New Delhi: Rajnath Singh, the defence minister, stressed on Saturday that "we would never have the aim to seize even one inch of land of any other country" and that India wishes to be a powerhouse and work for the welfare of the entire globe.
While addressing the FICCI Annual Convention and AGM in the capital, the union minister said, "We want to be a superpower to work for the benefit of the world, Whether it is Galwan or Tawang, our defence forces have proved their bravery and valour."
"Prime Minister (Narendra Modi) talked about five pledges to the nation during his address from Red Fort, which are crucial to making India a superpower. It shouldn't be assumed that we want to dominate any other country or that we have the intention to seize even a small portion of its territory, Singh said.
The Defence Minister said, "Whether it is Galwan or Tawang, our defence forces have proven their bravery and gallantry," with reference to the current India-China border conflict.
"China's GDP was smaller than India's in 1949. India did not even make the top 10 list of economies till 1980. India's economy was ranked ninth in the world in 2014. India's economy, which is currently the fifth largest in the world and close to $3.5 trillion, "Speaking on "India@100: AmritKaal- Sustainable & Inclusive," Rajnath Singh said.
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