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Time of India
2 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
'Like cat guarding milk': Rajnath Singh slams UNSC for naming Pakistan in anti-terror panel; says PoK will join 'Bharat' soon
Defence minister Rajnath Singh addresses a gathering during a dialogue on the topic 'National Security & Terrorism', in Dehradun. (PTI) NEW DELHI: Defence minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday criticised the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) for appointing Pakistan as the vice-chair of its counter-terrorism panel. Singh said this decision is similar to "making the cat guard the milk" as Pakistan has a known history of protecting and supporting terrorists. "What is astonishing is that this Counter-Terrorism panel, was formed after the 9/11 terror attacks. Pakistan had sheltered the mastermind of the 9/11 attacks. This (decision) is akin to cat guarding the milk," Singh said. At an event in Dehradun, Singh said Pakistan has supported terrorism for many years and described Operation Sindoor, which was carried out in response to the Pahalgam attack, as the "biggest action" against terrorism in India's history. Singh pointed out that both India and Pakistan became independent at the same time, but while India is now seen as the "mother of democracy", Pakistan has gained the label of "father of global terrorism". He said this comparison should be kept in mind. Singh also said Pakistan is "stubborn" and needs to be dealt with using "strategic, diplomatic and economic pressure" from the global community to stop terrorism from its land. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 3.5, 4.5 BHK Homes starting at ₹4.89 Cr.* Hero Homes Learn More Undo "Pakistan has always given shelter to terrorists, trained them on its soil and helped them. Pahalgam (attack) was just an example, but I want to tell you that list of Pakistan-aided terrorists is very long. And, Pakistan always tries to justify terrorism. So, it is important that we eliminate not just these terrorists but the entire terror infrastructure that aids them," he said. He added that Pakistan has not been able to stop development in Kashmir despite efforts. "Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla railway link is a shining example of the government's relentless pursuit of progress in Jammu & Kashmir. Soon, PoK will join us and say 'I, too, am Bharat'," he said. Shashi Tharoor, Priyanka Chaturvedi Share Key Insights After Meeting PM Modi At His Residence Calling terrorism a problem for humanity and a global issue, Singh said that no society should accept it. He also mentioned that some people glorify terrorists as "freedom fighters" and said, "no revolution is born out of the womb of terrorism, it only engenders destruction and hatred". Singh further stated that "No religious, ideological or political reason can justify terrorism. No human objective can ever be achieved through bloodshed and violence." He said Pakistan supports terrorism and a large portion of its foreign aid is used to fund this support. "Funding Pakistan means funding the infrastructure of terrorism. Pakistan is a nursery of terrorism. It should not be nourished," he said, asking other countries to stop giving money to Pakistan. Singh said that Pakistan's land has been a shelter for global terror groups. He named terrorists like Hafiz Saeed and Masood Azhar who move freely there, and added that even senior officers of the Pakistan Army have attended terrorists' funerals. "Now, the same country is expected to lead the global community against terrorism. This raises serious questions on the intentions and policies of the international system," he said. Singh urged the international community and organisations like the UN to take the issue of terrorism seriously. He said, "Only when we are free from terrorism, will we be able to move towards the goal of global peace, progress and prosperity."
India.com
2 days ago
- Politics
- India.com
Cannot Be Left To Die Natural Death...: India Urges International Community To Stop Funding Pakistans Terror Agenda
India's Defence Minister Rajnath Singh once again urged the international community to stop funding Pakistan while saying that terrorism cannot be left to die a natural death as it's a threat to humanity. Singh also said that a permanent solution to terrorism is the need of the hour and added that Operation Sindoor is one of the biggest actions against terror infrastructure in India's history. Singh made the remarks while addressing a dialogue on the topic 'National Security & Terrorism', organised in Dehradun, Uttarakhand on June 10, 2025. 'Funding Pakistan means funding the infrastructure of terrorism. Pakistan is a nursery of terrorism. It should not be nourished,' he added. He said that the Narendra Modi government has reformed the security apparatus of India. "In the last 11 years, Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led Government has transformed India's security apparatus by changing the attitude and the way of action towards every issue related to national security, and the world witnessed this shift during Operation Sindoor,' said Singh. Branding terrorism as an epidemic destined to perish, the Defence Minister stressed that the menace cannot be left to die a natural death as its existence will continue to challenge collective peace, development and prosperity. He underscored the urgent need for a permanent solution to terrorism. 'Terrorists are not fighters with a cause. No religious, ideological or political reason can justify terrorism. No human objective can ever be achieved through bloodshed and has always given shelter to terrorists, trained them on its soil and helped them. It always tries to justify this menace. It is important that we eliminate these terrorists and their entire infrastructure,' said Singh. Raksha Mantri described Operation Sindoor as the biggest action taken against terrorism in Indian history, which was carried out in response to the cowardly terror attack on innocent people in Pahalgam, J&K. He said the Pahalgam incident was an attack on the social unity of the country, and India took a big & strong action against terrorism and its perpetrators by destroying terror bases & related infrastructure in Pakistan & PoK. 'Following the abrogation of Article 370, J&K heralded into the era of peace and progress. Our neighbours could not tolerate this and executed the terror attack in Pahalgam. Despite Pakistan's best efforts, it has not been able to stop development in Kashmir. Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla railway link is a shining example of the Government's relentless pursuit of progress in J&K. Soon, PoK will join us and say 'I, too, am Bharat',' he added. Rajnath Singh asserted that while the Indian Armed Forces have given a befitting reply to terrorists, it is imperative to prevent terror incidents such as the one in Pahalgam in future. He emphasised on the need to be alert not just at the level of governments, but also at the public level. He described terrorism as a distorted moral reasoning, the biggest curse on humanity, a major threat to peaceful co-existence & democracy, and an obstacle in the path of progress. The fight against terrorism is not just a question of security, it is a battle to protect the basic values of humanity, he added. Rajnath Singh also expressed shock at the recent decision by the United Nations Security Council to name Pakistan as the Vice-Chair of the Counter-Terrorism Panel, especially when the panel was formed after the 9/11 terror attacks. 'Pakistan had sheltered the mastermind of the 9/11 attacks. Its land has been used as a refuge for global terrorist organisations. There, terrorists like Hafiz Saeed and Masood Azhar roam around openly, and senior officers of Pakistan Army attend the funerals of terrorists. Now, the same country is expected to lead the global community against terrorism. This raises serious questions on the intentions and policies of the international system,' he said. Singh advised Pakistan to seek India's help if it is unable to take action against terrorism on its soil. He stated that the Indian Armed Forces are capable of taking effective action against terrorism on either side of the border, which was witnessed by Pakistan itself during Operation Sindoor. Calling Pakistan stubborn, he termed it necessary for the whole world to put strategic, diplomatic and economic pressure on Islamabad to deal with terrorism emanating from its soil. Rajnath Singh highlighted the growing use of information warfare in the 21st century, urging people to become social soldiers by identifying lies, stopping rumours, and spreading awareness in society. 'While data and information are the biggest power, it is also the biggest challenge. During Operation Sindoor, Pakistan conspired to break the morale of our soldiers and citizens through fake videos, manipulated news and posts. Even though military actions have been stopped, information warfare is still going on. If people share false news without thinking, they unknowingly become a weapon of the enemy. It is time that all citizens become social soldiers. The Government is working on cyber security at its level, but every citizen needs to be a 'first responder',' he said.
United News of India
2 days ago
- Politics
- United News of India
Terrorism an epidemic that won't die naturally, needs permanent solution: Rajnath Singh
Dehradun, June 10 (UNI) Branding terrorism as an epidemic destined to perish, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday stressed that the menace cannot be left to die a natural death as its existence will continue to challenge collective peace, development and prosperity. He underscored the urgent need for a permanent solution to terrorism, a Defence Ministry statement said. 'Terrorists are not fighters with a cause. No religious, ideological or political reason can justify terrorism. No human objective can ever be achieved through bloodshed and violence. India and Pakistan attained independence at the same time, but today, India has been recognised as the Mother of Democracy, while Pakistan has emerged as the Father of Global Terrorism. "Pakistan has always given shelter to terrorists, trained them on its soil and helped them. It always tries to justify this menace. It is important that we eliminate these terrorists and their entire infrastructure,' said Rajnath Singh while addressing a dialogue on the topic 'National Security & Terrorism', in Dehradun, Uttarakhand. He urged the international community to stop foreign funding to Pakistan, saying that a large part of this financial aid is spent on terrorism. 'Funding Pakistan means funding the infrastructure of terrorism. Pakistan is a nursery of terrorism. It should not be nourished,' he added. Rajnath Singh expressed shock at the United Nations Security Council's recent decision to name Pakistan as the Vice-Chair of the Counter-Terrorism Panel, especially when the committee was formed after the 9/11 terror attacks. 'Pakistan had sheltered the mastermind of the 9/11 attacks. Its land has been used as a refuge for global terrorist organisations. There, terrorists like Hafiz Saeed and Masood Azhar roam around openly, and senior officers of Pakistan Army attend the funerals of terrorists. Now, the same country is expected to lead the global community against terrorism. This raises serious questions on the intentions and policies of the international system,' he said. He called upon the global community and organisations such as the United Nations to think on issues like terrorism more seriously, stating that 'Only when we are free from terrorism, will we be able to move towards the goal of global peace, progress and prosperity.' He added that the common people of Pakistan are of the same view, but the rulers there have put the country on the path of destruction. He advised Pakistan to seek India's help if it is unable to take action against terrorism on its soil. He stated that the Indian Armed Forces are capable of taking effective action against terrorism on either side of the border, which was witnessed by Pakistan itself during Operation Sindoor. Calling Pakistan stubborn, he termed it necessary for the whole world to put strategic, diplomatic and economic pressure on Islamabad to deal with terrorism emanating from its soil. He said that Operation Sindoor is a proof that government has transformed India's security apparatus by changing attitude towards national security issues. 'In the last 11 years, Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led Government has transformed India's security apparatus by changing the attitude and the way of action towards every issue related to national security, and the world witnessed this shift during Operation Sindoor'. He described Operation Sindoor as the biggest action taken against terrorism in Indian history, which was carried out in response to the cowardly terror attack on innocent people in Pahalgam, J&K. He said the April 22 Pahalgam incident was an attack on the social unity of the country, and India took a big and strong action against terrorism and its perpetrators by destroying terror bases and related infrastructure in Pakistan and PoK. 'Following the abrogation of Article 370, J&K heralded into the era of peace and progress. Our neighbours could not tolerate this, and executed the terror attack in Pahalgam. Despite Pakistan's best efforts, it has not been able to stop development in Kashmir. Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla railway link is a shining example of the government's relentless pursuit of progress in J&K. Soon, PoK will join us and say 'I, too, am Bharat',' he added. He asserted that while the Indian Armed Forces have given a befitting reply to terrorists, it is imperative to prevent terror incidents such as the one in Pahalgam in future. He emphasised on the need to be alert not just at the level of governments, but also at the public level. He described terrorism as a distorted moral reasoning, the biggest curse on humanity, a major threat to peaceful co-existence and democracy, and an obstacle in the path of progress. The fight against terrorism is not just a question of security, it is a battle to protect the basic values of humanity. Highlighting the strategy adopted by the government to deal with terrorism and strengthen national security, the Minister said the defence sector has emerged as one of the strongest pillars of Aatmanirbhar Bharat, and the weapons/platforms used during Operation Sindoor were Made-in-India. 'Today, India is not only protecting its borders, but is also creating a system which is making us strategically, economically and technically strong. Earlier, we were completely dependent on foreign defence equipment, but today India is rapidly becoming Aatmanirbhar in defence,' he said. He listed out the steps taken by the government to strengthen the defence sector, including increasing the defence budget from Rs 2.53 lakh cr in Financial Year (FY) 2013-14 to Rs 6,22 lakh cr in FY 2024-25; reserving 75 percent of the budget for capital procurement from domestic companies and the issuance of a total of 10 Positive Indigenisation Lists, comprising over 5,500 items. 'Today, Indian Armed Forces use state-of-the-art weapons, missiles, tanks and other systems/platforms manufactured within the country. Our indigenous missiles such as Agni, Prithvi and BrahMos stand ready to give a befitting reply to the enemy. We also have the strength to build aircraft carriers such as INS Vikrant,' he added. Singh highlighted the growing use of information warfare in the 21st century, urging the people to become social soldiers by identifying lies, stopping rumours, and spreading awareness in the society. He also exhorted the media that, in today's times, 'being most correct' must be accorded priority than 'being ahead'. 'Instead of being 'verified', being 'viral' has become the standard of journalism. There is a need to avoid this,' he added. Singh termed the media as a 'watchdog' when the issue of national security is not only concerned with borders, but is now a challenge in cyber and social sectors. 'Journalism is not just a profession but a national duty. It informs while keeping us alert and vigilant towards the security of the country. A free and healthy journalism is a stabilising force that makes the society alert, unites it and spreads consciousness,' he said. Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami was among the dignitaries who attended the event. UNI RBE SSP
