New Delhi: India believes in resolving disputes through dialogue with neighbors, but is always ready to give “full reply if provoked”, Defense Minister Rajnath Singh reaffirmed on Monday during a visit to Ladakh between Indian and Chinese forces continued.
Singh, who was in Ladakh to review the operational situation amid sustainable military confrontation with China and 63 bridges built by border road organizations in six states and two UT, said the safety and security of the nation would not be compromised however and convincing the armed forces Of all possible support from the government.
He said the country would never forget the sacrifice of the soldiers who put their lives in Galwan.
During his visit, Singh also said terrorism had diminished in Ladakh after becoming UT in 2019.
“After J & K and Ladakh were made, many doubt the intention of PM as the political interests.
But he wants the political process to start both regions.
New Prime Minister -Baru talks to political leaders J & K and will speak to leaders in Ladakh, “he added.
The Minister inaugurated 63 bridges at a function in Kyungam, which included 50 meters built on Jalan Leh-Loma.
This single Span Steel SuperStructure Bridge, which replaces the existing Bailey Bridge, will ensure the movement of artillery, tanks and other special military equipment that is not blocked.
Jalan Leh-loma, which connects Leh with places like Chumatang, Hanley and Tso Morori Lake.
Other bridges include 29 in Arunachal, 11 in Ladakh, four in J & K, three at Himachal Pradesh, six in Uttarakhand, eight in Sikkim, and one in Nagaland and Manipur