India ‘Not Very Lucky’ On Security Front, Stay Vigilant: Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh To Armymen | FP Photo
Mhow (Madhya Pradesh): Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday visited Bhim Janm Bhoomi, a memorial dedicated to Dr BR Ambedkar, and paid floral tribute to the architect of the Constitution at his birthplace. Singh also visited three premier training institutes of the Indian Army—Army War College (AWC), Infantry School and Military College of Telecommunication & Engineering (MCTE).
He was accompanied by Chief of the Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi and other senior officers of the Indian Army. While addressing the Army personnel at the Mhow cantonment, Singh said, “India is ‘not very lucky’ nation on the security front and urged soldiers to keep a sharp eye on internal and external foes who he said are always active.”
“Taking security scenario into account, India is not a very lucky country because our northern border and western border continuously face challenges,” Singh said.
“We also face challenges on the internal front. In the backdrop of this, we can’t sit quiet, unconcerned. Our enemies, whether internal or external, always remain active. In these circumstances, we must keep a close eye on their activities and take appropriate and timely effective steps against them,” he further added.
Addressing Armymen, he said that to make the country a developed and self-reliant nation by 2047, the role of the Army is very crucial. “It struck me deeply when I arrived and witnessed the discipline and dedication with which you are undergoing training. Your regimen is no less than that of a war. Your dedication and devotion to duty are an inspiration to all of us,” he told the gathering.
He also visited the Army Marksmanship Unit to witness their contribution towards national sports. Thereafter, he also visited the Infantry Museum, where he was briefed on the history of Infantry as well as the induction of modernised equipment into the Infantry.
