“Terrorism and separatism were defeated” in Jammu and Kashmir: Rajnath Singh | TOP POINTS

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday said that “terrorism and separatism were defeated” in local body elections in Jammu and Kashmir and rejected allegations of National Conference and PDP that there was no “level-playing field” in the recently concluded DDC election.

In an exclusive interview with ANI Editor Smita Prakash, the Defence Minister said “there was a level playing field. Everyone was free. Nobody was under detention and were free to move about. But the results which came out of the local bodies and gram panchayat polls have made it clear that terrorism and separatism were defeated and democracy won in Jammu and Kashmir.”

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Separatists and terrorism have lost and democracy has won in Jammu and Kashmir: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on the recently concluded DDC polls in J&K

The govt has repeatedly said that Minimum Support Price will continue. If leaders don’t fulfil promises in a democracy then people will punish them. We’re striving to increase income of farmers

Our Sikh brothers have always protected the culture of India. Their contribution will be remembered for protecting the country’s self-respect. There is no question on their integrity: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh

There is no question of being insensitive towards farmers Our farmers are holding demonstrations and I am not the only one pained but Prime Minister Narendra Modi is pained as well: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh

These allegations should not be made by anyone against farmers. We express our deepest respect towards them. Our heads bow in respect towards our farmers. They are our ‘annadatas’: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on being asked about farmers being termed ‘naxals’ and ‘khalistanis’

Some forces have tried to create some misperceptions amongst farmers. We’ve also spoke to several farmers. My only request to farmers is that clause-wise discussion should be done & not seek ‘yes’ or ‘no’ answer. We will find a resolution: Defence Minister

I’d like to say about prime minister of any country that comment shouldn’t be made about India’s internal affairs. India doesn’t require any outside interference. It’s our internal matter. No country has the right to comment on our internal affairs: Defence Min on farmers protest

I’d like to say about prime minister of any country that comment shouldn’t be made about India’s internal affairs. India doesn’t require any outside interference. It’s our internal matter. No country has the right to comment on our internal affairs: Defence Min on farmers protest

China has been doing a lot of infrastructure development in its border areas. India is also developing infrastructure at a fast pace for people at the border and for soldiers there. We are not developing infrastructure to attack any country but for our people: Defence Minister

India will not tolerate anything that hurts its self-respect.
Being soft does not mean that anyone can attack our pride and we sit and watch silently. India will not compromise on its pride: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh

Since its existence, Pak has been indulging in nefarious actions along the border. Our soldiers have proved that not only this side, but to eliminate terrorism they can go to other side & attack terrorist hideouts if the need arises. India has that capability: Defence Minister

I do not want to question previous governments but I can say that ever since PM Modi took office, national security has been a number one priority and we are providing maximum facilities to our defence forces: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh

#WATCH India has a sharp focus. ‘Jo hume chedega hum usse chhorenge nahi’. We want to maintain peaceful relations with all nations: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to ANI, on being asked if this year’s incident at the border was a result of possible collusion between China-Pak pic.twitter.com/AxcPSKxEfs

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If a country is expansionist and tries to occupy our land, then India has the strength, capability and power to not let its land go into anyone’s hand, whether it is any country of the world: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on being asked about the expansionist goals of China

If there is status quo, it is natural how deployment can be reduced. There will be no reduction in our deployment and I feel their deployment will also not reduce. Our expectation is that talks result in a positive outcome: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on India-China standoff

Talks b/w India&China have been underway but no success achieved yet. There’ll be a next round of talks on military level which can take place anytime. But no meaningful outcome has come&there is status quo.I don’t think status-quo is positive development: Defence Minister to ANI