Destructive, terror forces can dominate for some time, but their existence not permanent: PM Modi
The Hindu
He was speaking while virtually inaugurating a few projects of the famous Somnath temple in Gujarat
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on August 20 said that destructive forces and people who follow the ideology of creating empires through terror can dominate for some time, but their existence is not permanent as they cannot suppress humanity forever. He was speaking while virtually inaugurating a few projects of the famous Somnath temple in Gujarat. "Somnath temple was destroyed many times, idols were desecrated many times and attempts were made to wipe out its existence. But it came up in its full glory after every destructive attack, which gives self-confidence to us," Mr. Modi said.
BJP State unit president B.Y. Vijayendra has wondered why the IAS Officers’ Association, which has now petitioned Chief Minister Siddaramaiah against BJP MLC N. Ravikumar for allegedly derogatory comments against the Chief Secretary, did not show similar interest when Chief Minister Siddaramaiah himself had insulted an IAS officer earlier.

Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan lays stone for ₹1,290-crore Jal Jeevan Mission works in Prakasam district. Once completed, the first phase of the scheme will supply drinking water for 30 years to over 10 lakh population spread over 578 villages of 18 mandals in seven Assembly constituencies, he says.