Times of India :
Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday said India is a “peace-loving nation” but the armed forces need to be “prepared for war in order to preserve peace.”
Speaking at the maiden Joint Commanders’ Conference in Lucknow on the second and final day of the apex-level military leadership meeting, Singh commended the armed forces for their invaluable contribution in safeguarding national interests and advancing the vision of “Aatmanirbhar Bharat,” and appreciated the efforts being undertaken for furthering jointness and integration among the three Services.
In line with the theme of the conference, “Sashakt aur Surakshit Bharat: Transforming the Armed Forces,” Singh stressed upon the significance of evolving joint military vision and preparing for the type of challenges the country may face in future wars, while emphasizing on synergized, swift and proportionate response to provocations.
Referring to the ongoing Russia-Ukraine, Israel-Hamas conflicts and the current unstable situation in Bangladesh, the minister exhorted the commanders to analyze these episodes, predict the problems that the country may face in the future, and stay prepared to deal with the “unexpected.”
