New Delhi: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh reiterated on October 15 that India’s commitment to peace does not mean it will compromise on national security, warning that the country will safeguard its strategic autonomy whenever threatened.
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Addressing the Times Network National Defence Conclave in New Delhi, Singh said India does not seek to occupy another country’s territory and supports global stability. However, he stressed that peace should not be mistaken for weakness and that national security remains non-negotiable.
The Defence Minister also took a firm position on cross-border terrorism, stating that dialogue cannot continue with any country that promotes terrorism against India. His remarks underlined New Delhi’s approach of pursuing peace and cooperation while retaining the option of decisive action against security threats.
Singh’s message reinforced India’s broader security doctrine: peaceful engagement and regional stability remain priorities, but they must be backed by the ability to protect national interests, sovereignty and strategic independence.
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