India 'not very lucky', can't sit quiet, unconcerned: Rajnath Singh to Armymen

NEW DELHI: Union defence minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday termed India a “not very lucky” nation on the border front as it faces threats on both external and internal fronts. The defence minister asked the Armymen to stay alert at all times as the enemies "remain always active."

Addressing Army personnel at the Mhow cantonment in Madhya Pradesh's Indore, Rajnath Singh said, "Taking the security scenario into account, Bharat is not a very lucky country because our northern border and western border continuously face challenges.”

“We also face challenges on the internal front. In the backdrop of this, we can't sit quiet, unconcerned. Our enemies, whether internal or external, remain always active. In these circumstances, we must keep a close eye on their activities and take appropriate and timely effective steps against them,” he said.

“.. as the country's defence minister, I would like to tell you that we should be alert always. This patch of time, though often referred to as peacetime, struck me deeply when I arrived and witnessed the discipline and dedication with which you are undergoing training. Your regimen is no less than that of a war,” he told the Armymen.

“To maintain such a level of discipline, dedication and firm conviction are needed,” he added.

Earlier, Singh along with the Chief of Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi paid floral tributes at Dr BR Ambedkar memorial at Mhow.