PoK a part of India and can proceed to stay so, says Rajnath

By PTI

JAMMU: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday stated India is well-equipped to offer a befitting reply to “anyone who casts an evil eye on us” and expressed confidence that the nation will emerge victorious in case of any struggle.

Pitching for reclaiming Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), Singh stated that it is part of India and can proceed to stay a part of this nation.

“I want to tell you with confidence that if any foreign powers cast an evil eye on us and if there is a war, we will become victorious,” Singh stated throughout an occasion organised to commemorate ‘Kargil Vijay Diwas’ right here.

He stated that India defeated Pakistan in all of the wars since 1947 and after bitter defeat, they engineered proxy wars.

“After tasting defeats in direct wars of 1965 and 1971, Pakistan adopted the path of proxy war. For over two decades, it has tried to ‘bleed India with a thousand cuts’. But, time and again, our brave soldiers have shown that no one can disturb the unity, integrity and sovereignty of India,” Singh stated, assuring the nation that the armed forces are able to face all future challenges.

A powerful and assured new India is well-equipped to offer a befitting reply to anybody who casts an evil eye, he stated.

“India has become a strong and confident nation which is well-equipped to protect its people from anyone who tries to cast an evil eye on us,” the defence minister stated.

Singh stated that throughout the wars with Pakistan and China, folks of Jammu and Kashmir stood by their forces. “Whether one is Hindu or Muslim, all stood by their forces. We cannot forget,” he stated.

Paying tributes to the liberty fighters and the armed forces personnel who’ve laid down their lives since Independence within the service of the nation, Singh said that it was the spirit of nationwide delight on the core of their values that protected the unity and integrity of India.

He asserted that the only real intention of Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led authorities is to safeguard the pursuits of the nation and it has taken a sequence of steps to develop a self-reliant defence ecosystem that gives indigenous state-of-the-art weapons and gear to the armed forces to struggle all types of future wars.

Sharing his views on the quite a few challenges confronted by India post-Independence, Singh stated your complete space of Jammu and Kashmir (J&Ok) and Ladakh grew to become the “main war theatre” throughout 1948, 1962, 1965, 1971 and 1999 wars, when enemies tried to solid an evil eye, however their plans had been thwarted by the gallant Indian troopers.

The defence minister additionally spoke concerning the courageous deeds of Brigadier Usman and Major Somnath Sharma in 1948; Major Shaitan Singh’s valour in 1962; India’s historic victory in 1971 struggle and the contribution of Kargil bravehearts Captain Vikram Batra and Captain Manoj Pandey who laid down their lives to guard the unity and integrity of India and “continue to be an inspiration to the people, especially the youth”.

He additionally paid respects to the Indian troopers who displayed unmatched bravery throughout the Galwan valley incident and ensured that the Indian tricolour continues to fly excessive.

Singh remembered the then Prime Minister late Atal Bihari Vajpayee for his management and phrases of encouragement to the armed forces personnel throughout the Kargil struggle regardless of quite a few challenges and worldwide strain.

He additionally made particular point out of the assist prolonged by the folks of J&Ok to the armed forces, commending their dedication to safeguard the pursuits of the nation like all different states.

The defence minister said that J&Ok will all the time be an integral a part of India and the federal government is making certain that the Union territory, like the remainder of the nation, touches newer heights of progress.

Terming Article 370 as a synthetic authorized barrier, he asserted that its abrogation introduced a brand new daybreak of hope to the goals and aspirations of the folks of J&Ok, particularly the youth.

The choice opened new avenues for the welfare of the folks and the UT is now progressing at a a lot sooner price, he stated.

On PoK and Gilgit-Baltistan, the defence minister said that these areas are illegally occupied by Pakistan and a decision to free them has been unanimously handed within the Parliament of India.

“PoK is a part of Indian territory and will continue to do so. How is it possible that Baba Amarnath (Lord Shiva’s form) is in India and Maa Sharda Shakti is across the Line of Control,” he stated.

Referring to the Sharda Peeth which has the ruins of a temple to Hindu goddess Saraswati, also referred to as Sharda, Singh stated how can Shiv Saroop (Amarnath) be on this facet of J&Ok and Shakti Saroop (Sharda) in PoK facet. “God should give better sense to Pakistan. I cannot say beyond that,” he stated.

JAMMU: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday stated India is well-equipped to offer a befitting reply to “anyone who casts an evil eye on us” and expressed confidence that the nation will emerge victorious in case of any struggle.

Pitching for reclaiming Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), Singh stated that it is part of India and can proceed to stay a part of this nation.

“I want to tell you with confidence that if any foreign powers cast an evil eye on us and if there is a war, we will become victorious,” Singh stated throughout an occasion organised to commemorate ‘Kargil Vijay Diwas’ right here.

He stated that India defeated Pakistan in all of the wars since 1947 and after bitter defeat, they engineered proxy wars.

“After tasting defeats in direct wars of 1965 and 1971, Pakistan adopted the path of proxy war. For over two decades, it has tried to ‘bleed India with a thousand cuts’. But, time and again, our brave soldiers have shown that no one can disturb the unity, integrity and sovereignty of India,” Singh stated, assuring the nation that the armed forces are able to face all future challenges.

A powerful and assured new India is well-equipped to offer a befitting reply to anybody who casts an evil eye, he stated.

“India has become a strong and confident nation which is well-equipped to protect its people from anyone who tries to cast an evil eye on us,” the defence minister stated.

Singh stated that throughout the wars with Pakistan and China, folks of Jammu and Kashmir stood by their forces. “Whether one is Hindu or Muslim, all stood by their forces. We cannot forget,” he stated.

Paying tributes to the liberty fighters and the armed forces personnel who’ve laid down their lives since Independence within the service of the nation, Singh said that it was the spirit of nationwide delight on the core of their values that protected the unity and integrity of India.

He asserted that the only real intention of Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led authorities is to safeguard the pursuits of the nation and it has taken a sequence of steps to develop a self-reliant defence ecosystem that gives indigenous state-of-the-art weapons and gear to the armed forces to struggle all types of future wars.

Sharing his views on the quite a few challenges confronted by India post-Independence, Singh stated your complete space of Jammu and Kashmir (J&Ok) and Ladakh grew to become the “main war theatre” throughout 1948, 1962, 1965, 1971 and 1999 wars, when enemies tried to solid an evil eye, however their plans had been thwarted by the gallant Indian troopers.

The defence minister additionally spoke concerning the courageous deeds of Brigadier Usman and Major Somnath Sharma in 1948; Major Shaitan Singh’s valour in 1962; India’s historic victory in 1971 struggle and the contribution of Kargil bravehearts Captain Vikram Batra and Captain Manoj Pandey who laid down their lives to guard the unity and integrity of India and “continue to be an inspiration to the people, especially the youth”.

He additionally paid respects to the Indian troopers who displayed unmatched bravery throughout the Galwan valley incident and ensured that the Indian tricolour continues to fly excessive.

Singh remembered the then Prime Minister late Atal Bihari Vajpayee for his management and phrases of encouragement to the armed forces personnel throughout the Kargil struggle regardless of quite a few challenges and worldwide strain.

He additionally made particular point out of the assist prolonged by the folks of J&Ok to the armed forces, commending their dedication to safeguard the pursuits of the nation like all different states.

The defence minister said that J&Ok will all the time be an integral a part of India and the federal government is making certain that the Union territory, like the remainder of the nation, touches newer heights of progress.

Terming Article 370 as a synthetic authorized barrier, he asserted that its abrogation introduced a brand new daybreak of hope to the goals and aspirations of the folks of J&Ok, particularly the youth.

The choice opened new avenues for the welfare of the folks and the UT is now progressing at a a lot sooner price, he stated.

On PoK and Gilgit-Baltistan, the defence minister said that these areas are illegally occupied by Pakistan and a decision to free them has been unanimously handed within the Parliament of India.

“PoK is a part of Indian territory and will continue to do so. How is it possible that Baba Amarnath (Lord Shiva’s form) is in India and Maa Sharda Shakti is across the Line of Control,” he stated.

Referring to the Sharda Peeth which has the ruins of a temple to Hindu goddess Saraswati, also referred to as Sharda, Singh stated how can Shiv Saroop (Amarnath) be on this facet of J&Ok and Shakti Saroop (Sharda) in PoK facet. “God should give better sense to Pakistan. I cannot say beyond that,” he stated.