Defence Minister Rajnath Singh emphasised that strict vigil is being maintained at the borders and the Nation is ready to deal with all challenges.<br />''<br />''Addressing an event virtually, the  Defence Minister said, India is a peace-loving nation which has never tried to hurt any country. However, he said that if any attempt is made to disrupt peace and harmony in the country, a befitting reply will be given.  <br />''<br />''The Minister stressed that bolstering the security apparatus of the country by equipping the Armed Forces with indigenous state-of-the-art weapons and equipment is the top priority of the government.<br />''<br />''Mr Singh urged the citizens to contribute to nation-building by transcending sectarian barriers and imbibing the qualities of national pride and patriotism.<br />''<br />''He stated that the Armed Forces personnel, rising above the barriers of region, religion, caste and language, serve the motherland selflessly and protect the people from different threats.<br />''<br />''<br />