Describing India as a “messenger of peace”, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on October 29 said the country has always contributed to global peace, unity and harmony through United Nations (UN) missions across the world.
Narendra Modi has announced during his monthly radio program ‘Mann Ki Baat’, that India is the third highest contributor to UN peacekeeping missions on which 7,000 soldiers have been deployed; and have imparted peacekeeping training to their counterparts from 85 countries and have been providing medical services to people of a number of countries.
In the 30 minutes long program, Modi has touched various topics ranging from the nature respecting festivals- Chhat to the upcoming event ‘Run for Unity’ which falls on the 31st of October which commemorates the role and ideology of India’s first Deputy Prime Minister Sardar Vallabhai Patel who laid the foundation of the country’s unity.
Modi also voiced his concern on the health conditions of the children with diabetes and urged them to take up outdoor activities.
Mentioning his visit to Gurez near the Line of Control in Jammu Kashmir to spend Diwali with Indian armed forces, he extolled the struggles and sacrifices of the brave men. He said Indian forces are deployed not only on the borders of the nation but also play a role in establishing peace across the world as UN peacekeepers.
Referring to the UN Day celebrated on October 24, he said it is an occasion to remember the efforts of the UN to establish peace in the world.
“We are believers of vasudev kutumbakam, which means the whole world is one. And because of this belief, India has been an active participant in the UN’s key initiatives,” Modi said.
“India, as a messenger of peace, has always vouched for peace, unity and harmony in the world. It is our belief that everyone should live in peace and harmony, and move towards a better and peaceful tomorrow,” the prime minister said.
He said, as of August, India has participated in about 50 out of 71 UN peacekeeping operations undertaken in countries such as Korea, Cambodia, Laos, Vietnam, Congo, Cyprus, Liberia, Lebanon and Sudan.
In Congo and South Sudan, hospitals run by Indian armed forces have treated more than 20,000 people and saved most of them.
Not only have the Indian troops saved the people of those countries but also conducted people-friendly operations.
“The brave soldiers from the land of Mahatma Gandhi and Gautam Buddha have spread the message of peace and harmony across the world,” Modi said.
He said the peacekeeping operations are not easy and the Indian soldiers have to work in diverse nations and adapt to local conditions, requirements and cultures.
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