Rajnath Singh to Pak PM: Will send army to combat terror in Pakistan

Issuing an advice to Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday has said that India is ready to assist Pakistan if the neighbouring country is serious about combating terror on its soil. He also said that India would send its armed forces to Pakistan if the need arises. "I would like to make a suggestion to Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan. If you are serious about fighting against terror, we are ready to assist you. If you want our Army, then we will send them there for your help."

The defence minister added: "I was listening to Imran Khan's speech where he had said that till Kashmir gets freedom, we will continue our fight over it. He also said that his country will continue to raise the Kashmir issue at international forums. Forget about Kashmir, don't even think about it. Raise the matter, nothing will happen. No one can exert pressure on us." Rajnath Singh issued yet another warning to Pakistan, saying Pakistan divided India into two pieces as part of the two-nation theory in 1947 but in 1971, it was divided.

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Earlier, reminding Pakistan of the Bangladesh Liberation war of 1971, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday warned the neighbouring country to not repeat the '1971 mistake'. Speaking at a program in Jaipur to mark the 103rd birth anniversary of Jan Sangh ideologue Deen Dayal Upadhyaya, the defence minister said: "I have adviced Pakistan a number of times that they should not repeat the mistake they did in '65 or '71. In 1971, Pakistan was divided into two parts, and Bangladesh was formed. Therefore I am advising them that they should not repeat the 1971 mistake, else what can happen to Pakistan-occupied-Kashmir, they understand this very well."

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Meanwhile, during the poll campaign, days after the Opposition created a controversy on 'Shastra Puja', Rajnath Singh has slammed the Opposition. Taking to Twitter, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said that Shastra Puja was hailed by people from different religions present in France. He said that some leaders in Congress found it problematic but it was recieved well by people present in France.

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