New Delhi, Jan. 5 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday invoked the Somnath temple as a powerful symbol of India's resilience and civilisational continuity, noting that 2026 will mark 1,000 years since the first attack on the historic shrine, which he said still "stands tall" despite repeated assaults over the centuries.
"Jai Somnath! 2026 marks 1000 years since the first attack on Somnath took place. Despite repeated attacks subsequently, Somnath stands tall! This is because Somnath's story is about the unbreakable courage of countless children of Bharat Mata who protected our culture and civilisation," PM Modi said in a post on X.
The Prime Minister's remarks come as the country prepares to commemorate a millennium since the first r...