Defense Minister Rajnath Singh quoted a famous line from the Hollywood blockbuster “Spiderman” to emphasize that with great power comes great responsibility, stating that India’s responsibility will increase as its global stature rises. He envisions a developed India that upholds universal values like democracy, religious freedom, dignity, and world peace worldwide.
Singh mentioned that the government is working towards building a developed India by 2047, focusing on various sectors across the country. He emphasized that India is not an emerging power, but a resurgent one under the leadership of Prime Minister Modi.
The defense minister stressed the need for creating a welfare state with a high standard of living, social harmony, and equal participation of women in the development process. He encouraged people to dream of an India where nation-building is a shared goal, free from discrimination based on caste or religion.
Singh expressed the importance of a strong military to protect the borders, culture, and economy of the country. He highlighted the government’s efforts to strengthen the armed forces and shift away from a colonial mindset to establish India as a global superpower.
Regarding politics, Singh commented on the need for political parties to operate based on ideology and values rather than personal or caste-based agendas. He emphasized the importance of strengthening democracy, ending the criminalization of politics, and promoting public service as the core of political activities.
The defense minister also spoke about social development, envisioning an India where there is no discrimination based on religion, caste, or gender. He praised India’s progress under Prime Minister Modi’s leadership and emphasized the importance of cultural identity.
Singh reiterated the responsibility of a developed India to uphold universal values such as democracy, religious freedom, human dignity, and world peace globally. He highlighted the government’s efforts to boost indigenous defense production for the Indian armed forces.
In conclusion, Singh highlighted the significant increase in India’s annual domestic defense production and the growth of defense equipment exports in recent years.
