Akbar, while talking to ANI, said that Defence Minister Rajnath Singh also agreed with him as he opined that Pakistan tried to create an artificial society, causing it to become brittle.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday emphasised India's growing economic power and political stability during the launch of the book "After Me, Chaos: Astrology in the Mughal Empire", authored by former Minister of State (MoS) for External Affairs MJ Akbar.
During the meeting, specific issues related to development in the defence sector in Chhattisgarh were discussed. Union Minister of State for Housing and Urban Affairs Tokhan Sahu was also present on the occasion.
The conference, organised under the aegis of the Department of Defence Production, Ministry of Defence (MoD), will provide a focused platform to strengthen coordination between MoD and State/UT Governments, with the objective of aligning regional industrial policies and infrastructure dev
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will undertake a two-day official visit to Australia on October 9-10 at the invitation of Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister of Australia Richard Marles, said the Ministry of Defence.
Bhagat questioned the government's credibility, suggesting it has diminished to the point where the Army Chief feels compelled to make statements on foreign policy and national security.
Telangana Minister Sridhar Babu Duddilla highlighted that Telangana is at the "forefront of governance" and underscored that no other State can beat it in terms of ease of doing business.
Rajnath Singh emphasised that India's growing military and economic strength is not meant to assert dominance over others, but to protect its cultural values, spiritual traditions, and the humane ideals taught by Lord Mahavira.
"As Minister of Defence, I am pleased to say that we will no longer be dependent on foreign nations for defence. 'Made in India' is now proudly displayed on every part and weapon," he said.
On the occasion of Vijayadashmi, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh performed Shastra Puja at the Bhuj Military Station in Gujarat and asserted that the balance of "Shaastra" (knowledge) and "Shastra" (weapons) kept our civilisation "vibrant and invincible".