New Delhi, Sept. 27 -- Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday sent a strong message to Pakistan, saying India remains fully prepared to carry out any kind of strike against terrorism if the neighbouring country continues its "state policy of terrorism". He further asserted that India will not compromise on national security under any circumstances.

Addressing the NDTV Defence Conclave, Singh said India does not seek conflict or the territory of any other country, but there is a difference between peace and cowardice.

"India believes in peace. India never wants war. India never wants to capture the land of any foreign country in the world. India doesn't even want to threaten anyone. But there is a difference between peace and cowardice...