India’s respect has increased globally under leadership of PM Modi: Rajnath Singh
Rajnath Singh, who is on a three-day visit to his parliamentary constituency, on Sunday inaugurated an open gym at Nirala Nagar and interacted with the citizens.
Rajnath Singh, who is on a three-day visit to his parliamentary constituency, on Sunday inaugurated an open gym at Nirala Nagar and interacted with the citizens.
The Defence Minister added that once "peace" returns to Jammu and Kashmir, Armed Forces Special Power Act (AFSPA) will be removed from the Union Territory.
The defence minister said that the steps taken by the government in the last few years have ensured holistic development of the country.
Urging people to know about history, he assured the people that neither did India ever bow down in the past nor will it ever do so in future.
Along with civic polls, votes will also be counted for two assembly seats of Suar in Rampur and Chanbey in Mirzapur Districts where by-elections were held on May 10.
The Territorial Army is based on a Citizen Soldiers' army concept and officers undergo Annual Training on basic military skills while remaining gainfully employed in civilian life.
The defence minister reviewed the security situation in the twin cities of Rajouri and Poonch districts where Pakistan is trying to revive terrorism.
The five soldiers were killed during the anti-terror 'Operation Trinetra' of the Indian Army with Jammu and Kashmir Police and the CRPF.
Among the constituencies that will go to polls in the first phase are Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Varanasi, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath's Gorakhpur, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh's Lucknow and Prayagraj.
The defence minister said this while virtually addressing the National Academy of Medical Sciences (NAMS) on its 63rd Foundation Day.
