'India's intent of strength in land, air, sea & space is for benefit of mankind': PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his dress to Indian Armed Forces in Leh, said that India's intent at increasing its strength on land, air, sea and has always been for benefit of mankind, however peace cant be negotiated from a position of weakness. India has emerged stronger after facing every attack, said PM Modi.

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"Everyone accepts peace as only option in interest of humanity, but we kw that peace cant be brought by those who are weak. Weak cant initiate peace. Bravery is prerequisite to bring peace. Today, India is strengning its land, air, sea and , for benefit of humanity. Today, India is building high tech weaponry. Be it a world war or initiating peace, world has witnessed bravery of India's warriors and also seen India's efforts for peace. We have always worked towards protecting humanity," PM Modi said as he dressed army personnel and also sent a straight mess to China that India is strong as ever and has will to counter China's show of strength while making peace talks.

During his visit to Leh, PM Modi visited one of forward locations in Nimu and interacted with personnel of Army, Air Force and ITBP, located at 11,000 feet among tough terrains, surrounded by Zanskar range and on banks of Indus.

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Core minister's meet

PM Modi has also called for a meeting of core Ministers once he returns back to Delhi. Union Home Minister Amit Shah, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, National Security visor (NSA) Ajit Doval and or top officials from Prime Minister’s Office will be attending key meeting - essentially Cabinet Committee on Security.

India is making strong moves to counter China's aggressive expansionist policy after Indo-China violent faceoff in Galwan valley which led to martyrdom of 20 Indian Army soldiers including a Commanding Officer. However, as per US intelligence, Chinese side suffered 35 casualties including a Commanding officer, besides intercepts that say Chinese army suffered over 40 casualties in violent faceoff. Sources revealed that an Indian colonel was attacked by Chinese Army personnel with iron rods without any provocation leing to hand-to-hand combat between hundreds of personnel.