Our forces brought Pakistan to its knees in 22 minutes, says PM Modi
Indian armed forces
made the "enemy" (Pakistan) fall to its knees in just 22 minutes during
Operation Sindoor
, adding that 'Made in India' defence equipment played a decisive role which demonstrated India's capabilities and its firm stance against terrorism.
"Recently, the world saw what India is capable of. Operation Sindoor has made India's tough policy against terrorism absolutely clear to the world. We have shown that no place is safe for terrorists who shed the blood of Indians," the PM said at an event to mark the centenary celebration of the conversation between social reformer Sree Narayana Guru and Mahatma Gandhi.
Modi said his govt had worked on the ideals of the revered spiritual guru who wanted a strong India that was free of any discrimination.
"Sree Narayana Guru wanted a strong India. For the empowerment of India, we have to be ahead in every aspect - economic, social and defence. Today, the country is moving on this path. India is rapidly moving towards becoming the world's third largest economy," he added.
Reiterating that today's India took steps according to what was right in the national interest, Modi said the country's dependence on foreign nations for military needs was also constantly decreasing.
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"We are becoming self-reliant in the defence sector. And we have seen its effect during Operation Sindoor as well. Our forces forced the enemy to surrender in 22 minutes with weapons made in India. I am confident that in the times to come, made in India weapons will be famous all over the world," he said.
Modi cited the govt's welfare schemes in housing, drinking water and health insurance, among others, to state that these had empowered deprived and backward sections of society.
More IITs, IIMs and AIIMS have been opened in the last 11 years than earlier, he said.
In a swipe at previous govts, he said despite decades of independence, millions of citizens were forced to live in extremely difficult circumstances till a decade ago.
"Crores of families lacked shelter and lakhs of villages had no access to clean drinking water, while even minor illnesses could not be treated due to lack of healthcare," he said. Poor people and women were deprived of basic human dignity, the PM added.
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