Pakistan using terror, proxy wars to stay relevant: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday made a scathing attack on Pakistan, claiming the neighbouring country is trying to stay relevant through “terrorism” and “proxy war.”

- SIMONTINI BHATTACHARJEE

PM Modi’s comments came at the 25th anniversary of the Kargil War — India’s military conflict with Pakistan in the Himalayan region of Kargil.

The South Asian neighbours share an uneasy relationship, and India has for decades accused Pakistan of backing Islamist militants fighting its rule in Kashmir. PM Modi said that Pakistan has failed in its immoral attempts, even in the past. He raised the issue while paying homage to war heroes at the Kargil War Memorial in Drass.

He also warned: “Attempts of terrorism will never be successful and the enemy will be given a tough response.”

“Today, I am speaking from a place where the masters of terror can hear my voice directly. I want to tell these patrons of terrorism that their nefarious intentions will never succeed. Our soldiers will crush terrorism with full force and the enemy will be given a befitting reply,” he said.