Here are the 10 key points of PM Narendra Modi's speech

New Delhi: Inaugurating 'Shaurya Smarak', a war memorial dedicated to the Indian soldiers, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday lauded the humanitarian work undertaken by the defence personnel in times of natural or man-made calamities. Here are the top 10 quotes from his speech:

• In some countries whenever people see jawans at airports or railway stations, they stand up and applause, we should also adopt this: PM Modi

 

• Like our army doesn’t say but displays its valour, similarly our Defence Minister also doesn’t speak: PM Modi

 

• When I said our army does not believe in speaking, critics would say Modi is sleeping, is doing nothing: PM

 

• Army, BSF, CRPF, Coast Guard jawans sacrifice their lives so that we can sleep peacefully: PM Modi

 

• While rescuing Indians in Yemen, Indian army also rescued a few Pakistanis, this is the example of humanity of our Indian army: PM Modi

 

• It is the call of humanity that inspires our armed forces when they’re helping people during natural disasters. Nothing else matters: PM Modi

 

• While extending help, my soldiers did not for once think that these are the same people who pelt stones at them: PM Modi

 

• India is one of the biggest contributors to the UN peacekeeping forces: PM Modi in Bhopal

 

• Previous Govts had made empty promises on OROP but when we came to power we fulfilled our promise & implemented it: PM Modi

 

• The biggest strength & weapon of our army is its determination & will power & that is derived from the support of 1.2 billion people: PM Modi