Prime Minister Modi Highlights India's Stance Against Terrorism and Vision for a Prosperous Future

On Saturday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi underscored India's resolute stance against terrorism while outlining nine significant resolutions aimed at building a sustainable and prosperous nation. Speaking at the centenary celebration of Jain spiritual leader Acharya Vidyanand Maharaj at Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi, Modi remarked that the audience completed his sentence when he hinted at challenges ahead. He noted, 'I barely started a sentence, and you finished it for me.' Acharya Pragya Sagar, a prominent Jain spiritual figure, commended the decisions made by the Modi government during its tenure, which include the abrogation of Article 370 and Article 35A, the release of a new map defining the cartographic boundaries of the Union Territories of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh, and Operation Sindoor initiated by India on the morning of May 7 following the Pahalgam terrorist attack that claimed 26 lives.

PM Modi suggested that even without explicitly stating it, the audience might have been blessing Operation Sindhu. He reiterated the nine key resolutions aimed at fostering a sustainable and prosperous India, which include: water conservation, promoting tree planting, enhancing cleanliness, supporting local enterprises, encouraging domestic travel to explore the nation’s cultural richness, promoting organic farming, adopting a healthy lifestyle, embracing yoga and sports, and providing assistance to the underprivileged. He paid tribute to Acharya Vidyanand Maharaj for his contributions to Jain philosophy and society, which encompass the writing on the official Jain flag and symbol, the restoration of ancient Jain temples across India, and the promotion of the Prakrit language. The centenary of Acharya Vidyanand Maharaj will be celebrated from June 28 to April 22, 2026, featuring a series of cultural, literary, educational, and spiritual events nationwide, as announced by the Ministry of Culture.