Dehradun, June 10 -- Branding terrorism as an epidemic destined to perish, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday stressed that the menace cannot be left to die a natural death as its existence will continue to challenge collective peace, development and prosperity.
He underscored the urgent need for a permanent solution to terrorism, a Defence Ministry statement said.
"Terrorists are not fighters with a cause. No religious, ideological or political reason can justify terrorism. No human objective can ever be achieved through bloodshed and violence. India and Pakistan attained independence at the same time, but today, India has been recognised as the Mother of Democracy, while Pakistan has emerged as the Father of Global Terrori...