Mann Ki Baat: PM Modi recounts Pakistan's sinister 1999 Kargil war plot; names neighbour

In 67th edition 'Mann Ki Baat', Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to armed forces and marked 21st anniversary of India's victory over Pakistan in Kargil war, saying ir valour continues to inspire generations.  Kargil war was declared over on July 26, 1999, after Indian soldiers pushed back Pakistani troops, a bulk of m drawn from neighbouring country's rrn Light Infantry, from captured peaks in Kargil. day is observed as 'Kargil Vijay Diwas' to commemorate India's victory.

Prime Minister Modi said that he is elated to see #CourInKargil trending on social media. PM Modi slammed Pakistan and exposed its misadventures.

He said: "21 yrs ago on this day, our army won Kargil war. India was n trying to have cordial relations with Pakistan but is said that it is in nature of wicked to have enmity with everyone for reason. Pakistan undertook this misadventure with sinister plans to capture India's land and to divert attention from its internal conflicts."

In a rare example of his naming Pakistan directly, PM Modi said that 'bad people' will always find a way to fight irrespective of friendship. India wanted peace but bad people have always betrayed, he said. He extended his gratitude to mors of martyrs who laid down ir lives for nation. Prime Minister also recalled iconic speech of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee after Kargil victory. PM also said that words should be uttered that demeans cour and sacrifice of Indian Army. 

As COVID cases zoomed passed 13 lakhs, PM Modi said that it is more dangerous w and refore precautions should be followed - Mask, 6-feet distance, washing hands should be made a habit, he added. PM Modi also shared stories wherein people are making efforts for local for vocal, and also finding invative ways to contain Coronavirus by maintaining social distancing. He hailed efforts of groups in various states including Bihar, Jharkhand and rast to promote local products during COVID-19 pandemic.

Here is full speech: