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Modi Calls 2016 Surgical Strikes Decisive Counter-Terror Milestone

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Modi Declares Counter-Terrorism Milestone

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the 2016 surgical strikes marked a decisive counter-terrorism milestone.
He said the Indian Army crossed the Line of Control to strike terrorist hideouts in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir.
Modi declared a zero-tolerance policy and cited the Balakot airstrike and Operation Sindoor as examples.
Modi added the first census phase is nearly finished, recording data for over 32 crore families.

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Modi Honors Singhal

Prime Minister Narendra Modi honored Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) leader Ashok Singhal on his birth anniversary, noting his ascetic lifestyle.
Modi said Singhal played a pivotal role in the Ram Janmabhoomi movement.
Modi invoked the Somnath temple’s history, claiming attempts to erase India’s identity failed.
He described the temple’s seaside grandeur as blessing India with “immortality.”
Modi added that those who tried to destroy the Somnath temple “had no existence.”

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Modi Declares Counter-Terrorism Milestone

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the 2016 surgical strikes marked a decisive counter-terrorism milestone.
He said the Indian Army crossed the Line of Control to strike terrorist hideouts in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir.
Modi declared a zero-tolerance policy and cited the Balakot airstrike and Operation Sindoor as examples.
Modi added the first census phase is nearly finished, recording data for over 32 crore families.

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