Chennai, Aug. 7 -- India's fishing community on Thursday welcomed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's assurance that the government will not compromise on the interests of farmers, fishermen, and dairy farmers, calling him a "true guardian" of the country.

A fisherman and member of the Management Committee of the Chennai Fishing Harbour, S Satishkumar, said, "We are extremely proud that our Prime Minister has stood firmly to protect and support us. His words are not just a reassurance to the fishermen but also to the farmers across the nation... PM Modi is safeguarding us and the Indian coast. What he said today made us feel like he is truly with us, a leader who acts, not just speaks. He has proven himself to be the true guardian of the nati...