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In Pics: Narendra Modi's maiden visit to Leh and Kargil

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today slammed Pakistan for continuing its proxy war of terrorism against India, saying it has lost the strength to fight a conventional war.“The neighbouring country has lost the strength to fight



Dressed in traditional Ladakhi attire, Modi said government will do its best to bring a ‘kesar' (saffron) revolution in Jammu and Kashmir giving impetus to its production.

“We need to bring a saffron revolution that is giving impetus to kesar. Special attention should be placed to farmers,” he said.

“We have put Leh at the focus of our solar energy initiatives. We have to connect every corner of the country through power, rail, road and telecommunication,” Modi said. 

The Prime Minister said development must be such that it positively transforms the lives of the common people.

He said three Ps—Prakash (solar light), Prayawaran (environment) and Paryatan (tourism) are the assets of Jammu and Kashmir and all efforts would be taken for their development.