Our fight is against terrorists and not Kashmiris: Modi

Asserting that the fight is against terrorists and not Kashmiris, Prime Minister Narendra Modi Saturday vowed the Pulwama terror attack perpetrators would have to pay as he appealed to people to have faith in armed forces, his government and blessings of Maa Bhavani.

Addressing a BJP rally here, Modi also took a dig at Pakistan's Prime Minister Imran Khan, saying "it is the time he stands true to his words".

Modi said peace in the world is not possible if the factory of terrorism continues like this.

"There is consensus in the entire world against terrorism. We are moving ahead with strength to punish the perpetrators of terrorism," he said, referring to the February 14 terror attack in which 40 CRPF jawans were killed.

"Stern action against those who live in India and push separatism has been taken and will be taken. This is a changed India, this pain will not be tolerated. We will not sit quiet after suffering this pain. We know how to crush terrorism. This is an India of new policies," he said.

Recalling his conversation with Imran Khan during a congratulatory call after the cricketer-turned-politician became Pakistan's premier, Modi said, "People know him as a cricketer. I told him there has been enough of fights between India and Pakistan. Pakistan got nothing, every fight we have won. I told him let us fight against poverty and illiteracy. He told me, 'Modiji, I am the son of Pathan. I speak true and I do true.' Today, it is the time he stands true to his words. I will see whether he stands true to his words or not."