“Talks Cannot Coexist With Terror”: Army Chief Gen Upendra Dwivedi Sends Strong Warning to Pakistan, Highlights Progress With China
India will deal firmly and decisively with terrorists and those who support them, Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi said Monday, asserting New Delhi’s unwavering resolve to confront state-sponsored terrorism.
His remarks, a clear message to Pakistan, underlined that India will respond in equal measure to anyone encouraging terror activities against the country.
Speaking at the curtain-raiser of the Chanakya Defence Dialogue in Delhi, Gen Dwivedi described Operation Sindoor as merely an 88-hour “trailer”, adding that if required, India is fully capable of teaching Pakistan how a responsible nation behaves toward its neighbour.
He stressed that India seeks progress and peace, but cannot remain silent when its path is obstructed.
“If someone creates obstacles, we will be compelled to act,” he said. Reiterating India’s position, he added, “In the new normal, talks and terror cannot go together.
Until a peaceful approach is adopted, we will treat terrorists and their sponsors alike.”
Gen Dwivedi emphasised that India today is confident, resilient, and not intimidated by any form of pressure or blackmail.
Improvement in India–China Relations: Focus on Ground-Level Solutions
Turning to the situation along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in eastern Ladakh, the Army Chief noted significant improvement in relations with China since October last year.
This progress, he said, followed high-level political dialogues aimed at restoring normalcy.
India and China reached an agreement last October to disengage from the remaining friction points along the LAC.
Since then, Gen Dwivedi revealed, the two armies have held 1,100 ground-level interactions — roughly three meetings a day — at battalion and company commander levels.
“Our goal is to resolve as many issues as possible on the ground,” he said. “While major decisions will come from higher authorities, cooperation at the ground level has been very good.”
He added that although disengagement at major points has been achieved, more complex boundary issues will be dealt with through the Working Mechanism for Consultation and Coordination (WMCC) on India–China Border Affairs.
Preparing for Multi-Domain Warfare
Discussing the future of warfare, Gen Dwivedi said that modern, multi-domain battles are unpredictable in duration.
“We must ensure we have the logistical stamina to last long,” he noted, highlighting preparedness as a key pillar of India’s defence strategy.
His remarks collectively underscored the Army’s resolve, readiness, and diplomatic maturity — firm against terrorism, steady with neighbours, and focused on national security in an evolving global landscape.
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