Defence Minister Rajnath Singh says India wants peace and does not seek war or the territory of another country, while also stating it is prepared to take action against terrorism. Speaking at the NDTV Defence Summit 2026, he frames the message as a response to ongoing threats from terrorist activity.
According to the coverage, Singh warns that a desire for peace should not be mistaken for weakness. NDTV reports he also links India’s approach to dialogue and national security, saying dialogue will not continue if a neighbouring country persists in propagating terrorism.
Across the articles, the central emphasis is on the dual position presented by Singh: pursuing diplomatic engagement while maintaining readiness for military or other strikes against terrorist targets if required. The outlets largely align on the key elements of the statement—peace and dialogue paired with deterrence and conditions tied to terrorism—without adding materially different factual details.
