Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on his Sunday 'Mann Ki Baat', reminded listeners that among the 2,977 lives lost in the 9/11 attacks, Indians were the largest foreign group of casualties after Americans.
The coordinated hijackings on September 11, 2001, claimed nearly 3,000 lives worldwide; Modi highlighted India’s share in the tragedy, underscoring the nation's deep sorrow.
Modi recalled his 2014 visit to New York, where he paid tribute to the victims, and he noted India’s right‑of‑reply at the UN General Assembly, countering Pakistan’s remarks about Osama bin Laden.
He also touched on India’s counter‑terrorism achievements, citing the 2016 surgical strikes, and urged the nation to remain vigilant in the wake of past attacks.