During his re-election campaign trail, Mr Modi warned Pakistan of an attack, The Times reported. Mr Modi has national security the forefront of his campaign following recent strikes between India and Pakistan. Both countries have invaded each other’s airspace and fired along the Line of Control in Kashmir.

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Mr Modi said at a rally: “India has stopped the policy of getting scared by Pakistan’s threats.

“Every day, Pakistan would make claims about having nuclear weapons.

“Even the media would bring out reports about Pakistan having nuclear weapons. So what do we have? Are we saving nuclear weapons for Diwali?

“I crushed Pakistan’s arrogance and forced it to roam around the world with a begging bowl.”

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