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Hans India
6 days ago
- Politics
- Hans India
We will weed out thorn of terrorism, says Modi
New Delhi/Gandhinagar: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday warned Pakistan again reminding the hostile neighbour that terrorism practiced by them was not a proxy war, but a deliberate war strategy and India will respond accordingly. Modi asserted India has made up its mind to weed out the thorn of terrorism and pursue it with full conviction. Recalling the first terrorist attack on India in 1947, right after the Partition of India into 3 parts, Modi said one part was usurped by Pakistan harbouring the terrorists. 'We want happiness for our neighbours too, but if you challenge our strength, then India is also land of heroes,' Modi said while addressing the gathering at the celebrations of 20 years of Gujarat Urban Growth Story programme in Gandhinagar. The PM said that over the past two days during his visit to Vadodara, Dahod, Bhuj, Ahmedabad and Gandhinagar, he has been experiencing the fervour of patriotism with the roar of success of Operation Sindoor and flying tricolours. He said that the country was divided into three parts, and on the same night, the first terrorist attack took place on the soil of Kashmir. Pakistan captured a part of Mother India with the help of terrorists, in the name of Mujahideen. Reciting Sardar Patel's vision, Modi emphasized that the Indian Army should not have halted until Pakistan-occupied-Kashmir was reclaimed. Lamenting that since Sardar Patel's advice was 'not followed' the Prime Minister argued that the 'legacy of terrorism has continued for the last 75 years and the terror attacks in Pahalgam was another horrific form of it.' He asserted that despite playing diplomatic games, Pakistan repeatedly faced India's military strength in war. '….On three occasions, India's armed forces decisively defeated Pakistan, making it clear that Pakistan could not achieve a victory in direct military conflict.' Acknowledging Pakistan's realization of its limitations, PM Modi stated that the neighbouring country resorted to proxy warfare. He explained that trained militants were infiltrated into India through systematic military training, aiming to target innocent and unarmed civilians, including those undertaking peaceful pilgrimages. Talking about the Indus Water treaty which was put on abeyance, the Prime Minister highlighted issues related to water resources in Jammu and Kashmir, pointing out that although dams were constructed on rivers, proper maintenance and desilting were neglected for sixty years. He remarked that gates meant for water regulation were left unopened, leading to a drastic reduction in storage capacity—from full utilization to merely two to three percent. He asserted that Indians must receive their rightful access to water and stated that while significant steps have yet to be taken, initial measures have begun. Stating that India believes in 'Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam', the Prime Minister said, 'We don't want enmity with anyone, we want to progress so that we can also contribute to global wellbeing……India must be a developed nation by 2047, no compromise, we will celebrate 100 years of independence in such a way that the whole world will acclaim 'Viksit Bharat.'' To achieve that goal the urban bodies need to be made growth centres of economy, he said.
Hindustan Times
7 days ago
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
'Had Sardar Patel's advice on terror was accepted in 1947…': PM Modi in Gujarat
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday claimed that terror activities against India would have stopped if the advice of Sardar Patel, the country's first home minister, had been accepted after the country's partition in 1947. Addressing a rally in Gandhinagar, Modi claimed that Patel's advice on dealing with the Mujahideen fighters who invaded Kashmir to occupy on behalf of Pakistan was allegedly ignored. 'In 1947, Mother India was torn into pieces. The chains should have been cut, but the arms were chopped off. The country was divided into three parts, and the same night, the first terrorist attack took place on the soil of Kashmir. Pakistan captured a part of Mother India with the help of terrorists, in the name of Mujahideen. If these Mujahideen had been killed on that day and Sardar Patel's advice had been accepted, then this series (of terrorist incidents) that has been going on for the last 75 years would not have been seen,' said the prime minister. Modi also said that Pakistan began a 'proxy war' against India in the form of cross-border terrorism, after realising that it could not defeat India in an outright war. 'When the need for war with Pakistan arose, India's military power defeated Pakistan all three times. Pakistan understood that it could not defeat India in a war. It started a proxy war against India. They kept attacking wherever they got a chance, and we kept tolerating it,' he added. Pointing out to 'Operation Sindoor,' the prime minister said that India is a 'land of the brave' and asserted that terror attacks can no longer be termed as 'proxy wars' after May 6. 'This is a land of the brave. Until now, what we used to call a proxy war, after the scenes witnessed post-May 6, we can no longer make the mistake of calling it a proxy war. The reason is that when nine terrorist hideouts were identified and destroyed within just 22 minutes, it was a decisive action. And this time, everything was done in front of the cameras, so that no one back home would ask for proof,' Modi added.
India Gazette
7 days ago
- Politics
- India Gazette
These terrorist activities are not just a proxy war: PM Modi exposes hypocrisy of Pakistan following Operation Sindoor
Gandhinagar (Gujarat) [India], May 27 (ANI): Hitting out at Pakistan and exposing their double standards post Operation Sindoor, PM Narendra Modi said that the terrorists killed in the aftermath of Operation Sindoor were given state honours in Pakistan. He asserted that the Pakistani flag was draped over their coffins and they were saluted by the officials of the Pakistan Army. PM Modi further emphasised that the terrorists are no longer proxy wars. 'We can't call this a proxy war, as those who were killed after May 6 were given state honours in Pakistan. Pakistani flags were draped over their coffins, and their military saluted them. This proves that these terrorist activities are not just a proxy war -- this is a deliberate war strategy on their part. If they are engaging in war, then the response will be accordingly', PM Modi said. Remembering the time of India's partition in 1947, PM Modi stated that Pakistan annexed a part of Kashmir with the help of terrorists. He said that if those terrorists had been killed that day and if Sardar Patel's advice had been accepted, then the series of terror activities in India would have stopped, which has been going on for the past 75 years. 'In 1947, Mother India was torn into pieces. The chains should have been cut, but the arms were chopped off. The country was divided into three parts, and the same night, the first terrorist attack took place on the soil of Kashmir. Pakistan captured a part of Mother India with the help of terrorists, in the name of Mujahideen. If these Mujahideen had been killed on that day and Sardar Patel's advice had been accepted, then this series (of terrorist incidents) that has been going on for the last 75 years would not have been seen. No matter how strong or healthy the body is, even a single thorn can cause constant pain--and we've decided that the thorn must be removed', PM Modi said. The Prime Minister further exposed Pakistan's capability and stated that it cannot defeat India in war, due to which they have begun a proxy war. He asserted that the terrorists kept on attacking India, and the citizens tolerated every attack. 'When the need for war with Pakistan arose, India's military power defeated Pakistan all three times. Pakistan understood that it could not defeat India in a war. It started a proxy war against India. They kept attacking wherever they got a chance, and we kept tolerating it', PM Modi said. (ANI)
News18
7 days ago
- Politics
- News18
'Sardar Patel Wanted PoK Back But He Was Stopped...': PM Modi's Veiled Dig At Congress
Last Updated: PM Modi said Sardar Patel believed military action should not cease until PoK was reclaimed by India. PM Modi Prime Minister Narendra Modi, speaking in Gujarat's Gandhinagar today, asserted that Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel had a clear and resolute stance on Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK). Sardar Patel- the architect of India's integration- believed military action should not cease until PoK was reclaimed by India, but his counsel was ultimately disregarded, the PM said. 'Sardar Patel wanted PoK to be returned and till then attack should not stop," PM Modi stated, adding that 'he was disregarded." Taking a veiled jibe at Pakistan, PM Modi said, 'No matter how healthy the body is, if even a single thorn pricks it, the whole body remains troubled. Now, we have decided that we will remove that thorn." First Published:
Hindustan Times
17-05-2025
- Business
- Hindustan Times
Indian Cooperative Sector gets a new lease with the 'Tribhuvan' Sahkari University
In a move that marks a watershed moment for India's co-operative movement, the 'Tribhuvan' Sahkari University Act, 2025, has been passed by both Houses of Parliament and received Presidential assent. The Act officially transforms the renowned Institute of Rural Management Anand (IRMA) into the 'Tribhuvan' Sahkari University – the country's first University dedicated exclusively to co-operative education, training and research. Named in honour of Padma Bhushan Shri Tribhuvandas Kishibhai Patel, a freedom fighter and pioneering co-operative leader, the University carries forward a legacy deeply entwined with India's rural resurgence and the nation's freedom struggle. Shri Tribhuvandas Patel was inspired by Sardar Shri Vallabhbhai Patel, the chief architect of national integration. While Sardar Patel envisioned empowered villages as the bedrock of a strong India, Tribhuvandas took that dream forward on the ground. In 1946, under his leadership, the Kaira District Co-operative Milk Producers' Union was founded - a modest effort that would, with the arrival of a young technocrat named Dr. Verghese Kurien, grow into Amul, India's most iconic dairy brand and a global symbol of co-operative success. Their partnership laid the foundation for the White Revolution, making India the world's largest milk producer and establishing a self-reliant, farmer-owned dairy ecosystem that transformed millions of rural lives. The establishment of the 'Tribhuvan' Sahkari University builds directly on this extraordinary legacy. Located in Anand, Gujarat - the very cradle of India's co-operative renaissance - the University will function as an institution of national importance, tasked with elevating co-operative education to global standards. The University will continue to house IRMA as a Centre of Excellence for Rural Management, preserving its identity and autonomy while expanding its mandate under the new Act. The transformation of IRMA into the 'Tribhuvan' Sahkari University represents a historical continuum - from the village-level co-operatives envisioned by Sardar Patel, built by Tribhuvandas Patel, and professionalised under the leadership of Dr. Kurien - to a national institution poised to lead the future of co-operative education and innovation. Guided by the vision of Sahkar Se Samriddhi (Prosperity through Co-operation), the University will offer advanced degree programmes, distance learning, short-term certifications and e-learning certifications tailored for the co-operative sector. It will develop Centres of Excellence in key areas like dairy, fisheries, finance, housing and agri-business, and will also facilitate policy research, consultancy and grassroots innovation. It will act as the apex body for standardising co-operative education and training. The University will include a network of Councils and Boards, ensuring dynamic governance and academic rigour. Importantly, the university will also encourage international collaborations and admit foreign students, providing a platform for global exchange in co-operative thought and practice. Over its 45-year history, IRMA has played a critical role in nurturing leaders for rural development and co-operative sectors. The new University now invites a wider community - youth, scholars, policymakers, and practitioners - to contribute to and benefit from this evolving mission. This is not just the founding of a University; it is the institutionalisation of a movement. The 'Tribhuvan' Sahkari University embodies the ideals of inclusive growth, people-led development, and nation-building through co-operation. It stands as a tribute to the unifying philosophy of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, the visionary leadership of Tribhuvandas Patel, and the transformative impact of Dr. Verghese Kurien, the three architects of India's rural and co-operative empowerment. Note to readers: This article is part of HT's paid consumer connect initiative and is independently created by the brand. HT assumes no editorial responsibility for the content, including its accuracy, completeness, or any errors or omissions. Readers are advised to verify all information independently. Want to get your story featured as above? click here!
