'Won't Compromise': Rajnath Singh Says India Will Give Befitting Reply To Any Threat To Its Security And Sovereignty

New Delhi: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh while speaking at the 'Chanakya Defence Dialogue' in New Delhi highlighted India's growing defence capabilities and heaped praise on the armed forces for its readiness to face challenges by the neighbourhood while contributing to regional stability. Singh added India will always give befitting reply when it comes to sovereignty and the security of our country.

Defence Minister reiterated how we are living through a period of deep geopolitical uncertainty and the power centers are shifting. He added, "New alignments are being tested, and the nature of conflict itself is evolving," while speaking at the event.

Rajnath Singh further said India is a region where challenges emerge in many forms including terrorism crossing borders, support to extremist elements, attempt to alter status quo, among others. He added such complex situations require clarity of purpose. The Defence Minister asserted “But let me say clearly, when it comes to our sovereignty and the security of our people, we do not compromise".

Role Of Armed Forces

While highlighting the role of the armed forces, Rajnath Singh said that stronger, safer and developed India comes through the role of armed forces. He added that the government has been taking consistent steps to ensure that our armed forces are future-ready and that our nation moves forward with confidence. Singh stressed on strengthening border and maritime infrastructure to support both security and connectivity. Regarding modernisation of forces, Singh added they are being modernised through new platforms, technologies and structures.  Furthermore, to ensure speed, transparency and accountability, procurement processes are also being reformed.

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Rajnath Singh said, "Resilience has become as important as capability. Resilient India is one that can absorb shocks, adapt quickly and continue moving forward. If we built resilience around defence, economy and society, we built a nation that goes from strength to strength. Our strength lies in the ability to recover, reorganise and rise stronger than before. The strongest pillar of resilience is our armed forces. Their contribution is far beyond defending our borders. They bring stability where it is needed most. They support civil authorities during disasters. They safeguard maritime interests. They strengthen international partnerships through joint exercises and peacekeeping." 

He added reform and modernisation in the armed forces is not only administrative tasks they but investments in India's long-term future. “A stable India contributes to a stable global economy. India's digital public infrastructure offers a model of inclusive, transparent, and secure governance for many nations. India's ethical approach to emerging technologies, whether artificial intelligence, cyber, or in space, sets standards that others look to. Our commitment to peace, climate responsibility, and humanitarian values adds moral weight to international cooperation,” he said.

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