By Express News Service - BHUBANESWAR
25th February 2013 11:46 AM
Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh chief Mohan Bhagwat addressing a public meeting in Bhubaneswar on Sunday. | Express Photo
Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh chief Mohan Rao Bhagwat on Sunday expressed concern over lax security on the border and the lack of preparedness on the part of the Government to check infiltrators.
National security is a matter of concern. The North-East is particularly vulnerable due to large-scale infiltration from across the border. The country’s preparedness to check infiltration is not visible, the RSS chief said while addressing a public meeting here on the last day of his four-day visit to the State.
Disturbing elements are sneaking in through the porous borders and threatening the security and integrity of the country. The Government has failed to identify these elements and the political leadership has no will to counter it.
Bhagwat said the country is facing threat from two types of enemies __ the one like Pakistan is openly challenging while the second is hidden, possibly hinting at China.
Taking a dig at those countries advising India to maintain restraint when Pakistan is openly challenging the country’s sovereignty, the RSS chief said rather they should advise the neighbouring country not to poke its nose into the internal affairs of other countries. He was referring to the unsolicited comments of the Pakistan Foreign Affairs Minister on certain domestic issues of India.
Stating that the maximum threat perception of the country is from China, Bhagwat said, ‘’We should be more careful about China even if it is talking in a friendly manner.’’ China is all set to capture Indian economy by pushing its products into the market in a big way. He blamed the poor political leadership for the insecurity of the people, growing unemployment and rising prices. The political leadership is not concerned for the common people. The society has no control over the politicians, he remarked.
Criticising the economic policy of the Centre, the RSS chief said the foreign direct investment (FDI) in many sectors has contributed significantly to the rising unemployment and poverty. Many people have developed a negative attitude that nothing better will happen in this country. Nothing is impossible if the people stand united and face the situation fearlessly.
Bhagwat’s visit to the State was a part of his national awareness programme among RSS cadres. He attended a two-day meeting of RSS functionaries, which concluded on Sunday.
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