Lucknow, April 12 -- National security, an indispensable pillar of India's journey towards Viksit Bharat, is a collective duty of every citizen, and not the sole responsibility of the defence forces, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh at an event here, noting that while soldiers remain the first line of defence, the strength of national security is equally determined through unity, discipline and awareness among the people.

Underlining that no individual can afford to remain passive in the face of evolving challenges and prevailing global uncertainties, he urged people to act responsibly and with a deep sense of commitment. "Safeguarding national interests requires coordinated efforts across all sections of society. The citizens must contrib...