India powerful country, no nation can destabilise it, says Rajnath

India is emerging as a powerful nation in terms of economy and security and is being recognised and respected by other countries, no nation, including any neighbour, can destabilise its security, said Home Minister Rajnath Singh.

The remarks assume significance in view of recent standoff between India and China in Doklam region, where troops from both sides were locked in a faceoff for over two months.

In his address on Friday at Diglipur of North Andaman Islands, Rajnath said, "India is emerging as a powerful nation in terms of economy and security and is being recognised and respected by other countries."

Rajnath and Union Road and Shipping Minister Nitin Gadkari laid foundation stones for many development projects during their two-day visit to Andaman and Nicobar Islands.

Lauding the untiring efforts of the armed forces in protecting the borders of the country, he said, "No nation, including any neighbouring country, can destabilise the security of the country as the government is strengthening the security at all fronts."

Both Rajnath and Gadkari laid the foundation stone for rehabilitation and upgradation of NH-4 to a two-lane from Austin Creek to Kalara at Diglipur and Beodnabad-Ferrargunj Section of NH-4 at Bartang among others.

On the occasion, Gadkari said of the Rs 15,000 crore the government plans to pump in for different developmental projects at Andaman and Nicobar Islands, projects worth Rs 10,000 crore have already commenced.

PTI