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‘Wicked harbours animosity towards one and all’: PM Modi slams Pak
Addressing the 67th edition of his monthly radio programme Mann ki Baat, the PM slammed Pakistan for stabbing India in the back by planning the Kargil war.
Paying tribute to the soldiers who sacrificed their lives during the Kargil war, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said wars are not only fought on the borders but within the country on multiple fronts. He said every countryman has to decide his/her role in it.
“We too should determine our roles, bearing in mind the soldiers fighting on the borders under the harshest conditions,” he said in his monthly radio address, Mann Ki Baat, which coincided with the 21st anniversary of the Kargil Diwas.
Addressing the 67th edition of his monthly radio programme Mann ki Baat, the PM also slammed Pakistan for stabbing India in the back by planning the Kargil war, which he said was carried out to divert attention from the internal problems in the neighbouring country. He said the attack was carried out at a time when India was trying to have good relations with Pakistan.
Quoting a Sanskrit adage the PM said, “…to the wicked, enmity with all and for no reason comes naturally. People with such a disposition keep thinking of harming even their well-wishers… that is why when India extended a hand of friendship, Pakistan tried to respond by stabbing in the back.”
Underlining the need to keep up the morale of the soldiers and their families, the PM said sometimes comments are made on social media that tend to lower the morale of the soldiers and are detrimental to the country.
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“Whatever we speak or do during the times of war has an effect on the morale of the soldiers and their families, we should never forget this and therefore our behaviour and conduct should boost the morale and honour our soldiers,” the PM said.
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On the 21st anniversary of the Kargil victory, the PM referred to what former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee has said from the ramparts of the Red Fort after the Kargil war. “He reminded the countrymen about Mahatma Gandhi’s talisman that was if anyone ever has any dilemma about what to do and what not to do then he should think of the poorest and the helpless person in India and think whether his act will benefit that person or not. Taking a cue from this thought of a Gandhi ji, Atal ji had said the Kargil war has given us another mantra - that before taking any important decision we should think whether the action will honour that soldiers who sacrificed his life in those treacherous mountains,” the PM said.
He urged the youth to share stories of the valour of the soldiers which will serve as an inspiration to others.
Likening the ongoing fight against the corona pandemic to a war, he said in the last few months the way the entire country faced the challenges together has dispelled several apprehensions. “Today the recovery rate in our country is better than others, the fatality rate is also much lesser than most countries. It is tragic to lose even one person but India has been able to save the lives of lakhs of people,” he said and added that people should not let their guard down but remain extra vigilant and exercise caution.
He said while fighting the pandemic, there is also the need to intensify efforts in scaling up business, jobs, and studies to take them to new heights. “During the corona times, our rural areas have shown the way to the entire nation. Good efforts of villages are continuously coming to fore,” he said.
The PM also urged the youth to take a pledge to free the nation from the ongoing pandemic this Independence day and resolve to make India self-reliant. He asked the youth to learn and teach something new and resolve to earnestly carry out their duties.
