Army Doesn’t Speak, Only Shows Valour, Says Modi in Bhopal

Prime Minister Modi is in Bhopal to inaugurate a war memorial, following which he will attend other related events.

• Prime Minister Narendra Modi reached Bhopal on Friday to inaugurate the war memorial ‘Shaurya Smarak’.
  
• Security was tightened in Bhopal ahead of his visit.
  
• The Prime Minister invoked the valour of the Indian army.
  
• He said the jawans sacrifice their lives to ensure civilians can sleep peacefully.
  
• Modi also spoke on the ‘One Rank One Pension’ scheme and said it was his government which finally implemented it.

Modi Meets Jain Monk Acharya Vidyasagar Maharaj

After his address, the Prime Minister also met the Jain monk Acharya Vidyasagar Maharaj as part of his visit.

Catch the Prime Minister’s address in Bhopal below.

Modi on ‘One Rank One Pension’

The Prime Minister commented on the ‘One Rank One Pension’ (OROP) scheme and said that it was only his government which managed to finally implement it.

Previous governments had made empty promises on OROP, but when we came to power we fulfilled our promise and implemented it.

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He said the government is also preparing soldiers for a life after they complete their service in the army.

Government decided to give skill development training to soldiers in last year of service so that they don’t have to struggle for jobs.

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Additionally, Modi urged for more respect for the army-men in the country.

In some countries whenever people see jawans at airports or railway stations, they stand up and applause, we should also adopt this.

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We Remember Bravery of Armed Forces: PM Modi

Praising the Indian Army, Modi spoke about their role in tackling natural disasters and said during the address:

During floods in Srinagar, army men extended their help for the rescue and relief operation in the area. While extending help, my soldiers did not for once think that these are the same people who pelt stones at them. It is the call of humanity that inspires our armed forces when they’re helping people during natural disasters. When we think of armed forces, we remember their bravery and also their role during a natural disaster.

Citing the example of Yemen, he also added that the Indian army has been protecting people all over the world.

While rescuing Indians in Yemen, Indian army also rescued a few Pakistanis, this is the example of humanity of our Indian army.