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NCTC should be Centre, States joint effort to curb terrorism: PM | Asserting that terrorism
is today one of the most potent threats to India's national security, Prime Minister
Dr. Manmohan Singh on Saturday said that the NCTC should be a "vehicle of our
combined efforts to reach the shared goal of curbing terrorism and eradicating
militancy". Addressing chief ministers at the National Counter Terrorism Centre
(NCTC) meet here, Chidambaram said: I would like to reiterate what I have said
before. It is not our Government's intention in any way to affect the distribution
of powers between the States and the Union that our Constitution provides. The
establishment of the NCTC is not a State versus Centre issue." "The primary purpose
behind setting up the NCTC is to coordinate counter-terrorism efforts throughout
this vast country, as the Intelligence Bureau has been doing so far. The NCTC
should be a vehicle of our combined efforts to reach the shared goal of curbing
terrorism and eradicating militancy," he added. Dr. Singh further said that there
can be no disagreement on putting in place an effective counter terrorism regime
with efficient mechanisms and response systems both at the national level and
at the State level. " Neither the states nor the Centre can fulfill this task
alone. The closest cooperation and coordination is therefore necessary to meet
the threats that emanate from within and outside our borders," he added. Dr. Singh
further said: "Since 26/11, we have diligently strengthened our counter terrorism
capabilities both in the States and at the Centre. "I believe that today the State
and Central Police and intelligence agencies are working in harmony and in close
coordination. These efforts have resulted in several noteworthy successes," he
added Reiterating that the Central Government remains committed to working with
the State Governments and providing them all possible help in combating terrorism,
Dr, Singh said: "We have been providing financial assistance to the States and
helping them train State police and intelligence agencies. We are also implementing
schemes on border management and on coastal security, and the scheme for modernization
of state police forces. Our government will continue and strengthen these efforts."
Urging State governments to be with the Centre on NCTC, Dr. Singh said: "For the
NCTC to function smoothly and effectively, it is very important that we have a
fairly broad consensus on its powers and its functions." "We would like the State
governments to be with us in this important initiative, which we believe would
strengthen our counter-terrorism efforts. We remain open to the suggestions of
Chief Ministers. We would like to benefit from their vast knowledge, wisdom and
experience,' he added.
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