Early Times Report
Jammu, Apr 24: For the first time in his political career, Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed a public rally in English within India—remarkably, in the Hindi heartland of Bihar.
Known for his consistent use of Hindi even on international platforms, the Prime Minister made a rare and deliberate switch to English during his speech in Madhubani on Thursday. The move was clearly aimed at ensuring that India’s uncompromising stance on terrorism resonated across the globe.
While addressing a large gathering in Madhubani, where Maithili and Hindi dominate everyday conversation, Modi delivered a powerful message in Hindi before unexpectedly transitioning to English:
“India will identify, track, and punish every terrorist and their backers.”
This marked PM Modi’s first public response to the brutal massacre of 26 Indian civilians in Pahalgam, South Kashmir, on April 22.
He made it clear that India’s message was not just for domestic audiences, but for the entire world to hear and understand. With deliberate emphasis, he declared:
“Today from the soil of Bihar, I say to the whole world: India will identify, track, and punish every terrorist and their backers. We will pursue them to the ends of the Earth.”
Continuing in English, the Prime Minister added:
“India’s spirit will never be broken by terrorism. Terrorism will not go unpunished. Every effort will be made to ensure that justice is done. The entire nation is firm in this resolve.”
Modi also expressed gratitude to the international community for its solidarity, saying:
“Everyone who believes in humanity is with us. I thank people and leaders of countries who have stood with us.”
His decision to switch languages at such a critical moment was symbolic and strategic. From the heart of Bihar, his words were clearly intended to transcend borders. By speaking in English, PM Modi ensured that India's message against terrorism was heard, loud and clear, on the world stage.
A leader known for his choice of words and platforms, Modi once again demonstrated his ability to communicate with precision—this time, making a calculated linguistic shift to amplify India's stand against terror. |
