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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday mentioned that India is quick rising as a giant world participant within the defence sector and that the capabilities of its safety forces are continually rising.
His feedback got here as he addressed troopers of the Indian Armed Drive in Himachal Pradesh’s Lepcha throughout Diwali celebrations.
“At such an important time, it is necessary that India’s borders are protected and there is an environment of peace in the country and you have a big role in this,” Modi, wearing Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) fatigues, mentioned.
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“India is protected till the time my bravehearts are standing on the borders like the Himalayas,” the prime minister mentioned.
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“After Independence, these bravehearts (Army personnel) fought so many wars and won the country’s heart… Our jawans have snatched victory in the face of challenges,” he mentioned.
“It is said that ‘parv’ is where the ‘parivaar’ is. On festivals, being away from the family and deployed on the borders exemplifies the commitment to duty The country is indebted to you,” Modi informed the troopers.
“Therefore, on Diwali, one ‘diya’ is for your safety, and in every prayer, people wish for your safety,” the prime minister mentioned.
“Since 30-35 years, there has been no Diwali that I have not celebrated with you. When I was neither the PM nor the CM, I celebrated Diwali amongst you in border areas, Modi said.
India’s soldiers have always walked ahead, risking their lives and have always proven that they are the “strongest wall” on the borders, he added.
“For me, a place where our security forces are deployed is no less than a temple,” Modi mentioned.
The prime minister additionally hailed the position performed by the armed forces in evacuations in earthquake-hit areas and through different calamities.
“When we had to pull out people from Sudan, India’s bravehearts completed the mission with courage When there was an earthquake in Turkiye, they risked lives to save people,” Modi mentioned.
Wherever Indians are in peril, safety forces are at all times dedicated to making sure their security, he asserted.
“We are proud of our forces and soldiers,” Modi added.
With inputs from PTI