'Terrorists' houses razed to ground within 22 mins': PM Modi's address ahead of Monsoon session; top quotes

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday hailed India's military might during Operation Sindoor ahead of the Monsoon session of the Parliament.

While addressing the media ahead of the first session, PM Modi said that the Monsoon session is an occasion for celebrations as " Vijayotswa ".

The Prime Minister also appreciated the role of all parties in reaching out to the world community and exposing Pakistan about how it had been a haven for terror sponsors.

The Monsoon session is scheduled to start from Monday and run till August 21.

Here are the top quotes

• "Monsoon is a symbol of innovation and new creation. As per the news received so far, the season is progressing very well in the country. There are reports of beneficial season for agriculture. And rain is very important for the economy of farmers, the country's economy, rural economy and not only this, the economy of every family," PM Modi said.

• "This Monsoon session of Parliament is like a victory celebration. India's flag being hoisted at the International Space Station is a moment of pride for every Indian. All MPs and the countrymen in one voice will glorify this feat. It will be an inspiration for our future missions," he added.
• The prime minister also lauded Operation Sindoor which targeted terror camps in Pakistan and Pakistan occupied Kashmir after the Pahalgam attack in J&K. "This monsoon session is a celebration of victory. The whole world has seen the strength of India's military power. The target set by the Indian Army in Operation Sindoor was achieved 100%. Under Operation Sindoor, the houses of the masters of terrorists were razed to the ground within 22 minutes," PM Modi said.
• "The world has been very attracted to this new form of Made in India military power. These days, whenever I meet people of the world, the world's attraction towards the Made in India weapons being made by India is increasing," he added.
• "In the economic sector, when you all gave us the responsibility in 2014, the country was going through the stage of Fragile Five. Before 2014, we were at number ten in the global economy. Today, India is moving ahead at a fast pace towards becoming the third-largest economy of the world," PM Modi said.
• "There was a time in the country before 2014 when the inflation rate was in double digits. Today, with the rate dropping to around two per cent, it has become a relief and a convenience in the lives of the common people in the country. 25 crore poor people have come out of poverty, which is being appreciated by many institutions of the world," he added.
• "Today, our security forces with a new self-confidence and resolve to end naxalism are progressing forward. Many districts are free of naxalism today. We are proud that the Indian constitution is emerging victorious against naxalism. The 'red corridors' are transforming into 'green growth zones'," PM Modi said.
• "The brutal atrocities and the massacre in Pahalgam have shaken the entire world. Keeping party interests aside, in the interest of the country, representatives of most of our parties, went to many countries of the world and in one voice, ran a very successful campaign to expose Pakistan before the world. I want to appreciate all those MPs, I want to appreciate all the parties for this important work done in the national interest and this has created a positive atmosphere in the country," PM Modi said.