Times of Islamabad

Indian PM Modi comes out of shock after 24 hours, releases first statement after Pakistan’s surprise strike

Indian PM Modi comes out of shock after 24 hours, releases first statement after Pakistan’s surprise strike

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi asked Indians Thursday to “stand asa wall” with anger boiling over Pakistan’s capture of a pilot as a crisisescalates between the nuclear-armed rivals.

In his first remarks since Pakistan shot down two Indian fighter jets, theprime minister urged his countrymen to unite “as the enemy seeks todestabilise India”.

“In the face of their objective, every Indian should stand as a wall, as arock,” Modi said.

“The entire country is one today and standing with our soldiers. The worldis looking at our collective will and we have faith in our forces´ capacity.

“India will live as one. India will work as one. India will grow as one.India will fight as one. India will win as one.”

Modi did not mention Pakistan by name during the address to party workers.- APP/AFP