‘Role of Indian soldiers in rescuing people during Covid-19 praiseworthy’: PM Modi to Air Force personnel

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday praised the efforts of Indian Air Force and Navy in bringing individuals stranded in numerous components of the world as a result of coronavirus pandemic house.

“While the Indian Armed Forces are capable of dealing with the enemies, they’re at the forefront to help people during disasters. The role played by Air Force & Navy in rescuing people who were stranded in other countries due to Covid-19 is praiseworthy,” he stated whereas addressing the Air Force personnel in Rajasthan.

“The Indian armed forces worked on a war footing during the coronavirus disease pandemic and contributed at every level ensuring availability of masks, sanitisers, PPE kits, medical equipment, and hospitals in the country,” he added.

He additionally highlighted the forces’ combat in opposition to terrorism.

“Today, Indian Army is engaged in military exercises with other big countries. We are engaged in strategic partnerships to fight against terrorism. Indian Armed Forces have shown that they can strike on terrorist havens anywhere, anytime,” stated the prime minister.

PM Modi additionally stated that if anybody casts an evil eye on India, its troopers are able to giving a befitting reply. “This establishes the credibility of Indian Army in the world. Today, country’s Army is engaged in military exercises with other big countries,” the prime minister stated.

He additionally talked concerning the induction of the French Rafale fighter jets and operationalisation of Tejas in the course of the Covid-19 interval.

PM Modi is in Rajasthan’s Jaisalmer to rejoice Diwali with troopers. Earlier, addressing Indian Army troopers at Longewala, he stated that total nation is pleased with their valour.

“Be it the peaks of the Himalayas, the stretch of desert, dense forests or the depths of seas – your valour has always triumphed in every challenge. 130 Crore Indians are standing with you. Every Indian is proud of the strength and valour of our soldiers. They are proud of your invincibility. No power in the world can stop our brave soldiers from guarding the borders of our country,” stated the prime minister.

PM Modi stated as he spends extra time withn the troopers, his resolve to serve and shield the nation will get stronger.