Union govt should shed soft state approach: SJM

Swadeshi Jagaran Manch today said India is facing multifarious challenges on the security front both internal and external and asked the Union government to shed its 'soft-state' approach and take bold steps to face the threat.
In a resolution passed at the ongoing National Convention SJM said India is surrounded by 'hostile' neighbors like Pakistan and unpredictable China and borders are shrinking even after decades of gaining independence.
Increased density and spread of internet connectivity has made India prone to sophisticated cyber-attacks particularly in sensitive areas from hostile elements, SJM said.
Criticising the UPA government, the resolution said it was not paying heed to the forces of Maoism and Islamism across the country.

"Both are influenced by disruptive ideologies and backed by foreign countries which are adverse to the interests of India," the resolution said.
SJM demanded that the government stop allowing foreign companies, particularly from China, from bidding for defence related projects and take all necessary steps to indigenise defence production and end overdependence on imports.