PM hails contribution of soldiers, sportspersons

Prime Minister Narendra Modi Sunday hailed the contribution of Indian soldiers during World War I, saying wherever there will be a talk of world peace, India's name and contribution will be written in golden letters.

He also lauded country's athletes who won medals in recent international events.

"Every life, every being is a source of inspiration. Every young sportsperson's passion and dedication is the hallmark of New India," he said in his monthly radio address 'Mann ki Baat'.

He said for India, November 11 has a special significance as it marks 100 years of the end of World War I.

"Rightly speaking, we had no direct connection with that war. Despite this, our soldiers fought bravely and played a very big role and made the supreme sacrifice... There has just been a single objective behind it- restoration of peace," he said.

Modi also said that wherever there will be a talk of world peace, "India's name and contribution will be written in golden letters."
"You will be pleased to know that in the Summer Youth Olympics 2018, the performance of our youth was the best ever ... Have you observed the way I have frequently used terms such as the best ever' or new, unprecedented record?