Manohar Parrikar signs the register after taking oath as Cabinet minister at Rashtrapati Bhavan (PTI)
India's new Defence Minister Manohar Gopalkrishna Prabhu Parrikar, who will be assuming charge of the office today, addressed the media from the BJP office in Lucknow.
Here are the highlights from his speech:
Here are the highlights from his speech:
- I won't allow the county to be defenseless.
- I consider myself lucky, grateful to the party, people of UP, and I assure that with best of my abilities not only will I serve the nation but also ensure that I'll use my skills to the best to serve you all.
- I will come back after the parliament session to answer your queries.
- India's relations with its neighbors is a sensitive matter.
- I will study the department and also speak with the Prime Minister to understand more.
- Once I have developed a complete understanding of the ministry, I will answer all your queries.
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