prime minister narendra modi asserted on sunday that india has given a befitting reply to those who cast an evil eye on its territory in Ladakh, stating that while the country honors the spirit of friendship, it is also capable of giving an appropriate response to any adversary. Paying tributes to the 20 army men killed in the violent standoff with China's People's Liberation army earlier this month, modi also said that India's brave soldiers have shown that they will not allow the nation's pride to be hurt.
The prime minister's strong words on his monthly "Mann ki Baat" broadcast came amid a standoff between indian and Chinese armies in eastern Ladakh, with the opposition india NATIONAL CONGRESS' target='_blank' title='congress-Latest Updates, Photos, Videos are a click away, CLICK NOW'>congress constantly attacking the central government over the issue. He said in his address without naming china "Those who cast an evil eye on indian soil in Ladakh have got a befitting response. india honors the spirit of friendship. It is also capable of giving an appropriate response to any adversary, without shying away".
Moreover the prime minister also made a vigorous push for the use of locally made products, saying being "vocal for local" is also a way to strengthen the country and to serve it. He said modi said India's aim is to become self-reliant. Its tradition is trust and friendship and its spirit is brotherhood. "We will keep moving ahead abiding by these principles". The prime minister also referred to an old saying which means that a person who is wicked by nature uses education to foster conflict, wealth for conceit and strength to trouble others whereas, a gentleman uses education for knowledge, wealth for helping and strength for protecting.
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