<div align="justify">Defence Minister Arun Jaitley on Wednesday said Indian armed forces are capable enough to meet any challenge to country's security amid stand-off with China over Doklam.<br /> <br />Initiating a special debate to mark the 75th anniversary of Quit India Movement, Jaitley said India "learnt a lesson" from the 1962 war with China to ensure that its armed forces are capable enough on its own.<br /> <br />He said even today, the county faces challenges from neighbouring countries but compared to 1962, the armed forces are stronger compared to 1965 and 1971 wars.<br /> <br />"I agree that some challenges are still there. Some people are targeting our country's sovereignty and integrity. But I am fully confident that our brave soldiers have capability to keep our country secure, may it be challenges on the eastern border or the western border," he said.<br /> <br />His comments came against the backdrop of ongoing stand-off with China in Doklam. However, he did not directly refer to the issue.<br /> <br />Referring to Kashmir, he said there is still a wish among people of taking back parts of Jammu and Kashmir occupied by Pakistan.<br /> <br />"Initially, we faced a crisis. Our neighbour had an eye on Kashmir. Even today, we cannot forget that a part of the country has got separated. It is a wish of every Indian today as to how to retrieve that part," Jaitley said.<br /> <br />Underlining the need for freeing the country from all kinds of violence, he said the country is facing a bigger challenge from terrorism and Maoist violence.<br /> <br />Jaitley said people from across the border and also some people within the country who have taken to arms, are trying to spread terrorism. <br /><br /></div>
<div align="justify">Defence Minister Arun Jaitley on Wednesday said Indian armed forces are capable enough to meet any challenge to country's security amid stand-off with China over Doklam.<br /> <br />Initiating a special debate to mark the 75th anniversary of Quit India Movement, Jaitley said India "learnt a lesson" from the 1962 war with China to ensure that its armed forces are capable enough on its own.<br /> <br />He said even today, the county faces challenges from neighbouring countries but compared to 1962, the armed forces are stronger compared to 1965 and 1971 wars.<br /> <br />"I agree that some challenges are still there. Some people are targeting our country's sovereignty and integrity. But I am fully confident that our brave soldiers have capability to keep our country secure, may it be challenges on the eastern border or the western border," he said.<br /> <br />His comments came against the backdrop of ongoing stand-off with China in Doklam. However, he did not directly refer to the issue.<br /> <br />Referring to Kashmir, he said there is still a wish among people of taking back parts of Jammu and Kashmir occupied by Pakistan.<br /> <br />"Initially, we faced a crisis. Our neighbour had an eye on Kashmir. Even today, we cannot forget that a part of the country has got separated. It is a wish of every Indian today as to how to retrieve that part," Jaitley said.<br /> <br />Underlining the need for freeing the country from all kinds of violence, he said the country is facing a bigger challenge from terrorism and Maoist violence.<br /> <br />Jaitley said people from across the border and also some people within the country who have taken to arms, are trying to spread terrorism. <br /><br /></div>
