Terror forces can dominate for some time, but their existence not permanent, says PM Modi
‘Destructive forces can dominate, but their existence not permanent’
Somnath, Aug. 20: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said that destructive forces and people who follow the ideology of creating empires through terror can dominate for some time, but their existence is not permanent as they cannot suppress humanity forever.
He also said it was Indian people’s spiritual bent of mind that kept the country united for centuries, and called for the need to develop the “spiritual tourism” sector for the progress of different regions and creation of new job opportunities for the local residents.
PM Modi was speaking while virtually inaugurating a few projects of the
famous Somnath temple situated in Gir-Somnath district of Gujarat.
“This temple was demolished numerous times over several centuries in the past. Idols of deities were also desecrated. Attempts
were made to erase its existence. But it came up again in its full glory every time it was demolished,” he said.
This temple gave a message to the entire world that “truth cannot be defeated by falsehood, and faith cannot be crushed under the feet of terror”, he added.
“Somnath temple is a symbol of trust and assurance for the entire world. Forces that strive for destruction and those who follow the ideology of creating empires out of terror can dominate for some time, but their existence is never permanent as they cannot suppress humanity forever,” the PM said.
This was true when some tyrants were demolishing the Somnath temple, and it is true even today when the world has apprehensions because of some people following such ideology, he said.