NEW DELHI, Dec 19:
Saying that both State and non-state actors inimical to the nation are continuously engaged in efforts to destabilise India, President Pranab Mukherjee today emphasised on the need to fight against terrorism that receives support from outside the country.
Delivering the annual information and Broadcasting Centenary Endowment lecture at Vigyan Bhavan here, the President said, “The challenges to our security can come from many sources. We have to fight against terrorism that receives support from outside our country. Both State and non-state actors inimical to the nation are continuously engaged in efforts to destabilise India.”
The President said left-wing extremism is another serious threat to social peace and harmony.
He said social media was increasingly emerging as a weapon for terrorists.
“The rapid change in technology has also resulted in new threats. The misuse of the social media is now a weapon that terrorists across the world and anti-nationals are employing with greater sophistication.
“This has to be combated adopting superior tactics and technology,” the President said.
Mr Mukherjee said, “As new challenges emerge, we would also need to upgrade our skills and technological capabilities. For the security personnel to effectively counter these threats, timely and reliable intelligence is of utmost value.”
The President reiterated that India has a date to keep with destiny and complimented the Intelligence Bureau for organising the lecture every year and contributing to the public discourse on important issues.(UNI)
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