‘We've shown how to defeat terror'
'We've shown how to defeat terror'
Rajnath Singh
Jun 6, 2025, 20:32 IST IST
Defence minister Rajnath Singh lays out GOI's new position of zero-tolerance of and assured retaliation against Pak-sponsored terrorism, also suggesting five ways the global community can fight terror
Terrorism is a scourge on humanity. It thrives on misguided notions of revolution, martyrdom, and a romanticised view of violence. The assertion that 'one man's terrorist is another man's freedom fighter' is a dangerous misnomer — true freedom can never be built on fear and bloodshed.
The currency of terrorism is fear. Yet, even in spreading fear, they have failed to instill any sense of pessimism. India is testimony to this fact. Whether it's 26/11 or the 2001 Parliament attack or the recent Pahalgam attack, India stands taller, stronger, and more resolute than ever. All peace-loving nations need to come together to eradicate this menace once and for all.
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