Amid times of uncertainties, Rajnath tells armed forces to always be ready for unpredictable

“War preparedness should be a continuous phenomena and we should always be ready for the unpredictable.Rajnath Singh, Defence Minister

• The defence minister was speaking at the Army Commanders’ Conference and also hailed India’s defence capabilities

Amid a lingering border row in eastern Ladakh, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday addressed top commanders of the Army and expressed confidence in the force in dealing with "any contingency" even as he said the ongoing talks with China for a peaceful resolution "will continue at all levels".

The first phase of the second Army Commanders' Conference (ACC) of this year began in a forward area in Sikkim's Gangtok, a location that holds significance for the Indian Army given its proximity to the Line of Actual Control (LAC).

"War preparedness should be a continuous phenomena and we should always be ready for the unpredictable, for the uncertainties that may crop up any time. We should always be strengthening our fighting skills and weapons technologies so as to act effectively wherever called for," Singh said.