occasion of Diwali.
In a veiled reference to the unrest in Kashmir Valley, the PM also
called for forces of unity to be strengthened and those of separatism to
be defeated.
“Unity in diversity is the strength of our country. Every citizen and
every government must work to find ways of forging unity and defeating
separatist mindset and tendencies,” he said as he remembered Sardar
Patel who strived hard to forge unity in the country and bind it
together.
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