PM Modi takes a dig at Pakistan: Exporter of 'aatank' struggling for 'aata'
- In Reports
- 11:04 PM, Apr 19, 2024
- Myind Staff
Prime Minister Narendra Modi took a jab at Pakistan on Friday, saying that a nation once known for exporting ‘aatank’ (terror) is now grappling with shortages of essential items like ‘aata’ (flour).
"There are many countries in the world whose condition has worsened. Many are getting bankrupt. Even one of our neighbours, which was a supplier of 'aatank' (terrorism), is now struggling for supply of 'aata' (flour)," PM Modi said.
Speaking at an election rally in Damoh, Madhya Pradesh, Prime Minister Modi highlighted India's significant shift in the arms trade landscape. He noted that India, which previously relied heavily on importing arms from abroad, is now exporting advanced weaponry to other nations. He specifically mentioned the provision of BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles to the Philippines as an example of India's growing role in global arms exports.
The prime minister asserted his government works with the principle of "Rashtra Pratham" (nation first) and never succumbs to pressure from any quarter or bows before anyone.
PM Narendra Modi defended India's decision to purchase oil from Russia, despite facing pressure from Western countries, including the United States.
"To ensure that the people of the country get cheap oil and farmers get adequate fertilisers, we have taken this decision in the national interest."
"We have seen in the last 10 years how a stable government works in the interest of the people. During the COVID-19 crisis, there was chaos the world over, but a strong BJP government brought back its citizens from all over the globe," he said.
PM Narendra Modi emphasised the necessity for India to have a government capable of effectively addressing global challenges, citing conflicts in regions such as Russia, Ukraine, West Asia, and the Middle East.
PM Narendra Modi accused the opposition of weakening India's defence sector.
He criticised the Congress for obstructing the procurement of French-made Rafale fighter jets. He remarked that if the Congress had been in power, indigenous fighter jet Tejas would not have been flying in the skies.
Meanwhile, PM Modi commended Iqbal Ansari, a former litigant in the Ramjanmabhoomi-Babri Masjid case, for accepting the invitation to attend the grand Ram Temple event in Ayodhya in January. He also criticised the Opposition for not attending the event despite being invited.
"Two generations of the Ansari family fought for Babri Masjid, against Hindus in the court. Iqbal Ansari and his family fought the battle for centuries, but when the Supreme Court decided in favour of Hindus, even they welcomed the verdict. Not just this, during the Ram Mandir stone laying ceremony, the Ram Mandir Trust sent invitations to everyone, and you will be happy to know that (Iqbal) Ansari attended the event. Moreover, the Trust sent him an invitation to the Pran Pratishtha ceremony, with Congress, Samajwadi Party and INDI alliance leaders. After fighting against Ram Mandir for his life, he attended the Pran Pratishtha ceremony," said PM Modi.
The BJP has nominated Rahul Lodhi for the Damoh Lok Sabha seat and state party president Vishnu Dutt Sharma for the Khajuraho constituency. Both of these seats are scheduled to vote in the second phase of elections on April 26.
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