Team News Riveting
Ahmedabad, May 26
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said Operation Sindoor against Pakistan-sponsored terror groups was his fulfilment of his responsibility as nation’s leader.
Addressing a gathering at Dahod in Gujarat, Modi declared that he fulfilled his responsibility as the nation’s leader, giving full freedom to India’s armed forces, who then executed an operation unseen in decades. He highlighted that nine major terror hubs across the border were identified and destroyed in 22 minutes.
The Prime Minister stated that Pakistan’s military attempted retaliation but was decisively defeated by Indian forces. He reiterated his deep respect for the valor of India’s armed forces, saluting their courage and dedication from the sacred land of Dahod.
Emphasizing that India’s cultural values demand action against injustice, questioning whether the nation could remain silent after the terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu & Kashmir, Modi stated, “Operation Sindoor was not just a military action but a reflection of India’s values and emotions”. He remarked that terrorists had no idea of the consequences of their actions, recalling the brutality of killing a father in front of his children. Modi stated that such images still ignite anger across the nation, as 140 crore Indians were challenged by terrorism.
Prime Minister remarked that the country born after partition has focused on hostility towards India and causing harm. “India, on the other hand, is committed to eradicating poverty, strengthening its economy, and achieving development”, he added. The Prime Minister highlighted that a developed India can only be built when both its armed forces and economy are strong. He stated that the government is continuously working in this direction, ensuring national security and economic growth go hand in hand.
Earlier, in line with his commitment to enhancing connectivity and building world-class travel infrastructure, the Prime Minister inaugurated the Locomotive Manufacturing plant of the Indian Railways in Dahod. The plant will produce electric locomotives of 9000 HP for domestic purposes and for export. He also flagged off the first electric locomotive manufactured from the plant. The locomotives will help in increasing freight loading capacity of Indian Railways. These locomotives will be equipped with regenerative braking systems, and are being designed to reduce energy consumption, which contributes to environmental sustainability.
Thereafter, the Prime Minister laid the foundation stone and inaugurated multiple development projects worth over Rs 24,000 crore in Dahod. The projects include rail projects and various projects of the Government of Gujarat. He also flagged off Vande Bharat Express between Veraval and Ahmedabad & Express train between Valsad and Dahod stations
