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Prime Minister Narendra Modi made a surprise visit to rally Indian troops near a disputed frontier with China at Ladakh on Friday, telling them the country’s enemies had seen their “fire and fury” following a deadly border clash last month.
The incident in the Galwan Valley in Ladakh saw 20 Indian troops killed in brutal hand-to-hand fighting and was the first time in 45 years that soldiers died in combat on the Asian giants’ long-disputed Himalayan border. China has admitted it also suffered casualties but has refused to divulge how many.
Modi visits Ladakh: calls out China for ‘expansionism’
Accompanied by the head of India’s military and the army chief, Modi visited an army camp about 100 kilometres (60 miles) as the crow flies from the site of the battle before meeting injured soldiers in a military hospital.
“In these difficult circumstances, you are the shield of the motherland,” said Modi, sporting a khaki green parker jacket, aviator sunglasses and baseball cap of the “Fire and Fury” corps stationed there. “The enemies of Mother India have seen your fire and fury.”
Read more: India China tensions over Ladakh could explode at any time
Without naming China, Modi added that the “era of expansionism is over… History has shown how expansionism pushed humanity towards destruction.”
“India has always pursued the path of peace in the world but at the same time, those who are weak can never initiate steps for peace. Bravery and courage is a prerequisite for peace,” he added.
India purchases Russian jets as Modi visits Ladakh: a hint to Russia?
Meanwhile, India’s defence ministry Thursday signed off on the purchase of 33 Russian fighter jets and upgrades to 59 others worth $2.4 billion, amid rising tensions with nuclear-armed neighbour China. India buys Russian jets in the wake of the humiliation at Ladakh, which has accelerated its plans to modernize its military.
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Friendless Modi screaming into a void after humbling by China
Prime Minister Narendra Modi made a surprise visit to rally Indian troops near a disputed frontier with China at Ladakh on Friday, telling them the country’s enemies had seen their “fire and fury” following a deadly border clash last month.
The incident in the Galwan Valley in Ladakh saw 20 Indian troops killed in brutal hand-to-hand fighting and was the first time in 45 years that soldiers died in combat on the Asian giants’ long-disputed Himalayan border. China has admitted it also suffered casualties but has refused to divulge how many.
Modi visits Ladakh: calls out China for ‘expansionism’
Accompanied by the head of India’s military and the army chief, Modi visited an army camp about 100 kilometres (60 miles) as the crow flies from the site of the battle before meeting injured soldiers in a military hospital.
“In these difficult circumstances, you are the shield of the motherland,” said Modi, sporting a khaki green parker jacket, aviator sunglasses and baseball cap of the “Fire and Fury” corps stationed there. “The enemies of Mother India have seen your fire and fury.”
Read more: India China tensions over Ladakh could explode at any time
Without naming China, Modi added that the “era of expansionism is over… History has shown how expansionism pushed humanity towards destruction.”
“India has always pursued the path of peace in the world but at the same time, those who are weak can never initiate steps for peace. Bravery and courage is a prerequisite for peace,” he added.
India purchases Russian jets as Modi visits Ladakh: a hint to Russia?
Meanwhile, India’s defence ministry Thursday signed off on the purchase of 33 Russian fighter jets and upgrades to 59 others worth $2.4 billion, amid rising tensions with nuclear-armed neighbour China. India buys Russian jets in the wake of the humiliation at Ladakh, which has accelerated its plans to modernize its military.
Read full article...
Friendless Modi screaming into a void after humbling by China
