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Indian president says must use might to safeguard sovereigntyn

(Xinhua)    18:11, November 21, 2014
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NEW DELHI, Nov. 21 -- Indian President Pranab Mukherjee said on Friday that his country is committed to peace, but it must be prepared to use its "might" if the need arises.

"India is firmly committed to peace but we must be prepared to use our might to safeguard the sovereignty of our nation, should the need ever arise," President Mukherjee said at an airbase in the northeastern state of Assam.

"While the nation grows and develops in all realms, the subcontinent also faces varied threats especially from non-state actors. To preserve peace and harmony and promote all-round development, it is imperative for us to have an effective deterrence and a strong defense," he added.

The Indian president is also the commander-in-chief of the armed forces.

(Editor:Yuan Can、Bianji)
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