Age of expansionism is over, Narendra Modi says in Ladakh
The HinduWithout referring to China directly, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said in Ladakh on Friday that the “age of expansionism” was over and countries across the world were now witnessing the era of development. In a surprise visit to Ladakh, 17 days after Chinese troops killed 20 Indian soldiers in the Galwan Valley, the Prime Minister said India’s determination to protect its territory was “as high as the Himalayas”. “Again, I pay my respects to the soldiers who were martyred in the Galwan Valley,” Mr. Modi said, stressing that the territory of Ladakh was symbolic of the self-respect of 130 crore Indians. Mr. Modi quoted Tamil poet Thiruvalluvar: “Bravery, respect, dignified conduct and reliability are the defining characteristics of any army.” He also quoted the Buddha as saying, “Courage is related to conviction, courage is mercy and compassion, courage is that which makes us stand on the side of truth and do that which is right.” The Prime Minister made laudatory references to Rinpoche Kushop Bakula of Ladakh who, he said, helped foster nationalist sentiment in the area and who was the inspiration behind raising the Ladakh Scouts infantry regiment.
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