Indian defence forces fully prepared to face any challenge: Rajnath on eve of Kargil Vijay Diwas
Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh addressed troops in Drass on the eve of Kargil Vijay Diwas, emphasizing the military's readiness to face ongoing security challenges. He highlighted the government's commitment to defence modernization and self-reliance to ensure the armed forces remain globally competitive.
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It underscores India's strategic posture and national security priorities in a volatile border region, reflecting the government's focus on military modernization.
NEW DELHI: Defence minister Rajnath Singh said on Saturday that defence forces stand fully prepared to face any challenge even as the enemy’s intentions remain unchanged and it continues to employ nefarious tactics such as proxy wars and infiltration.Speaking during a commemorative event in Drass on the eve of the 27th Kargil Vijay Diwas, Rajnathpaid tribute to the bravehearts who secured India's victory in the 1999 Kargil War, saying the “courage, resolve and patriotism displayed under the harshest conditions continue to inspire both the military and the nation”.Expressing confidence in the defence forces, the minister, who went to Drass by road as inclement weather halted the helicopter sortie, said that “no one dares to cast an evil eye upon India as long as the patriotism and resolve of the valiant troops of the nation remain unwavering.
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