Army Moves Towards Delhi, Coups Rumors, PM Clarifies

Defence Minister Antony described as "absolutely baseless" fears of coup by the armed forces and expressed confidence that they will not do anything to undermine democracy.

"Absolutely baseless. Army has already explained this. It is usual, natural activities. Nothing unusual. We are absolutely confident of the patriotism of the armed forces. Don't question their patriotism. They will not do anything to undermine Indian democracy," he told a press conference in Visakhapatnam after commissioning 'INS Chakra', a nuclear power submarine.

“The points raised in the report have already been clarified by the Army...such exercises are conducted by the Army from time to time,” Defence Ministry spokesperson Sitanshu Kar said in a statement.

He also dubbed the report as “baseless and incorrect”.

(Agencies)