‘India’s Blood Boils’: PM Modi Remembers Victims Of Pahalgam Attack, Praises Indian Soldiers And Talk About Development Of Dahod
Dahod: On Monday, May 26, Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Dahod, Gujarat for the first time since Operation Sindoor. While addressing a public gathering in Dahod, he spoke emotionally about the recent terror attack, saying, “Just imagine, a father was shot in front of his children. Even today, when we see those images, our blood boils. The terrorists challenged 1.4 billion Indians. We reduced their bases to dust.”
Modi continued, “Tell me, can Modi stay silent in such a situation?” He added, “When someone tries to erase the sindoor of our sisters, their destruction is inevitable. The terrorists could never have imagined, even in their dreams, how tough it would be to face Modi.”
He said he has given full freedom to the armed forces, and they’ve shown the world something unprecedented: “We identified nine terror camps across the border and eliminated them. What was started on the 22nd was buried by the night of the 6th at 10:22 PM.” He further stated that when the Pakistani army tried to retaliate, the Indian Army responded fiercely, making them retreat.
Modi also saluted the presence of retired army personnel at the event: “I salute them. From the land of Dahod, I bow to the bravery of our forces.” He emphasized that the country born out of Partition has only one objective, to harm India. “They hate India, want to damage it. But our mission is to eradicate poverty, strengthen the economy, and build a developed India. We are working in that direction.”
Referring to Dahod’s rich heritage, the Prime Minister said: “This land of Dahod is sacred, known for its penance and sacrifice. It is believed that on the banks of the Dudhimati river, Rishi Dadhichi gave up his body to protect the universe. This land also stood up to help Tatya Tope. Mangarh Dham is a symbol of the sacrifice of hundreds of tribal people led by Govind Guru.”
Speaking about the development in irrigation, he said, “We’ve brought 1.1 million acres of land from Umargam to Ambaji under irrigation. Before coming here, I was in Vadodara, where thousands of women had gathered to honor the armed forces. They made me a part of this sacred cause. I bow to the feminine power of this nation for their blessings for Operation Sindoor.”
Modi highlighted the government’s developmental focus on tribal communities: “We’re working on education and employment for the tribals in remote areas. Efforts are underway to free them from sickle cell disease. We aim for rapid development of areas that were left behind. Earlier, about 100 districts were labeled as backward and forgotten. There were no teachers in schools, no proper housing. But today, Dahod is moving ahead with the vision of becoming a smart city with modern facilities.”
The Prime Minister emphasized his commitment to tribal welfare: “The tribal people call Birsa Munda ‘Dharti Aaba.’ Under the Dharti Aaba Tribal Upliftment Scheme, we’ve started building permanent homes for tribal families across the nation. Modi listens to those whom no one else listens to. Many tribal communities were left behind, and I’ve taken responsibility for their upliftment. For this, we launched the PM Janman Scheme.”
Reflecting on his journey, Modi said: “Even when I was the Chief Minister of Gujarat, I had dedicated myself to the tribal communities in the eastern belt of the state. I have been working for their development for the past 11 years. I’ve traveled the entire tribal region of Gujarat for seven decades. There was a time when there weren’t even 12 science schools from Umargam to Ambaji. Today, the tribal belt has many colleges, medical colleges, two universities, and Eklavya Model Schools.”