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India's fight is against terrorism, not Kashmiris: Modi on Pulwama attack

He said it was the duty of every Indian to protect Kashmiris

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses delegates from various countries at the Pravasi Bhartiya Kendra, in New Delhi, on Saturday. Union Minister for External Affairs Sushma Swaraj and Minister of State for External Affairs V K Singh were also presen
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses delegates from various countries at the Pravasi Bhartiya Kendra, in New Delhi, on Saturday. Union Minister for External Affairs Sushma Swaraj and Minister of State for External Affairs V K Singh were also presen

Archis Mohan New Delhi
In the wake of assaults on Kashmiris reported from several parts of the country since the Pulwama terror attack, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Saturday that India’s fight was against terrorism and those who sponsored terrorism, and not against Kashmiris. The PM, addressing a Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) public meeting in Rajasthan’s Tonk district, said it was the duty of every Indian to protect Kashmiris.
 
“Kashmiri youths are also troubled by terrorists. They are also ready to come with us to fight against them. We need to keep them with us. Kashmiri people take care of Amarnath pilgrims.

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