On Kargil Vijay Diwas, Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasized Pakistan’s persistent attempts to remain relevant through terrorism and proxy warfare. Addressing the occasion in Kargil, he paid tribute to the bravery of Indian soldiers and discussed key national security reforms, notably the Agnipath scheme. Here are ten significant quotes from his speech:
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- PM Modi highlighted that Pakistan has failed to learn from its past, continuing to engage in terrorism and proxy wars to stay relevant.
- Kargil Vijay Diwas, observed on July 26, commemorates the success of Operation Vijay in 1999, where Indian forces reclaimed key positions in Kargil from Pakistani infiltrators.
- Speaking in Kargil, PM Modi honored the bravery of Indian soldiers and the success of Operation Vijay.
- Modi stated that the Agnipath scheme is a necessary reform for keeping the armed forces continuously fit for war.
- He noted that discussions about making the army younger have been ongoing for decades, but past governments lacked the will to address this issue effectively.
- PM Modi criticized those politicizing the Agnipath scheme, calling it a critical national security reform rather than a political tool.
- He accused certain individuals of weakening the armed forces through corruption and scams worth thousands of crores.
- Modi refuted claims that the Agnipath scheme was introduced to save pension funds, stating that pension concerns for new recruits would only arise in 30 years.
- The Prime Minister asserted that national security should be prioritized over politics, emphasizing the importance of the Agnipath scheme for the country’s defense.
- Modi’s speech reinforced the commitment to addressing security challenges and ensuring the effectiveness of the Indian armed forces.
