MANGALURU: Defence minister Rajnath Singh on Monday sent out a strong message to India’s estranged neighbour Pakistan reminding the Imran Khan regime there that it is dealing with a strong, resurgent country. India is now in line with powerful nations, which will not provoke anyone, but at the same time will not spare anyone that dares mess with it, he said. “Hum kisi ko chedenge nahin, par jo hum ko chedega, hum usko chodenge nahin,” he noted.Sending out this warning at well-attended CAA, NRC awareness campaign in this coastal city, Rajnath amidst chants of “Modi, Modi”, reminded Pakistan of this new India’s resolve in carrying out surgical strike on terror launch pads across the international line of control. Noting that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is keen to see a prosperous neighbourhood, he said this has been the effort since he took over office in 2014 for the first time.Noting that one can change their friends, but not neighbours, Rajnath said it was Modi who had directed him to invite heads of all SAARC nations including then Pakistan PM Nawaz Sharif when he took oath of office for the first time. “India has been sincere in its effort for better relationship with all its neighbours including Pakistan since 2014 but is obvious to the world that Pakistan is not following its dharma of a peaceful neighbour,” he noted.Demanding that Pakistan give up support to terrorist group operating on its soil, Rajnath said this brazen support for such groups inimical to Indian interests will not be allowed to function anymore. Noting that this was evident for all to see in Jammu and Kashmir that was once the hotbed of terrorism from across the border, Rajnath said results of government’s commitment to root it out since Article 370 was repealed is there for all to see.