Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said that India has given a befitting reply to the Chinese transgression in Ladakh and the world has seen India's commitment in safeguarding its borders.
The Prime Minister in his monthly address to the nation 'Mann ki Baat' said that India has given a befitting reply to those who eyed our territory in Ladakh.
"The world has seen India's strength and commitment to peace. We bow to our brave martyrs," the Prime Minister further said adding that they have always kept India safe. Their valour will always be remembered.
"There could be any number of challenges, but our history shows that we have always overcome from them. We have emerged as more stronger after facing challenges," he said.
This is the first public statement of Modi after the all party meeting where he spoke about the Ladakh issue. He had also assured the country that India gave a befitting reply to China's People's Liberation Army.
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New Delhi:Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses the nation through his monthly radio programme 'Mann Ki Baat' on Sunday.
The radio programme 'Mann ki Baat' is aired on the last Sunday of every month and the Prime Minister speaks on the latest issues.
The 66th edition of his radio programme will be broadcast on AIR and Doordarshan.
It will also be streamed live on the YouTube channels of AIR, DD News, PMO and Information and Broadcasting Ministry.
In his previous address, PM Modi had urged the people to not get complacent in the ongoing fight against the novel coronavirus and strictly follow the protocols of social distancing, wearing masks and washing hands.