In an unexpectedly surprise move, Indian PM Modi sends message for Pakistanis on National Day
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ISLAMABAD - In an unexpectedly surprising move, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday extended greetings and best wishes to people of Pakistan celebrating their national day on Saturday, March 23.
In a message to his Pakistani counterpart Imran Khan, Modi said, “It is time that people of sub-continent work together for a democratic, peaceful, progressive and prosperous region, in an atmosphere free of terror and violence.”
Premier Imran shared the message on Twitter, catching social media users by surprise.
Received msg from PM Modi: "I extend my greetings & best wishes to the people of Pakistan on the National Day of Pakistan. It is time that ppl of Sub-continent work together for a democratic, peaceful, progressive & prosperous region, in an atmosphere free of terror and violence"
— Imran Khan (@ImranKhanPTI) March 22, 2019 link
The national day is observed on March 23 every year to commemorate the passage of Lahore Resolution on this day in 1940 when the Muslims of the sub-continent set the agenda of a separate homeland for themselves.
The development came a day after the Pakistani prime minister warned that the security risk at the Line of Control (LoC) persisted until elections were held in the easterly neighbour and asked the nation to be prepared at all times.
