New Delhi, Aug 14: President Ram Nath Kovind on Friday warned the neighbouring countries that while India believed in peace, those in the neighbourhood, who tried to carry out their misadventure of expansionism, would be given a befitting reply.
In his address to the nation on the eve of 74th Independence Day, President Kovind said when the world community needed to deal together with an epidemic like Novel Coronavirus, then the neighboring country had cleverly carried out its expansionary activities.
“The world now realises what our sages had said long ago: the global community is but one family; ‘Vasudhaiv Kutumbakam’. However, even while the world community needs to fight together against the greatest challenge before humanity, some in our neighbourhood tried to carry out their misadventure of expansion.
“Our brave soldiers laid down their lives, defending our borders. Those worthy sons of Bharat Mata lived and died for national pride. The entire nation salutes the martyrs of Galwan Valley. Every Indian feels grateful to their family members. Their bravery in combat has demonstrated that while we believe in peace, we are also capable of giving a befitting response to any attempt of aggression,” he reminded.
He said the country was proud of the members of the Armed Forces, paramilitary forces and police personnel, who protect the borders, and ensure internal security.
