After the success of Operation Sindoor, Indian PM Modi on Thursday said the Pahalgam terror strike last month was an attack on the soul and unity of India. He further said that Operation Sindoor was a "decisive response" to terrorists. PM Modi also praises Sikkim's culture and thier rich biodiversity
Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the virtual inauguration and foundation stone laying of various infrastructure projects. Pic/PTII
After the success of Operation Sindoor, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said the Pahalgam terror strike last month was an attack on the soul and unity of India. He further said that Operation Sindoor was a "decisive response" to terrorists.
PM Modi, while addressing the public on Thursday, also asserted that the country was united in its fight against terrorism. Adding to it, he further said that India gave a befitting reply and destroyed terror infrastructure and several airbases in Pakistan.
Describing the Pahalgam attack as a "deliberate attempt" to create a rift in India on religious lines, Modi said, "We sent out a clear message that India is united despite the terror strike which erased the sindoor of some of our sisters."
The April 22 incident by the terrorists in Pahalgam killed at least 26 people, the majority of whom were tourists. The execution-style killing by terrorists after purportedly enquiring about the victims' religious beliefs put the entire country in mourning and outrage.
PM Modi, while addressing the 50th anniversary of Sikkim's statehood function at Paljor Stadium, said that "the Himalayan state is the "pride of the nation, and its people believe in democracy."
While the prime minister was addressing the public virtually, he regretted that he was not able to attend the function at the statehood celebrations due to inclement weather. PM Modi further assured that he would visit the state in the future.
Speaking from Bagdogra virtually, PM Modi stated that "Operation Sindoor against terrorists in the wake of the Pahalgam attack was a befitting reply to those who unleashed terror in India. What terrorists did in Pahalgam was an attack on humanity, and we are now united in the fight against terrorism."
Despite attending the programme virtually, PM Modi went ahead and inaugurated a slew of infrastructure projects and laid the foundation stones for several others.
The various projects that have been inaugurated by the Prime Minister are a 500-bed district hospital in Namchi, 'Swarna Jayanti Maitreya Manjari' (at White Hall, Ridge Park), a passenger ropeway at Pelling to Sangacholing Monastery, a 'gaushala' at Mamring and a statue of former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee in Gangtok district.
He also laid the foundation stones for a district hospital at Pakyong, a visitor experience centre at Nathula, and the conversion of Singshore Bridge into a glass skywalk.
Attending the programme virtually, Modi also unveiled the Bhaleydunga Skywalk project. The Skywalk project is a working women's hostel at Gangtok (Tadong).
Moreover, he also inaugurated the Swarna Jayanti Convention Centre at Namli and the Swarna Jayanti Sports and Cultural Centre near Gangtok.
On the occasion of Sikkim's 50 years of statehood, the Prime Minister congratulated the people of Sikkim and said that he was glad that the people of the Himalayan state chose to join a democratic India to be part of development and prosperity.
Modi also hailed Sikkim for being a "shining example of the blending of biodiversity and spiritualism".
Talking about the state, he appreciated Sikkim's rich biodiversity and has set examples in nature conservation, he added.
"The state has also become a big tourist destination despite being small in size and welcomes around 10 lakh visitors annually," he said.
He recalled the contributions of great athletes from the states like Bhaichung Bhutia, Tarundeep Rai, and Jaspal Pradhan and stated that Sikkim has the potential to become a sports powerhouse of the nation in the future. The prime minister stated that the NDA government was committed to making India a sports superpower.
"We want the Northeast, including Sikkim, to move in this direction. Sikkim has the potential to become a hub of adventure sports," he added.
The prime minister said Sikkim was increasing organic exports, which was a big achievement for the state.
He added that connectivity was the main focus of the Centre, and the Sevoke-Rangpo project will link the Himalayan state with the country's rail network.
(With PTI inputs)
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