Befitting reply given to those coveting our territories in Ladakh: PM Narendra Modi

New Delhi [India], June 28 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday paid homage to Army personnel killed in a clash with Chinese troops in the Galwan valley face-off and said that a befitting reply has been given to those coveting our territories in Ladakh.
“The world has seen India’s strength and commitment to peace. If India knows how to celebrate friendship, India also knows how to give a befitting reply when provoked. In Ladakh, a befitting reply has been given to those coveting our territories,” said Prime Minister Modi while addressing the nation through the 66th episode of his monthly programme ‘Mann Ki Baat‘.
“India bows to our brave martyrs. They have always kept India safe. Their valour will always be remembered,” he added. This is the first address of the monthly programme ‘Mann Ki Baat‘ after the face-off in Ladakh.
Extending condolences to the kin of Galwan valley clash brave hearts, he said: “The inner sense of pride that families feel on the supreme sacrifice of their brave sons and their sentiment for the country, constitutes the true power and the might of the country.”
As many as 20 Indian soldiers lost their lives in a violent face-off in the Galwan Valley after an attempt by the Chinese troops to unilaterally change the status quo during the de-escalation in eastern Ladakh.

Indian intercepts have revealed that the Chinese side suffered 43 casualties including dead and seriously injured in the clash. (ANI)

There could be many challenges before us, but we always overcome them: PM Narendra Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said that there could be any number of challenges but our country’s history shows that it has always overcome them.
Speaking at the 66th edition of his monthly radio programme ‘Mann Ki Baat‘ Prime Minister Modi said, “There could be any number of challenges but our history shows that we have always overcome them. We have emerged stronger after challenges.”
“The coronavirus pandemic was discussed the most this year. But people are also discussing when this year will end. Some are saying this year is not good and some say it is unlucky. I think about why this is happening. About 6-7 months back we did not know that coronavirus type of crisis will hit us. There were challenges this year like cyclone Amphan, locust swarm attacks and what is been done by neighbouring countries,” the Prime Minister said.
“Problems and challenges come but should we consider 2020 as bad. I don’t think so. No matter how many challenges come in a year, the year does not turn bad,” he said. (ANI)