India gave a befitting response to those who cast an evil eye on its soil in Ladakh: PM

Mr Modi said, the world has noticed India’s commitment and might when it comes to safeguarding its sovereignty and territorial integrity. He said, those who cast an evil eye on Indian soil in Ladakh have got a befitting response. 

The Prime Minister said that India honours the spirit of friendship and it is also capable of giving an appropriate response to any adversary.  

Mr Modi said, the nation bows in reverence to the bravery of the soldiers who attained martyrdom in Ladakh. Just like their family members, every Indian painfully regrets the loss. The Prime Minister said, the inner sense of pride that these families feel on the supreme sacrifice of their brave sons constitutes the true power of the country. 

Mr Modi mentioned about the father of Martyr Kundan Kumar of Bihar, who had spoken about sending even his grandsons to the army to defend the country. He said, this spirit permeates across all martyr families and is worthy of veneration.

Mr Modi stressed the importance of defence sector preparedness. He said, after independence, the country should have made efforts in the defence sector, taking advantage of the prior experience, but it did not. The Prime Minister said that today, in the fields of defence and technology, India is taking strides towards self-reliance