Jaswant Singh
Jaswant Singh
Jaswant Singhis an Indian politician. He earlier belonged to the Bharatiya Janata Party and has held many portfolios in the national cabinet including Finance, External Affairs and Defence during the NDA regime. He was also the Leader of Opposition from 2004 to 2009 in the Rajya Sabha and the Deputy Chairman of the Planning Commission of India. He is known for his rigid political views...
ProfessionPolitician
Date of Birth3 January 1938
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We will pick up the threads from the visit of the president of Pakistan. We will increasingly endeavor to revise the vision of the relationship of peace, friendship and cooperation with Pakistan,
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This summit has set the tone for future relations with Pakistan, ... The caravan of peace has continued its march and on some auspicious day it will reach its destination.
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The government's priority remains the earliest termination of this hijacking and the earliest return of the passengers, crew and aircraft,
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The government shares the anguish expressed in the motion, ... we should pass the motion unanimously and work together to meet the challenges.
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We will continue to operate with maximum restraint. We are a responsible member of the international community and we shall continue to be so,
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Democracy helps countries to strengthen their identity, promotes internal cohesion and the ability to withstand pressures unleashed by globalization,
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It is saddening to note that for the first time in the history of the country the Minister for External Affairs has been asked to step down.
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this was not a matter for any international initiative or intervention.
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We have appealed to the hijackers to at least let the children, along with their mothers come out of the aircraft. They have not acceded to our demand,
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When the need arises, the two militaries can engage in dialogue through existing established channels so that the de-escalation process is properly handled,
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We have asked the government to come clean and explain its stand. Under the circumstances, there is no way the government cannot but come forward and explain its stand. It's the government's national duty to explain.
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We have never said we are absolved of our responsibility,
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This kind of attacks seriously hurt the internal, international and economic standing of the country. The direct responsibility lies on the state and central governments.
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Of course, we have entirely sympathized with the victims and our condolences go with the families and relatives of those who have been affected by this.