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Modi Says Terrorism is a Well-Planned War Strategy, Not a Proxy War

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi has referred to terrorism as a deliberate war strategy adopted by Pakistan, and not a proxy war, in a significant escalation of India's stance against terrorism. Speaking at an event in Gujarat after unveiling projects worth Rs 5,536 crore, Modi said that terrorism is a well-planned strategy that has continued for the past 75 years, with Pakistan resorting to proxy warfare to attack innocent civilians. He emphasized that India has made up its mind to remove the thorn of terrorism with utmost conviction.

Key Takeaways:

  • Terrorism is a well-planned war strategy adopted by Pakistan, not a proxy war, according to Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
  • Pakistan has continued to adopt terrorism as a deliberate strategy for the past 75 years, pushing trained terrorists into India and targeting innocent civilians.
  • India has decisively defeated Pakistan in three occasions, making it clear that Pakistan cannot triumph in a direct military conflict with India.
  • The PM emphasized that the legacy of terrorism can be averted if Pakistan was addressed earlier, specifically mentioning the Mujahideen's incursions in Kashmir immediately after India gained Independence.
  • The PM compared India's economic growth, stating that India recently became the world's fourth-largest economy, and is under pressure to become the third-largest.
  • The PM cited India's slogan, "Modi hai toh mumkin hai," which translates to "If Modi can do it" to emphasize India's resolve to achieve economic growth and counter terrorism.

Statistics:

  • The total cost of the projects unveiled by PM Modi is Rs 5,536 crore.
  • India has become the fourth-largest economy in the world, after the US, China, and Germany.
  • The PM emphasized that India is under pressure to become the third-largest economy.
  • Pakistan has adopted terrorism as a deliberate war strategy for the past 75 years according to the PM.

Sources:

  • An official release by The Times of India (no specific date mentioned)
  • PTI (Press Trust of India) report, published on May 6 (no date mentioned)

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