Rajnath Singh: No dialogue with Pakistan until cross-border terrorism stops
Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh stated that holding a dialogue with Pakistan would be meaningless until it stops encouraging cross-border terrorism. Singh also spoke of the Modi government's tough stance against activities intended to destabilize India and vowed to end Naxalism and extremism. He was addressing a public meeting held as part of the Telangana Liberation Day celebrations. Here's what he said.
Why leaders of neighboring countries were invited to Modi's swearing-in
Speaking of why the heads of India's neighboring countries were invited to PM Narendra Modi's oath-taking ceremony in 2014, Singh said: "The idea was to build good relations with all of them. We invited them not just for shaking hands, but to maintain cordial relations."
On Pakistan
Accusing Pakistan of cross-border terrorism and ceasefire violations, Singh said that talks with Pakistan would be meaningless until Islamabad stops its efforts to destabilize India. The situation at the border has changed as India is starting to give "befitting replies," he added. He also said that he has instructed top BSF officials to not show a "white flag" but take tough measures against intruders.
Government of India will not allow for destabilizing activities
Singh stated that the government is determined to crackdown on destabilizing activities and highlighted its zero-tolerance policy toward corruption. "I want to assure you that we will end terrorism, extremism, and naxalism too," he added. He also warned those who are trying to divide the country on "communal, caste and linguistic" lines and assured that "no power in the world can weaken India."
