PM Modi's strong response to Uri attack at Kozhikode rally: As it happened

The prime minister is in Kerala on the second day of the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) national council meeting.

Kozhikode: In his first public address after the Uri attack, Prime Minister Narendra Modi here on Saturday vowed that the supreme sacrifice made by the jawans in Jammu and Kashmir will not go in vain and said his government will do all it can to stop the Pakistan-sponsored terrorism in the country.

The prime minister kicked off his visit to Kerala on Saturday by holding a huge public meeting in Kozhikode where the Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) national council meeting is being organised. The top leaders of the saffron party from across the country are participating in the conference.

In his address, PM Modi sent out a strong message to Pakistan, saying India will not forget the Uri attack. The is expected to discuss a host of issues, including the party's 'Gareeb Kalyan' agenda and Pakistan-sponsored terrorism.

24 September 2016

18:58 IST

Pakistanis should ask their leaders why are they not able to manage PoK, Sindh, Gilgit and Balochistan: Modi

18:58 IST

Let's see who wins, who is able to defeat poverty and illiteracy first - Pakistan or India: PM  

18:57 IST

PM Modi: Let's see who wins? Who is able to defeat poverty and illiteracy first, Pakistan or India?

18:57 IST

India has been successful in isolating you, globally and we will intensify our efforts to make sure that you are isolated globally: PM Modi

18:55 IST

A day will come when the people of Pakistan will fight against the homegrown terrorism: PM Modi 

18:55 IST

I want to remind Pakistan that before 1947, even your leaders used to salute this land: PM 

18:55 IST

In the last few months, our neighbour tried to destroy our country by exporting terrorists but our army defeated them: Modi

18:55 IST

125 crore citizens are proud of the security forces & their efforts to eliminate those threatening our nation: Modi

18:55 IST

I want to tell Pakistani citizens that before 1947 your forefathers loved this land: Modi

18:54 IST

Pakistani leaders speak out addresses written by terrorists and talk about Kashmir, says Modi 

18:52 IST

Leaders of neighbouring country used to say that they will fight for 1,000 years, but where are they lost now: PM 

18:50 IST

Pakistan is aiming for Kashmir, they should first look at the land they have already captured ie PoK, Gilgit and Balochistan: PM Modi

18:50 IST

Ask them (to Pak people) you can't handle Gilgit, PoK, Balochistan which is with you, then why mislead people by talking of Kashmir: PM Modi

18:49 IST

I want to talk to people of Pakistan from here today; I want to inform Pak that before 1947 even your leaders used to salute this land: PM

18:49 IST

India exports IT softwares, Pakistan exports terrorism: PM Modi

18:43 IST

India will never bow down to terrorism and will strive to defeat it: PM

18:43 IST

Our 18 soldiers were killed in Uri by terrorists exported by our neighbouring country; We will not forget this & will never forgive this: PM

18:43 IST

There's anger in entire country post Uri attack.18 of our soldiers sacrificed their life after our neighbour exported terrorists there: PM

18:43 IST

Those involved in Uri Terror Attack should remember that India will never forget this: PM 

18:42 IST

Indians will never forget the gruesome act of killing 18 soldiers in Uri: PM Modi 

18:42 IST

We are very proud of our Armed forces: PM Narendra Modi

18:41 IST

Our 18 soldiers had to sacrifice their lives because of terrorists exported by our neighbouring country: PM Modi 

18:35 IST

Terrorism is the enemy of humanity. We need to join our hands to defeat terrorism: PM Modi 

18:34 IST

Wherever terrorism is happening across Asia, the affected nations are blaming only 1 nation: PM Modi

18:34 IST

A country's name crops up when a terror strikes anywhere in the world: PM Modi

18:32 IST

Whenever news about terrorism comes, news also comes either the terrorist came from there or like Osama went there after the act: PM Modi

18:31 IST

All countries in Asia is working forward to make sure that 21st century becomes Asia's 21st century except one country: PM Modi

18:31 IST

I can see a lot of potential to make sure that this 21st century becomes Asia's 21st century: Modi

18:31 IST

There is one country in Asia that wants the continent to submerge in bloodshed, terrorism and loss of innocent lives: PM Modi

18:31 IST

The country is moving forward with the mantra of "Sabka saath sabka vikaas": PM 

18:26 IST

Jan Sangh and BJP Karyakartas from Kerala have seen and faced so much. Today too, party isn't in power here but they continue serving: PM

18:26 IST

The country is moving forward with the mantra of "Sabka saath sabka vikaas": Modi

18:25 IST

Kerala has the potential to be India's No 1 state: Modi.

18:24 IST

Upadhaya took over the reigns of Jan Sangh. Today, BJP is the biggest party in India  

18:24 IST

This Government is devoted to the poor. This commitment draws inspirations from the thoughts of Gandhi Ji & Deen Dayal: PM Modi

18:24 IST

Felt proud when the leaders of other countries praise Keralites for their commitment: Modi 

18:23 IST

Mahatma Gandhi, Deendayal Upadhyay & Ram Manohar Lohia's thoughts have influenced the political developments: PM

18:23 IST

Thinkers like Mahatma Gandhi, Ram Manohar Lohia, Deendayal Upadhyaya have helped shape our country's politics in the last century: PM Modi

18:22 IST

Kerala is a special place, evokes a spiritual feeling: PM Modi

18:22 IST

Govt committed to work for poor, draws inspirations from Mahatma Gandhi, Deendayal Upadhyay, says PM Modi

18:12 IST

The people of Kerala are seen with respect in the country and the world: PM Modi

18:10 IST

The devotion, spirituality is not because of land but because of people, saints & culture here: PM Modi.

18:08 IST

Have come to Kerala for the second time. This time I've seen human wall from helipad to this venue: PM Modi. 

18:06 IST

When we think of Kerala, we think of God’s Own Country, it has an impression of purity and holiness: PM Modi.

18:06 IST

Gods own country evokes a spiritual feeling: PM Modi.

18:06 IST

When I visited gulf countries recently, I wanted to meet my people from Kerala living there: PM Modi.

18:03 IST

I want to thank party workers for the grand welcome: PM Modi at public meeting in Kozhikode.

18:00 IST

PM Narendra Modi addresses a public meeting in Kozhikode.

17:56 IST

We sought support & people gave 15% votes. We express our gratitude to people of Kerala: Shah in Kozhikode.

17:56 IST

Amit Shah recalls how pandit Deendayal Upadhaya was elected as Jan Sangh president from this 'holy land'.

17:50 IST

Our social schemes are helping the poor, says Amit Shah.

17:49 IST

BJP will form next government in Kerala: Amit Shah.

17:42 IST

Amit Shah addresses the rally at Kozhikode.

17:33 IST

17:32 IST

PM Modi arrives at the venue, will address the public meeting, shortly.

17:30 IST

Situation during congress rule was one step forward, three steps backward and situation awkward: Venkaiah Naidu.

17:30 IST

For Congress politics is dynasty, but actually it is nasty: Union Minister Venkaiah Naidu.

17:28 IST

For us, nation first, party second and individual last: Union Minister Venkaiah Naidu while addressing a public meet in Kozhikode, also known as Calicut. 

17:12 IST

I trust that under the leadership of PM Narendra Modi we will witness development and growth: MP CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan.

17:11 IST

PM Narendra Modi to address a public rally in Kozhikode in Kerala.