'Nyay ho kar rahega': PM Modi over Pahalgam attack on 'Mann ki Baat'
PTC News Desk: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday condemned the horrific Pahalgam attacks and said that it was a desperated attempt by the enemies of Kashmir to bring the region to ta standstill.
Speaking during the 121 episode of his radio programme 'Mann ki Baat', PM Modi said Kashmir had witnessed unprecedented growth in recent years, with booming tourism, vibrant schools and colleges and a surge in opportunities for the youth.
Saying that the attack in Pahalgam reflects the frustration of those who "patronise terrorism", PM Modi said, "At a time when peace was returning to Kashmir, there was vibrancy in schools and colleges, the democracy was getting strengthened, there was a rise in tourism and new opportunities were getting generated for the youth, but the enemies of Jammu and Kashmir and the country did not like this. Terrorists want to destroy Kashmir once again."
He further said that he is in deep pain and every Indian is filled with anger over the coward terrorist's attempt that claimed 26 innocent lives.
He said, "In the war against terrorism, the unity of the country, the solidarity of 140 crore Indians, is our biggest strength."
PM Modi emphasised that the increasing number of tourists, the growing income of the people, and the strengthening of democracy in the region were not being accepted by the forces responsible for the attack.
"This attack in Pahalgam shows the desperation of the patrons of terrorism; it displays their cowardice...at a time when peace was returning to Kashmir, there was a vibrancy in schools and colleges, construction work had gained unprecedented pace, democracy was getting stronger, the number of tourists was increasing at a record rate, people's income was increasing, and new opportunities were being created for the youth. The enemies of the country, the enemies of Jammu and Kashmir, did not like that," he added.
- With inputs from agencies
