{"id":176042,"date":"2020-07-03T18:43:20","date_gmt":"2020-07-03T18:43:20","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/punjabpost.in\/welcome\/?p=176042"},"modified":"2020-07-03T18:43:20","modified_gmt":"2020-07-03T18:43:20","slug":"pm-modi-visits-nimu-in-ladakh-to-interact-with-indian-troops","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/punjabpost.in\/welcome\/176042","title":{"rendered":"PM Modi visits Nimu in Ladakh to interact with Indian troops"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>The enemies of India have seen the fire and fury of our Forces \u2013 PM<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>New Delhi, July 3 (Punjab Post Bureau) &#8211; Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi travelled to Nimu in Ladakh to <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-176043 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/punjabpost.in\/welcome\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/PPNJ0307202001.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"401\" srcset=\"https:\/\/punjabpost.in\/welcome\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/PPNJ0307202001.jpg 800w, https:\/\/punjabpost.in\/welcome\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/PPNJ0307202001-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/punjabpost.in\/welcome\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/PPNJ0307202001-768x385.jpg 768w, https:\/\/punjabpost.in\/welcome\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/PPNJ0307202001-660x330.jpg 660w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>interact with Indian troops earlier today. Nimu is surrounded by the Zanskar range and is on the banks of river Indus. The Prime Minister met the top leadership of the Indian Army and later interacted with personnel of the Army, Air Force and ITBP.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Tribute to the valour of the soldiers<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Prime Minister paid rich tributes to the valour of our Armed Forces, stating that their courage and devotion to Mother India is unparalleled. He stated that Indians can go about their lives peacefully because they know that our Armed Forces are standing firm, protecting the nation.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Prime Minister said that due to the exemplary bravery of the Armed Forces in the recent weeks, the world has taken note of India\u2019s strength.<\/p>\n<p><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-176044 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/punjabpost.in\/welcome\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/PPNJ0307202002.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"406\" srcset=\"https:\/\/punjabpost.in\/welcome\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/PPNJ0307202002.jpg 800w, https:\/\/punjabpost.in\/welcome\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/PPNJ0307202002-300x152.jpg 300w, https:\/\/punjabpost.in\/welcome\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/PPNJ0307202002-768x390.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>Remembering the sacrifice at Galwan Valley<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Prime Minister remembered all the proud sons of Mother India who made the supreme sacrifice at the Galwan Valley. He said that those who were martyred belong to all parts of India and epitomize our land\u2019s ethos of bravery.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;He affirmed that be it Leh-Ladakh, Kargil or the Siachen Glacier, be it the high mountains or the icy cold water that flows in the rivers, these are testimony to the gallantry of India\u2019s Armed Forces. The enemies of India have seen the fire and fury of our forces, said the Prime Minister.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Prime Minister also paid homage to two Matas: to Mother India and to the Mothers of all those brave soldiers and security forces of India who serve India with unparalleled diligence.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Our commitment to peace is not our weakness<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Prime Minister spoke at length about how the virtues of peace, friendship and courage have been a part of India\u2019s culture since time immemorial. He recalled that India has always given a befitting reply to anyone who has tried to disturb the prevailing atmosphere of peace and progress.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;He affirmed that India is committed to peace and friendship but this commitment to peace should not be seen as India\u2019s weakness. Today India is becoming stronger, be it in naval might, air power, space power and the strength of our army. Modernization of weapons and upgradation of infrastructure has enhanced our defence capabilities multifold.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Prime Minister recalled that Indian soldiers had a long history of bravery and competence in global military campaigns, including in the two World Wars.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Era of development<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Prime Minister said that the time for expansionism is over. This is the era of development. He recalled that it is this mindset of expansionism that did great harm.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;He added that in the last few years, several steps have been taken for the wellbeing of India\u2019s forces and furthering India\u2019s security preparedness. This includes ensuring availability of modern weaponry, increased border infrastructure, border area development and expanding the roads network. He further shared that expenditure on border infrastructure has been enhanced three times.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Prime Minister also mentioned the efforts to strengthen the national security apparatus and to ensure the well-being of our armed forces. He highlighted recent initiatives of the government such as creation of CDS, construction of a Grand National War Memorial, fulfilment of OROP after decades and steps to ensure the well-being of the families of the armed forces personnel.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Homage to the culture of Ladakh<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;During the interaction, Prime Minister recalled the greatness of Ladakh\u2019s culture as well as the noble teachings of Kushok Bakula Rimpoche. He described Ladakh as a land of sacrifice and a land that has given several patriots.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Prime Minister affirmed that the people of India are inspired by the teachings of Gautama Buddha, for whom courage was linked to conviction and compassion.<\/p>\n<p>Posted On: 03 JUL 2020 2:59PM by PIB Delhi<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The enemies of India have seen the fire and fury of our Forces \u2013 PM New Delhi, July 3 (Punjab Post Bureau) &#8211; Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi travelled to Nimu in Ladakh to interact with Indian troops earlier today. 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