Congress has attacked Defence Minister Rajnath Singh over his terrorism remarks at an SCO meeting, alleging he effectively gave Pakistan a “clean chit” and calling his comments “anti-national.” The remarks, delivered in Bishkek, are now under scrutiny, with Congress also claiming the stance aligns with the Modi government’s broader approach toward the US and China.
At an SCO summit, India’s Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said terrorism hubs would face consequences, calling for countries to act together against terror, separatism, and extremism. He emphasized India’s resolve to respond to threats while urging a new world order focused on co-existence rather than conflict, with no tolerance for double standards.
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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh urged SCO members to confront state sponsored terrorism without double standards. Speaking at the regional forum, he flagged rising extremism and radicalism amid ongoing geopolitical upheavals. Singh called for coordinated global action to address evolving security threats, stressing that responses should be consistent across countries and conflicts.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh is set to attend the SCO Defence Ministers’ meeting in Bishkek, where West Asia’s volatile situation and broader geopolitical shifts are expected to dominate talks. India will underline its commitment to global peace and zero tolerance for terrorism, while discussing practical steps to limit the spillover impact of ongoing conflicts. Bilateral meetings with counterparts are also scheduled.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh is in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan for the SCO Defence Ministers’ Meeting, where he is expected to stress India’s commitment to global peace and its zero-tolerance approach to terrorism. The trip features bilateral talks with counterparts, engagement with the Indian community, and discussions on counter-terrorism, joint military exercises, and intelligence sharing.
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