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Inviting Pakistan to the swearing‑in ceremony was a bold peace overture
  • Modi personally invited Pakistan’s leadership to his 2014 swearing‑in ceremony, hoping to start a new chapter of cooperation.
  • He acknowledges that each subsequent attempt at fostering peace was met with hostility and betrayal.
  • The gesture underscores a willingness to engage despite deep mistrust.
Narendra ModiLex Fridman00:01:56

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When I became Prime Minister, I specially invited Pakistan to my swearing‑in ceremony so we could turn over a new leaf. Narendra Modi
Yet, every noble attempt at fostering peace was met with hostility and betrayal. Narendra Modi

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