Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday while addressing the soldiers at Nimmoo in Leh said that age of expansionism is over, this is the age of development. He further said that history is witness that expansionist forces have either lost or were forced to turn back while paying tributes to the 20 Army men killed in a violent face-off with Chinese troops in east Ladakh.
Addressing Army, Air Force and ITBP personnel during his surprise visit to Ladakh, the Prime Minister said, “We are the same people who pray to the flute playing Lord Krishna but we are also the same people who idolise and follow the same Lord Krishna who carries the Sudarshana Chakra.”
The Prime Minister stated that the bravery that soldiers and their compatriots showed, a message has gone to the world about India`s strength, adding “Your courage is higher than the heights where you are posted today. The bravery of 14 Corps will be talked about everywhere. Tales of your bravery and valour are echoing in every house in the country. Bharat Mata`s enemies have seen your fire and fury.”
PM Modi was accompanied by Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Bipin Rawat and Army Chief General Manoj Mukund Naravane. He reached Nimmoo, early morning today at 8.15 am and interacted with Army, Air Force and ITBP personnel.