Indian PM Modi hints at big and tough decisions over National Security against enemy in coming days
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NEW DELHI - Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Monday has hinted at big and tough decisions over national security in coming days.
He said that India was a strong proponent of peace but will not hesitate to take steps to ensure its national security. He announced that his government will take all "big and tough" decisions that are necessary for the country's security in the coming days, DNA has reported.
Addressing National Cadet Corps (NCC) cadets in New Delhi, the Prime Minister said, in the last four years, the government has taken several decisions keeping the security of the nation on its list of priorities.
He also urged the cadets to spread greater awareness about the government's welfare schemes and to motivate the youth to vote in large numbers in the upcoming elections. The Prime Minister said his government is trying to replace the VIP culture with his EPI — 'Every Person is Important' ideology.
"We are strong proponents of peace but, we will not hesitate to take any step for national security. The armed forces have given a clear signal that we don't instigate but if instigated, we don't leave them (enemies of the country)," Modi said.
Referring to completion of the nuclear triad, he said India was one of the few nations that could launch nuclear weapons from land, sea, and water.
Pointing to attacks from the opposition over the Rafale fighter jet deal, Modi said, "Projects pending since decades related to fighter aircraft and modernisation have materialised on the ground. Missiles, tanks, and helicopters are being made."
He said a lot of important decisions have been taken for defence and security in the last four-and-a-half years.
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