January 08, 2025 12:28 am (IST)
Follow us:
facebook-white sharing button
twitter-white sharing button
instagram-white sharing button
youtube-white sharing button
Indian-origin Anita Ananda might replace Justin Trudeau as Canadian PM | 'I won't bite': Kamala Harris tells Senator's husband as he refuses to shake hands with her | Centre announces memorial for Pranab Mukherjee, his daughter thanks PM Modi for 'gracious gesture' | Delhi assembly elections on Feb 5, results on Feb 8 | Allu Arjun visits boy injured during Pushpa 2 stampede in Hyderabad | Donald Trump repeats his US-Canada merger offer after Justin Trudeau's resignation | India's HMPV cases surge to 7 after two cases reported from Nagpur | H-1B visa renewal will get simpler in 2025, Indians to benefit most as home country travel won't be required | As India detects 3 HMPV cases, #lockdown trends; Centre says no need to panic | Justin Trudeau announces resignation as Canada's PM amid rising pressure by partymates

Terrorism is a global threat and must be eradicated completely: Prez Mukherjee

| | Feb 23, 2016, at 06:11 pm
New Delhi, Feb 22 (IBNS) Addressing the joint session of Parliament on Tuesday, President Pranab Mukherjee said that terrorism must be eradicated completely to ensure global peace.

President Mukherjee said, "Terrorism is a global threat and strong counter-terrorism measures are necessary worldwide to eradicate it completely."

He said that India is prepared to take on terrorism.

"My Government is fully committed to firmly deal with all challenges concerning the security of the country."

Stating India's stance, Mukherjee said that firm steps will be taken to deal with cross border terrorism.

"Firm and effective steps will be taken to deal with any situation arising out of cross-border terrorism."

Hailing the soldiers patrolling the border, he said, "We are indebted to those who inspire by their selfless service and their supreme sacrifice in the line of duty."

He also reminded the nation that, "Acknowledgement must not hinge on ceremony or noble gestures of gratitude alone."

Heaping praise on the government he thanked them for solving the decade long OROP problem.

"My Government has fulfilled its commitment to implement four decades old demand of One Rank One Pension."

President Mukherjee also hailed the nation for the success of second international fleet review.

"India's second International Fleet Review attended by 50 foreign navies. It reinforced our cultural, commercial and strategic connect with our immediate and extended maritime neighbourhood ."

Support Our Journalism

We cannot do without you.. your contribution supports unbiased journalism

IBNS is not driven by any ism- not wokeism, not racism, not skewed secularism, not hyper right-wing or left liberal ideals, nor by any hardline religious beliefs or hyper nationalism. We want to serve you good old objective news, as they are. We do not judge or preach. We let people decide for themselves. We only try to present factual and well-sourced news.

Support objective journalism for a small contribution.