Pak, China have ‘sin’ in their minds: Ahir

India is making all efforts to ensure friendly relations with neighbouring countries, but some countries like Pakistan and China have "sin" in their minds, Union Minister of State for Home Hansraj Ahir said on Monday. "There is sin in the minds of our neighbouring countries... in Pakistan's mind, in China's mind. That is why we have to deploy the armed forces and para-military force on the borders," Ahir told a press conference at the state BJP headquarters here in Panaji.

Ahir is in Goa to lead the Tiranga Janswamvad Yatra in the coastal state ruled by Bharatiya Janata Party-led coalition. Ahir also said that right from the time Narendra Modi became Prime Minister, it was the latter's endeavour to boost relations with neighbouring countries "from Bhutan, to Nepal to Bangladesh to Sri Lanka, he even went to China".

Parrikar recently had termed Pakistan as a hell. "Kal humare jawano ne 5 logon (terrorists) ko wapas bhej dia, Pakistan mein jaana aur nark (hell) mein jaana ek hi hai (Our soldiers had sent back five terrorists yesterday. Going to Pakistan is same as going to hell)," Parrikar had said.

Ahir said the Centre was keeping a watch on the security of Goa, considering the fact that the state has been a well known tourist destination. "We are looking after security of all the states. Goa is a special attraction for the people across the world and also for us.

The Centre is fully responsible about looking after the security of this state," he said responding to a question during the press conference here. "The Union Home ministry will not take any chance as far as security of Goa is concerned," he said.

Speaking about the demand of special status to Goa, Ahir said there are several other states like Telangana, Andhra Pradesh and Bihar which are also raising similar demand.