Ina veiled reference to Pakistan, Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh today said a neighbouring country is trying to destabilise India by encouraging "cowardly" act of terrorism but our government will never let the nation to bow down its head before anyone.
"A neighbouring country of our again and again encourages terrorism and terrorist activities to harm India. Perhaps it was not able to understand the fact that terrorism is not a weapon of the brave but of cowards," Singh said at the concluding ceremony of Chhattisgarh Rajyotsav - the 16th foundation day celebrations at Naya Raipur.
Further referring to surgical strike by Army after the Uri attack, he said, "You have seen how they cowardly attacked our jawans but after that our jawans did a wonderful job. I want to assure that this government will never let India to bow its head before anyone".
Singh also said unable to stomach India's rapid growth, some countries are trying to destabilise the nation.
"Today, India is progressing rapidly. It is the country which has highest economic growth rate in the world presently. Some countries (anti-India) are jealous of us and trying to destabilise (the country). They are trying to weaken India. But I assure youthat under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi no power couldweaken India," he said.
Singh further re-affirmed his commitment to extend every possible support to Chhattisgarh in its fight against Naxalism.
"Development is taking place rapidly in Chhattisgarh but the Maoist activities has been a matter of concern for all of us.
"The ruling BJP government in the state has accepted the challenge and it will definitely achieve success (in combat against Naxalism). Centre will provide all kind of support to the state in tackling the menace," he said.
Maoists never wanted roads to be built in the remote villages, good education for children, better communication system, good jobs for youth, the Minister said.
"I have already said to Maoist to stop their activities for some time and then government will show them what is development and how it takes place.
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Citing a US Department of Agriculture meet convened to define genetic sequence of cows where 300 scientists were invited from 25 countries, Singh said it had concluded that 80 per cent of the genes found in the cow and a human were the same.
In his speech, Joshi said 50 years ago, 'gau rakshaks' came to present their point of view before Parliament and the Home Minister of that time "meted out such treatment to them which was inhuman."
"Today, we have a gathering of 'gau rakshaks' who have come together to pay homage to those killed 50 years ago and this government's Home Minister is sitting with us on the stage in joining us pay homage. In that society, there was a conspiracy being hatched from behind and today our Home Minister is saying 'gau mata ki jai'," the RSS leader said.
A large number of religious leaders and VHP and RSS leaders were present during the meet where tributes were paid to those killed in the agitation.
