Prez speaks about cross-LoC strikes, NRC, Rafale

June 20, 2019 11:54

President Kovind speaks on national security.

He mentions India's efforts in getting Jaish-e-Mohammed chief Masood Azhar getting listed as a global terrorist by the United Nations.

Amid prolonged thumping of desks mainly by the Treasury Benches, the President also mentions 2016 surgical strikes and Balakot air strikes.

Expressing concern over illegal migration across the border, the President mentions the 'efforts of the government in implementing the National Register of Citizens'.

Speaking about modernisation of the armed forces, he said that the country will soon get its first Rafale fighter jet and Apache helicopter.

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