Leh, July 3: Twenty Indian soldiers who lost their lives in a violent face-off with the Chinese in Ladakh last month did not die in vain, Prime Minister Narendra Modi told injured troops at the army hospital in Leh on Friday, as he visited the Himalayan region to deliver a message to China.
“The bravehearts who left us, have not left us without a reason. Together, you all gave a fitting reply (karara jawab bhi diya hai),” he told the injured soldiers, adding their bravery will be a source of inspiration for times to come and 130 crore Indians are proud of them.
“Our country has never bowed down and will never bow down to any world power, and I am able to say this because of braves like you,” he added.
