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India won't be coerced by anybody, Jaishankar's message to Pakistan, China

 Published: 06:06, 15 January 2023

India won't be coerced by anybody, Jaishankar's message to Pakistan, China

Indian Foreign minister S Jaishankar said India's long-suffering approach had created the danger of normalising terrorism. Citing the examples of Uri and Balakot, which sent the much-needed message, Indian Foreign minister said the nation will not be coerced by anybody. 

Addressing the 53rd anniversary day of Thuglak Magazine in Chennai, Indian Foreign minister said India's counter-response to terrorism, to attempts to change the status quo has been firm. 
'On the northern borders, China is today seeking to change the status quo by bringing large forces in violation of our agreements. Despite the Covid, our counter-response was strong and firm. These troops deployed in the thousands safeguard our frontiers in the most extreme terrain and harshest weather and it continues to this day,' S Jaishankar said adding that world sees India as a nation that will not be coerced by anybody and it will do what it takes to ensure its national security. 
'National well-being has many facets and national security is without question the basic foundation. All countries are tested in this regard but we perhaps have had more than our fair share of problems ranging from insurgency to cross-border terrorism, especially terrorism. 
Our long-suffering approach had, however, created the danger of normalising terrorism. That is why Uri and Balakot sent a much-needed message,' S Jaishankar said.

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