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India needs action and results, not words: Antony

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Posted: Jan 23, 2009 at 1257 hrs IST
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New Delhi India on Friday asked the world community to cooperate in its efforts to get Pakistan act against terror outfits operating from its soil.

"We expect cooperation from all world communities to get speedy results to our demands," Defence Minister A K Antony told reporters in New Delhi to a question on US President Barack Obama calling Pakistan the epicentre of terror.

"Apart from solidarity or sympathy, what India needs is results and we are waiting for the results," Antony added.

New Delhi has been telling the world that terrorists operating from across the border are not only a threat to India but also to the entire world, Antony said.

"I am happy that there is realisation in many quarters on terrorists operating from across the border. As per our information, at the moment there are 30 terror outfits operating from across the border," Antony said.

"It is not words or sympathy, India needs action, India needs results," the Defence Minister added.

Calling for strong action against terrorists who perpetrated the Mumbai terror attacks, the Defence Minister said all terror outfits in Pakistan must be dismantled. To a question, Antony denied any pressure on India from the US against using military option in the wake of the Mumbai terror attacks due to the former's war on terror in Afghanistan.

"No sensible person, no responsible country will say after the 26/11 experience that India must not take any steps against terrorists," he said.

Noting that the armed forces were in a state of preparedness after the terror attacks, Antony said "they are doing their duty to the nation and they must, according to me, be ready to face any eventuality on the border".

To a poser on Pakistan seeking China's help to ward off New Delhi's pressure, the Defence Minister said there was nothing new in the move.

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not possible by Javid on 10 Feb 2009

i think that indian need to think hundred time to war with pakistan, because now pakistan is not like , 1965 or 1971, now millions of ordinary youngs are ready for jehad, and miltary also very strong, just impossible

India vs Pakistan by Gauri Ghatnekar on 25 Jan 2009

Dear editor, actions speak louder than words and we definitely need actions not words.

Wimpy Ministers of India by Asterix NB on 24 Jan 2009

This is hypocritical. After 26/11, all India did was to use words. There was no action from India. Now we are saying we want others to take action. Hah!

Ak Antony is asking world as if they are his IAS officers at service by Prakashkapila on 24 Jan 2009

Nobody listens to words every body will only listen to results this even AK Antony knows but what is he doing to get those results.He

Bachao! by S Kumar on 23 Jan 2009

Mr Anthony's statement reminds one of the stereotypical helpless victims in Hindi film who shouts 'bachao! bachao!' when attacked by goons. Pathetic.

war by manish on 23 Jan 2009

Dear ALL, for fake pride we cannot provoke mad generals in pakistan to use their nuclear armour against India. Easy to comment on "inaction" by the indian govrnment. The minister knows the consquences well and just to quench unnecessary pride of some foolish insane people cannot take the war initiative.

SAVE OUR COUNTRY by Bobby on 23 Jan 2009

Mr.Defence minister we dont want any comments.What have you done after the attacks?Everyone can say so many things.What have you done so far.Atleast do something and protect our fellow citizens.If you are an Indian and if you consider you self a responsible defence minister and a patriot save our people and if you cannot leave your seat

mr.anthony by r.k.gupta on 23 Jan 2009

mr.anthony pl. do not exhaust yourself otherwise u will faint

Sto Begging !! by Rajan Sharma on 23 Jan 2009

God helps those who help themselves !!

Results by Premchand on 23 Jan 2009

India's ruling establishment will wait for the so-called results till the next general elections. After that all will be forgotten. We already had enough of these routine media bites. At least Chidhambaram makes some sense when he speaks in public.

Stop requesting by sanjeev gupta on 23 Jan 2009

If pakistan is not taking any action, why don't India takes some action. Why to make the repeated request. Everyone including PM, Home minister, Defence minister, Navy Cheif, Militry chief, forign minister have made several request in this regard but nothing has happend so far. The next step of pakistan will be to declare that they are not aware where is lakhvi. we must learn from past from dawood or molana masood azar' s dirty examples

Comment: by Tejasvi on 23 Jan 2009

Mr.Antony are you defense minister of India or some other country?

PAK - ACTION by shirasatish on 23 Jan 2009

WHAT ACTION YOU HAVE TAKEN DEAR

Anthony's hue by M.Arun on 23 Jan 2009

The country alone should fight the terror unleashed by the enemies from inside

Yes we will get action in Delhi by Abdul on 23 Jan 2009

Yea Antony India need action .Next time the attack will happen in Delhi and we will have an action.Unfortunately you will not able to see this as Defence Minister next time.And MODI will come soon,who will do action instead of talking like you hijdes .

Enemy inside by Indian on 23 Jan 2009

Mr. Antony first take some action on inside perpetrators. West Bengal, Assam and kerala are on verge of becoming second kashmir with ever increasing muslim population. Some predict that within next 20 years muslims will be majority there. Muslim already compose 30% population there which was 10% at time of independence.For some of u this would be nonsense but mark my words muslims are predicted to take over hindu population by 2050. So i feel Indians should be more worried about problems with in country.Guys please! we cannot allow this country to turn into lebonan or bosnia where muslim over took christians. This is land of Hindus.For those who think that India with muslim majority is not a problem then please ignore this comment.

INDIANS! by Vinod Dawda on 23 Jan 2009

India is for Indians and that is the way it has made progress. The concern is between Indians and Pakistanis. That is the way it has to stay and not deriven by narrow irrational religious identities which should have been buried long time back.India has to be proud of its vast traditions and diversity. Relegious identities are often driven by ignorance.

TRUTH shall PREVAIL by AMMU on 23 Jan 2009

Who says that this land belongs to you? This is the land of the GOD and we Muslims are the chosen people. This land belongs to HIS people and we are HIS people. And you are right Inshallah in next 20 years we MUSLIMS will be in majority which again clearly suggests that message of TRUTH

REPLY by Bobby on 23 Jan 2009

You guys have already asked for a different country and fought wars.Now leave us alone.Respect each other if you want to live in India or face the consequences.Don't take things for granted

Land of Hindu? by Atif on 23 Jan 2009

For your info Hindu is a word drive from River Indus.India is for every one.If not given rights then you have to face the consequences.Malegaoun an dsamjhotaa express were blamed on Pakinstan and ISI and SIMI and what found out to be the Hindu extremists people.IF things like babri mosque and gujarat occurs then there will be reaction for which you have to be prepared.

threat by Sudheer on 24 Jan 2009

Doesn't that sound like a threat from you? BTW, who is not given rights in India? Which country other than India gives reservations to minorities other than India?

land of hindu by freddie Indian on 24 Jan 2009

I would like to asked Atif is he Indian or pakistan. If he is Indian then he is a betrayer and if he from pakistan then he is our enemy and you what will indian will do to you if they see u will shoot you dead

To Mr. Antony by Sushil on 23 Jan 2009

Yes...sir....same thinks Indian public want from you.....

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