Rashtriya Ekta Divas: PM Narendra Modi says India can never forget those who did politics on Pulwama attack

Speaking at an occasion to mark the birth anniversary of Sardar Patel in Gujarat’s Kevadiya, Modi said, ”The country can never forget that some people were not saddened at the sacrifice of the security personnel during the Pulwama attack. At that time, these people were only doing politics…I request them not to do such politics in the interest of the nation.”

PM Modi attacked Pakistan, saying that the truth of the Pulwama terror attack was revealed after claims in Pakistan Parliament. He said, ”Today, all countries of the world need to unite against terrorism. No one can benefit from terrorism and violence. India has always fought against terrorism.”

Addressing nation from Statue of Unity, PM also spoke on the development of Kashmir. He said, ”Today, Kashmir has moved on a new path of development…Whether it is restoration of peace in the Northeast, or the steps being taken for development there, today the country is establishing new dimensions of unity.”

PM Narendra Modi lauded India for bravely fighting against the pandemic on the occasion of Rashtriya Ekta Divas. PM Modi said, ”130 crore Indians together honoured the COVID19 warriors in their fight against this pandemic. The way the country has proved its collective potential during this time is unprecedented.”

The PM is also inaugurated the country’s first seaplane service between the Statue of Unity at Kevadiya Colony to the Sabarmati Riverfront in Ahmedabad and participated in the Rashtriya Ekta Divas Parade. He said that the Sabarmati riverfront to Kevadia will help boost tourism in this area.

Modi is on a two-day visit to his home state Gujarat to pay tributes to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel on his 145th birth anniversary.