Modi hails army on ‘Mann ki Baat’, says people in Kashmir want peace

“There is lot of anger in the country over the Uri attack. We have faith in our forces. Culprits will be punished,” he said in his monthly radio address ‘Mann ki Baat’.

He paid tribute to the fallen soldiers saying he is proud of the Army which does not speak but acts.

“While politicians speak, military shows bravery; we are proud of our army,” he said.

“Recently our 18 bravehearts laid down their lives in Uri. Such a cowardly attack was enough to stir the nation. I am sure that our soldiers would keep foiling such acts in the future,” Modi said in his address

Saying that the people in Kashmir want peace and normalcy to return, Modi said they have begun recognising anti-state players there.

“Peace, unity and goodwill are the keys to our problems and path to progress,” he said.

Pointing at the present unrest in Kashmir, he said the people of Kashmir want normalcy and that farmers there were worried for their crops.

“Farmers who had grown fruits were also worried to get their crops to the market,” he said.

Stating that administration has taken steps to maintain law and order.

Modi also asked local authorities to stay cautious and restrained. “Our resources are there to give a peaceful life to the Kashmiri people,” he said.