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Indian defence minister urges military to watch out for conflicts in Bangladesh, China
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Sep 07, 2024 11:59
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Sep 07, 2024 11:59

India’s Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has urged the country’s armed forces to analyse the ongoing conflicts between Israel-Hamas, Russia-Ukraine, and the current state of affairs in Bangladesh to prepare India for the “unexpected”.

He made the remarks on Thursday during a joint commanders’ conference in India’s Lucknow, according to the Indian newspaper The Telegraph, reports bdnews24.com.

Singh underscored the need for a thorough analysis in light of the recent circumstances in the India-China border and neighbouring countries “which are posing a challenge to peace and stability in the region”.

He also emphasised on a coordinated and proportionate response to provocation for any challenges India may face during future wars.

“Despite global volatility, India is enjoying a rare peace dividend and it is developing peacefully. However, due to the increasing number of challenges, we need to remain alert,” he was quoted as telling the commanders.

“We need to focus on our present, keep an eye on the activities happening around us at present, and focus on being future-oriented.

“For this, we should have a strong and robust national security component. We should have a fail-proof deterrence,” Singh was quoted saying.

He also highlighted the significance of using artificial intelligence to develop electronic and space warfare.

“These components do not participate in any conflict or war directly. Their indirect participation is deciding the course of warfare to a great extent,” he added.

While referring to India as a ‘peace-loving’ nation, he stressed that the Indian armed forces need to be ready for war to “preserve peace”.

His comments have stirred curious reactions in Bangladesh as they come in the context of the collapse of the government of Sheikh Hasina who has fled to India.

Former prime minister Hasina has long been regarded as one of India’s closest allies.

There has been a growing surge of anti-India sentiments and rhetoric in Bangladesh, especially since the massive July-August protests that overthrew the Hasina government.​

 

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Indian defence minister directs armed forces to monitor regional changes
Rajnath Singh has called on the Indian armed forces to develop a joint military vision in preparation for future challenges
Publish : 06 Sep 2024, 04:59 PMUpdate : 06 Sep 2024, 04:59 PM

Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday said India is a "peace-loving nation" but the armed forces need to be "prepared for war in order to preserve peace."

Speaking at the maiden Joint Commanders’ Conference in Lucknow on the second and final day of the apex-level military leadership meeting, Singh commended the armed forces for their invaluable contribution in safeguarding national interests and advancing the vision of “Aatmanirbhar Bharat,” and appreciated the efforts being undertaken for furthering jointness and integration among the three Services.

In line with the theme of the conference, “Sashakt aur Surakshit Bharat: Transforming the Armed Forces,” Singh stressed upon the significance of evolving joint military vision and preparing for the type of challenges the country may face in future wars, while emphasizing on synergized, swift and proportionate response to provocations.

Referring to the ongoing Russia-Ukraine, Israel-Hamas conflicts and the current unstable situation in Bangladesh, the minister exhorted the commanders to analyze these episodes, predict the problems that the country may face in the future, and stay prepared to deal with the "unexpected."

Singh emphasized on the need of a broader and deeper analysis by the top military leadership in view of the situation along the northern border and the happenings in neighbouring countries, "which are posing a challenge to peace and stability in the region."

"Despite global volatility, India is enjoying a rare peace dividend and it is developing peacefully. However, due to the increasing number of challenges, we need to remain alert. It is important that we keep our peace intact during Amrit Kaal. We need to focus on our present, keep an eye on the activities happening around us at present, and focus on being future-oriented. For this, we should have a strong and robust national security component. We should have fail-proof deterrence," Singh added.

The minister also asked commanders to identify and include the right mix of traditional and modern warfare equipment in the armed forces arsenal.

Singh stressed on capability development in space and electronic warfare, describing them as integral to tackle modern-day challenges.

He also urged the military leadership to focus on increasing the use of latest technological advancements in the fields of data and artificial intelligence.

"These components do not participate in any conflict or war directly. Their indirect participation is deciding the course of warfare to a great extent," Singh said.​

 

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Keep an eye on Bangladesh, China, other conflicts: Indian defence minister
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India's Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday exhorted commanders of the armed forces to analyse ongoing conflicts and the current situation in Bangladesh, predict the problems that India may face in the future and stay prepared to deal with the "unexpected," The Telegraph Online reports.

Addressing the joint commanders’ conference in Lucknow, Rajnath stressed the need for a broader and deeper analysis given the situation along the China frontier and in neighbouring countries, “which are posing a challenge to peace and stability in the region”.

He also underlined the significance of evolving joint military vision and preparing for the challenges the country might face in future wars while emphasising a synergised, swift and proportionate response to provocation.

“Despite global volatility, India is enjoying a rare peace dividend and it is developing peacefully. However, due to the increasing number of challenges, we need to remain alert,” Singh said.

“We need to focus on our present, keep an eye on the activities happening around us at present, and focus on being future-oriented. For this, we should have a strong and robust national security component. We should have a fail-proof deterrence,” he added.

The defence minister said “India is a peace-loving nation” but the armed forces need to be “prepared for war in order to preserve peace”.

The two-day commanders’ conference, which ended on Thursday, brought together the combined apex-level military leadership of India. The focus of the conference was on future capability building, including organisation structures for joint and integrated response and ushering in efficiency, transparency and accountability in the work process during peace and war.

Sources in the defence ministry said the top military leaders carried out a comprehensive review of the security situation along the China frontier in the eastern Ladakh sector where India and China have been locked in a border stand-off since May 2020.​

 

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Armed Forces need to be prepared for war to preserve peace: India defence minister

Rajnath Singh emphasised on the need of a broader and deeper analysis by the top military leadership in view of the situation along the Northern border and the happenings in neighbouring countries, which are posing a challenge to peace & stability in the region

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Armed Forces need to be prepared for war to preserve peace: India defence minister
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Published: 06 Sep 2024, 17: 12

Defence minister Rajnath Singh (C) with Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan and Union Minister of State for Defence Sanjay Seth during the launch of a book ‘Colonial Practices and the Armed Forces - A Review’, in Lucknow on 5 September 2024ANI

Defence minister Rajnath Singh on Friday responded to his earlier statement that “Armed Forces need to be prepared for war”. The defence minister said that he gave that statement so that India’s peace cannot be disturbed under any circumstances.

Highlighting India’s message of ‘Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam’, Singh said that India has always advocated for peace but keeping in mind the today’s geopolitical situation, India always needs to prepare for war to establish peace in India and world.

Speaking to media persons, Rajnath Singh said, “India is the only country in the world that has given the message of ‘Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam’. India has always advocated for peace and it will always. But today given the geopolitical situation, I told the army that to maintain peace in India and the world, we should always be ready for war. I said so that India’s peace is not disturbed under any circumstances.”

During his Lucknow visit, union minister Rajnath Singh also offered prayers at Khatu Shyam Mandir in the city.

On 5 September, defence minister Rajnath Singh chaired the inaugural Joint Commanders’ Conference (JCC) in Lucknow, emphasising the need for jointness and integration among the three services for future challenges.

He commended the Armed Forces for their invaluable contribution in safeguarding national interests and advancing the vision of ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’, and appreciated the efforts being undertaken for furthering jointness and integration among the three Services.

In line with the theme of the conference, ‘Sashakt aur Surakshit Bharat : Transforming the Armed Forces’, Singh stated that India is a peaceloving nation and the Armed Forces need to be prepared for war in order to preserve peace.

He stressed upon the significance of evolving joint military vision and preparing for the type of challenges the country may face in future wars, while emphasising on synergised, swift and proportionate response to provocations.

Referring to the ongoing Russia-Ukraine and Israel-Hamas conflicts and the current situation in Bangladesh, the defence minister exhorted the commanders to analyse these episodes, predict the problems that the country may face in the future, and stay prepared to deal with the “unexpected”.

He emphasised on the need of a broader and deeper analysis by the top military leadership in view of the situation along the Northern border and the happenings in neighbouring countries, which are posing a challenge to peace & stability in the region.​