Uri, June 28: President A P J Abdul Kalam today praised the army for its contribution during war as well as peace to the country and said this would help the nation in realising its dream of becoming a developed nation by 2020. Addressing troops of the 12th Brigade at this forward post here, Kalam said, "I congratulate you for making people smile. You have a great responsibility in making this nation a developed nation by 2020."


Kalam, on the last day of his three-day visit to the valley, said that a peaceful and prosperous country was linked to a safe India which was possible because of the security forces.
The President urged the army personnel to continue with their strong will as "tomorrow is difficult".

He said that the country had to overcome religious conflicts, ideological conflicts and market conflicts in order to become a developed nation and "I hope we will achieve this soon."

Bureau Report