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India will give fierce reply if tested, Modi’s message to China in Diwali speech

Addressing troops at Longewala Post in Rajasthan, PM Narendra Modi, without naming China, said the entire world feels troubled by ‘expansionist’ forces.

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Longewala (Rajasthan): Keeping with his practice of spending time with soldiers on Diwali, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday addressed troops at Longewala Post in which he asserted that India will give “prachand jawab” (fierce reply) if it is provoked.

In a clear swipe at China, Modi said without naming it that entire world feels troubled by “expansionist” forces and expansionism shows a “distorted mindset” which belongs to 18th century.

“India believes in policy of understanding others and making them understand but if an attempt to test it is made, then the country will give a fierce reply,” he asserted.

His unambiguous message came amid continuing standoff with China at Ladakh border.

No force in the world can prevent our soldiers from protecting our borders, he said, adding that India has shown that it has strength and the political will to give a befitting reply to those challenging it.

“The world now knows that India will not compromise with its interests even one bit,” he said.

Referring to his custom of celebrating Diwali with soldiers since he assumed office in 2014, Modi said his resolve to serve and protect the country becomes stronger by spending more time with them.

He also urged troops to innovate, practise yoga and learn an Indian language they don’t know from colleagues.

On the occasion, he recalled the fierce fight the post had witnessed in the 1971 war against Pakistan and paid tributes to Brig Kuldeep Singh Chandpuri, a hero of the battle, saying he became “rashtra deep” with his feat of bravery.

The war was also an example of exemplary coordination among Army, Navy and Air Force, he said.

India had defeated Pakistan in the war, leading to the independence of Bangladesh.


Also read: Chinese fireworks ban to green crackers, Rs 1 lakh penalty — What states are doing for Diwali


 

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2 COMMENTS

  1. Rhetorics no longer impress me. Do what is required to be done. Don’t speak about it. Xi Jinping did not deliver eloquent speeches before the PLA intruded into Indian territory.

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