Jammu, April 24 -- For the first time in his political career, Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed a public rally in English within India-remarkably, in the Hindi heartland of Bihar.
Known for his consistent use of Hindi even on international platforms, the Prime Minister made a rare and deliberate switch to English during his speech in Madhubani on Thursday. The move was clearly aimed at ensuring that India's uncompromising stance on terrorism resonated across the globe.
While addressing a large gathering in Madhubani, where Maithili and Hindi dominate everyday conversation, Modi delivered a powerful message in Hindi before unexpectedly transitioning to English:
"India will identify, track, and punish every terrorist and their backer...