India vigilant of any negative spillover of situation in Bangladesh: Union Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat
Gajendra Singh Shekhawat on Wednesday said that political instability in Bangladesh is unfortunate as an elected government was toppled there but government of India is vigilant against any negative impact of the situation here.
The minister while speaking on sidelines of a function here in Srinagar said that a country cannot chose it's neighbours but ensured that the borders of India are safe and secure.
«Undoubtedly this is unfortunate that there is political instability in our neighborhood and an elected government was toppled like this. An individual can chose everything but not his neighbour,» said Shekhawat. He further stated that «GoI is vigilant and keeping a tab on the situation in the neighborhood keenly. We are aware to fact that this situation (in Bangladesh) should have no negative impact on India.»
The union minister praised Narendra Modi for ensuring safety and security of the country's borders. «Peace has been established and terrorism has almost been obliterated. Naxalism has been reduced to four districts. The country has become capable enough to ensure the development without any compromise,» he said.
The minister also said that tourism sector of the country will help India to become the third largest economy in the world.
«India's tourism sector is witnessing a boom and it will become a major economic activity and employment generator, driving the nation to the third largest economy in the world,» be said.
The minister said that the government is focussing on developing new tourist
