Pakistan Paid For Its Every Misadventure, Says PM Modi In Kargil; Slams Opposition Over Agnipath Row

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Friday, paid homage to the fallen heroes at the Kargil War Memorial in Drass, marking the 25th anniversary of India's victory over Pakistan in 1999.

In his speech, PM Modi said that Pakistan has repeatedly failed in its "nefarious attempts" and has not learned from its history.

He remarked, "Pakistan is still trying to keep itself relevant with the help of terrorism and proxy war."

Modi warned the supporters of terrorism, asserting they would never succeed and that India would respond forcefully.

"Today, I am speaking from a place where the masters of terror can hear my voice directly, I want to tell these patrons of terrorism that their nefarious intentions will never succeed. Our soldiers will crush terrorism with full force and the enemy will be given a befitting reply," he stated.

The Prime Minister laid a floral wreath at the Drass War Memorial to honor the officers and soldiers who made the ultimate sacrifice for the nation.

On July 26, 1999, the Indian Army declared the successful culmination of "Operation Vijay," marking the end of a nearly three-month-long battle on the icy peaks of Kargil in Ladakh. This day is commemorated as 'Kargil Vijay Diwas' to celebrate India's victory.

Addressing the Agnipath scheme, PM Modi highlighted it as a necessary reform for the Indian Army, countering the opposition's criticism. He explained that the scheme aims to keep the Army young and fit for war.

"Unfortunately, some people have made such a sensitive issue related to national security a subject of politics. These are the same people who weakened our Army by committing scams worth thousands of crores in the Army," Modi said.

He emphasised, "For us, the Army means the faith of 140 crore countrymen."