Army eager to teach enemy a lesson, we allowed 2-3 times: Parrikar
November 21, 2016 09:13
The Army is eager to teach a lesson to enemy of the country and it is just waiting for permission from the government, Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar has said.
"The morale of the Army has gone up. Army wants to teach lesson to our enemy. They are just waiting for permission from the government... We gave them permission two-three times," Parrikar said during BJP's campaign meeting in Vasco on Sunday.
His statement came days after Pakistan conducted a military exercise in a strategically located area in Punjab province bordering India with its Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif saying that they will give a "befitting response" to any "ambitious and reckless move" by its enemies.
Parrikar said, "We want to tell our enemy that if they stare at us, we can stare with bigger eyes."
The minister said the country's borders are secured and no one could dare attack India.
"We are completely committed towards the security of the country. It is not just about tightening the border but we have also given required armaments to the soldiers," he said.
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