‘Govt to address security needs’
New Delhi, Jan. 25: In a reassurance to the nation on the eve of 60th Republic Day, President Pratibha Patil said the government would provide high vigil and take necessary action to address country’s internal security.
"Government is committed to maintaining high vigil and take appropriate measures to address internal security challenges," she said in her address to the nation.
Acknowledging that terrorism had been one of the biggest problems for the country for more than two decades she stated that the government has taken and will continue to take necessary steps to tackle threats emanating from terrorism. "It will continue to work with the international community to combat this menace," she said.
Referring to the significant strides made by India in the economic sphere, Ms Patil said the country’s target of achieving a double digit growth rate is plausible and realistic, given its impressive performance during the last decade. She at the same time also lauded the country’s resilience during the global economic downturn.
"We should continue with policies that promote growth, and also take growth patterns to the bottom of the pyramid and, to those currently outside its purview," she said.
Age Correspondent
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