NEW DELHI: As PM Narendra Modi visited the Kargil conflict memorial in Drass on Friday, the Modi Archives account on X shared a thread reminiscing about him, then BJP common secretary and in-charge of Himachal, visiting troopers in the course of the conflict 25 years in the past.
Within the thread, ‘A Pilgrimage of a Lifetime – Narendra Modi’s Classes from the Kargil Battle Entrance 25 Years In the past’, the PM stated he “discovered a vital lesson from Kargil – that the opposition will not hesitate to politicise even nationwide safety”.
“Then, as now, these questioning our armed forces put their petty politics over nationwide curiosity. Again then, BJP was in energy, and opposition events like Congress and Left confirmed their true colors by calling for a particular Rajya Sabha session in the course of the center of the Kargil conflict solely to criticise the armed forces,” Modi stated. The publish claimed Congress again then refused to criticise “an adversary nation”.
Modi additionally questioned Sonia Gandhi’s silence on Pakistan. He recalled how Atal Bihari Vajpayee, regardless of being within the opposition, totally supported Indira Gandhi in the course of the 1971 conflict, “displaying a spirit of true nationwide unity”. “In stark distinction, Sonia Gandhi’s silence in the course of the Kargil battle was regarding and raised doubts, a silence which continues even now, 25 years later,” he stated.
Tasked with overseeing work in Himachal Pradesh 25 years in the past, Modi boarded an Mi-17 helicopter laden with important provides for troopers whereas the conflict was raging. Modi and his crew landed in Srinagar amid steady shelling by the Pakistani military.
Modi had many possibilities to talk with the troopers. Throughout their conversations, he thanked them for his or her braveness, however they insisted that the credit score ought to go to then PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee.
Modi stated he was stunned that the troopers attributed the victory to the nation’s chief. A soldier defined that regardless of a number of makes an attempt to seize Tiger Hill, the Indian Military was unable to attain success. However whereas listening to the radio of their bunker one night, they heard that then US president Invoice Clinton had invited Vajpayee to the US however the latter declined, saying his troopers have been on the battlefield and he had no time for a go to.
This refusal impressed the troopers, Modi stated. Motivated by their PM’s dedication, they fought with renewed vigour that very night time, and achieved victory. “For Narendra Modi, it confirmed how robust political will and management can encourage troopers to be courageous and make nice sacrifices,” the publish stated.
Within the thread, ‘A Pilgrimage of a Lifetime – Narendra Modi’s Classes from the Kargil Battle Entrance 25 Years In the past’, the PM stated he “discovered a vital lesson from Kargil – that the opposition will not hesitate to politicise even nationwide safety”.
“Then, as now, these questioning our armed forces put their petty politics over nationwide curiosity. Again then, BJP was in energy, and opposition events like Congress and Left confirmed their true colors by calling for a particular Rajya Sabha session in the course of the center of the Kargil conflict solely to criticise the armed forces,” Modi stated. The publish claimed Congress again then refused to criticise “an adversary nation”.
Modi additionally questioned Sonia Gandhi’s silence on Pakistan. He recalled how Atal Bihari Vajpayee, regardless of being within the opposition, totally supported Indira Gandhi in the course of the 1971 conflict, “displaying a spirit of true nationwide unity”. “In stark distinction, Sonia Gandhi’s silence in the course of the Kargil battle was regarding and raised doubts, a silence which continues even now, 25 years later,” he stated.
Tasked with overseeing work in Himachal Pradesh 25 years in the past, Modi boarded an Mi-17 helicopter laden with important provides for troopers whereas the conflict was raging. Modi and his crew landed in Srinagar amid steady shelling by the Pakistani military.
Modi had many possibilities to talk with the troopers. Throughout their conversations, he thanked them for his or her braveness, however they insisted that the credit score ought to go to then PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee.
Modi stated he was stunned that the troopers attributed the victory to the nation’s chief. A soldier defined that regardless of a number of makes an attempt to seize Tiger Hill, the Indian Military was unable to attain success. However whereas listening to the radio of their bunker one night, they heard that then US president Invoice Clinton had invited Vajpayee to the US however the latter declined, saying his troopers have been on the battlefield and he had no time for a go to.
This refusal impressed the troopers, Modi stated. Motivated by their PM’s dedication, they fought with renewed vigour that very night time, and achieved victory. “For Narendra Modi, it confirmed how robust political will and management can encourage troopers to be courageous and make nice sacrifices,” the publish stated.
