The Prime Minister Narendra Modi yesterday addressed a rally in Goa's Panjim. In his addressing, he praised Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar.

As per the source, PM Modi said "I am thankful to Goa for giving such a strong Defence Minister to the country. Entire world is now discussing surgical strikes,"

Manohar Parrikar before becoming the Defence Minister was Chief Minister of Goa.

"Some people are still studying the surgical strikes. How did the jawans reach there? I said when I went to Lahore, I went during the day, but still, the world was wondering how did I reach there. Agar Hindustan ek bar thaan leta hai to uske jawan parakram karke dikhate hai, as per the reports said Prime Minister.

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He further added "We have began campaign against corruption across the country. Common man is never involved in the corruption. Big people are involved in corruption. Now I am being harassed because they are facing inconvenience because of me,"

He said "Modi is removing everything which they have collected during last 70 years. This government is for the poor. We are taking firm steps to uplift the poor. Our steps would be strict but they would be for the welfare of the country and not for political benefits. We are making honest attempt to free the country from corruption,"