The Congress on Sunday formally adopted a holistic security vision document that aims to protect the nation as well as citizens from multi-dimensional threats and coercion. The five pillars of “National Security Strategy” have been identified as: assuming India’s rightful place in global affairs, achieving a secure neighbourhood, peaceful resolution of internal conflicts, protecting the people (Jan Suraksha) and strengthening the country’s capabilities. The report was released on Sunday by senior party leaders P. Chidambaram and Jairam Ramesh and Gen. Hooda himself. The Congress stressed the need for a comprehensive review of the security paradigm and promised urgent measures to strengthen the security apparatus, military capability, gathering of intelligence and cyber safety. Undertake a comprehensive review of the current and future force structures to transform the army, navy and air force into an integrated fighting force.

Source: The Telegraph April 22, 2019 00:56 UTC