May 16th 2024.
On Thursday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his condemnation for the attack on Slovakia's Prime Minister Robert Fico, deeming it a "cowardly and dastardly act". The Slovakian leader had been critically injured in an assassination attempt just the day before. PM Modi took to his social media handle to express his shock and send well wishes to Fico, stating, "I am deeply shocked by the news of the shooting at Slovakia's Prime Minister, H.E. Mr. Robert Fico. This cowardly and dastardly act is strongly condemned and I hope for PM Fico's speedy recovery. India stands in solidarity with the people of the Slovak Republic."
The Prime Minister's message was shared on May 16, 2024, and came after local media reported that Fico was no longer in a life-threatening condition following surgery. According to Slovak Interior Minister Matus Sutaj Estok, the attack has been classified as a politically motivated assassination attempt. Estok further stated that the decision to carry out the attack was made shortly after the presidential election. He also pointed fingers at "social media hate" as a factor that led to the attack.
The incident took place on Wednesday afternoon when Fico was attending a government meeting in the town of Handlova, which is about 150 km northeast of the capital. The shooter, a 71-year-old man, targeted the premier as he was greeting his supporters. Eyewitnesses reported that the man fired several shots at Fico before being apprehended. The motive behind the attack is still under investigation.
The attack on Slovakia's Prime Minister has sparked outrage and concern among leaders around the world. PM Modi's words of support and solidarity with the Slovak people serve as a reminder of the importance of standing together in the face of such cowardly acts of violence. As Fico recovers from his injuries, the world watches and hopes for his swift recovery.
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