Amid Doklam stand-off with China, PM Modi says India capable of tackling any kind of challenge

India is capable of tackling any kind of security challenge, be it the sea or borders, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday asserted amid the standoff with China in Doklam.

In his Independence Day speech from the ramparts of the historic Red Fort, Modi referred to last year’s surgical strikes on terror launch pads across the Line of Control (LoC) and said the world has realised the mettle of India’s security forces.

“It is clear that security of our country is our priority. Internal security is our priority. Be it sea or borders, be it cyber or space, India is capable of tackling every security challenge,” he said.

“Our army, our bravehearts, every personnel in uniform and not only the Army, Navy, the IAF, have shown their capability and grit whenever there was a situation. Our heroes never shied away from sacrifices,” he said.

The prime minister said the personnel in uniform were always ready to combat any kind of challenges facing the country — be it Left-wing extremism, terrorism, infiltration or tackling those trying to foment trouble inside the country.

“Be it Left-wing extremism, terrorism, be it infiltration or be it tackling the forces trying to foment trouble inside, our people in …read more