The Union Home Minister, Rajnath Singh, has said that the US too wants to demolish all the terrorist centres thriving under Pakistani patronage. Interacting with the media on US President Barack Obama's forthcoming visit as the chief guest at the Republic Day parade in New Delhi and its expected impact on bilateral relations and the matrix of world politics, Rajnath said here on Saturday, "The US Government has made it clear time and again that under no circumstances would the US regime allow Pakistan to be used as a terrorism hub. They are relentlessly pressuring Pakistan on this matter."
Singh arrived in the holy city of Haridwar on Saturday to offer obeisance to the Ganga. Singh added that the Indian Army is prepared to take headlong any challenge coming from any quarter. Speaking about India's tradition of extending warm hospitality to guests from other countries, the Union Home Minister said a grand welcome is awaiting Obama. "Both the USA and India professing by democracy, the visit is exceedingly important for us," he said.
He further said that the present regime's untiring and positive efforts and realistic approach to improve relations with all the countries and particularly those sharing boundaries with India have borne fruit. "India's image among the comity of nations has brightened up over the past few months, thanks to our Prime Minister's sincerity and open-heart approach," Singh added. He also visited Mansa Devi and Dakshin Kaali temple to offer prayers.