Will stand firm against any attempt to ‘unilaterally’ change status quo, says Army Chief Gen. M.M. Naravane
The Indian Army will stand firm against any attempt to “unilaterally” change the “status quo” at the borders and its desire for peace and tranquillity should not be interpreted as a sign of weakness, Army Chief Gen. M.M. Naravane said on January 14, remarks that came against the backdrop of the Ladakh standoff with China.
In a message aired on All India Radio (AIR) on the eve of the Army Day on Friday, Gen. Naravane said the Army is committed to resolving disputes through dialogue.
He also said the Army was swift and decisive in its response to the design of the adversary but at the same time prevented the military stand-off in eastern Ladakh from escalating further.
Referring to cross-border terrorism from Pakistan, the Chief of Army Staff said the Army shall not hesitate to strike at the very source of terrorism to safeguard India’s interests.
Gen. Naravane…