Kalaburagi, May 12 -- Congress National President Mallikarjun Kharge on Monday emphasised the relevance of Lord Buddha's teachings amid ongoing global conflicts and said that the world today needs "Buddha, not Yudh (war)."

Speaking to ANI, Kharge said, "Today, there is a need for 'Buddha' and not 'Yudh' (war) in the country and world. This is for the entire world, because we are seeing many countries at war today, whether it is the Ukraine-Russia war or the Syria war. Today, the world needs the teachings of Buddha."

He also addressed national security concerns, criticising Pakistan for its alleged support of terrorism and attempts to provoke unrest in India.

"Pakistan is encouraging terrorism and trying to create instability in our cou...