Modi visits Kutch, boosts morale of Armed forces

Chief minister Narendra Modi said the role of the Army is not limited to guarding the frontiers of the country but to trample the rising menace of terrorism in the country and troops have to be dedicated to fight terrorism in the country during these times.

Mr. Modi on Friday inspected the border area and personally met soldiers guarding the 25-km border with Pakistan at the Mon Bet outpost giving them the moral support. In his address to the troops, Mr. Modi said the morale of the troops is high and their vigilance in guarding the border is inspirational and imbibes patriotism in the people. The war has not remained confined to the borders and the responsibility of the Army has increased, as they have to face the war against the terrorists.

Mr. Modi sought the necessary security information from border security wing commnander Mr. Ramchandran and also inspected certain posts. Mr. Modi also visited Kuren village where the Vedic Mission Trust has constructed 200 houses to rehabilitate the earthquake-affected people. He also visited the Kandhi village and inspected relief work being undertaken there.

He said the rehabilitation of the people that looked very difficult after the devastating earthquake has been possible due to the spirit and resolve of the people of Kutch. Mr. Modi held a meeting with the trade, commerce and industry mandals and discussed their problems, which was attended by top officials of the Gujarat State Disaster Management Authority.

Republished from The Asian Age