The Prime Minister Narendra Modi today said that India is trying to engage Pakistan in a meaningful dialogue to build a peaceful relationship with the aim to promote stability and prosperity in the region. Chairing the Combined Commanders Conference on board INS Vikramaditya off Kochi coast in Kerala. <br/><br/>Mr. Modi said that the country will never drop its guard on security and judge the progress of the dialogue on the neighbouring country's commitment on the terrorism. This was for the first time that the Combined Commander's conference was held outside Delhi.<br/><br/>Addressing a gathering at Kollam in Kerala, Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched a blistering attack on the Congress saying it cannot reconcile to defeat in the Lok Sabha polls and it's only programme is to hamper the development of the country. Mr Modi said, Congress has made a mockery of Parliament's functioning. He said, brushing aside President Mukherjee's counsel for debate, dissent and decision, Congress is resorting to disrupt, destruct and demolish. The Prime Minister said, his government's path is the 3 Ds shown by the President and the 4th D is for development. He assured that the Centre will do from its side whatever is required for Kerala's development . <br/><br/>On the occasion, Mr Modi unveiled a statue of former Chief Minister of Kerala R Sankar. Recalling the contribution of Late R Shankar, Mr Modi said, some people serve in positions for many years but are not remembered, but R Shankar served as Chief Minister for around two years but is remembered fondly. The Prime Minister also said, Mr Sankar always walked on the path shown by Sree Narayana Guru. Later paying tributes to Sree Narayana Guru at his samadhi in Shivagiri Mutt in Varkala, Mr Modi said, Sree Narayana Guru fought casteism and other evils in society and unified all.

The Prime Minister Narendra Modi today said that India is trying to engage Pakistan in a meaningful dialogue to build a peaceful relationship with the aim to promote stability and prosperity in the region. Chairing the Combined Commanders Conference on board INS Vikramaditya off Kochi coast in Kerala. <br/>Mr. Modi said that the country will never drop its guard on security and judge the progress of the dialogue on the neighbouring country's commitment on the terrorism. This was for the first time that the Combined Commander's conference was held outside Delhi.