Srinagar, Apr 27: Defence Minister A. K. Antony on Monday visited the forward areas of Jammu and Kashmir under the White Knight Corps, and said that the Army’s vigilance and proactive stance had ensured incident free elections in the state.

During his visit, Antony addressed the troops at the Raina Auditorium in Rajouri, where he lauded the role of the Indian Army in curbing infiltration and reducing the levels of insurgency.

New Delhi, Apr 20: Union Defence Minister A. K. Antony on Monday said that the grim security scenario in Pakistan is not only a cause of worry for the region but also for the international community.

Addressing the top brass of the Army on the first day of the four-day Commanders’ Conference here, Antony said the terror attacks in Mumbai have gravely undermined peace and security in the region.

Trivandrum (Kerala), Apr 3 : Senior Congress leader and Union Minister A. K. Antony on Friday expressed confidence about a Congress victory in the general elections.

Antony, who is on a statewide tour for the Congress-led United Progressive Alliance (UPA), claimed that his party would emerge as single largest party after the elections.

New Delhi, Mar 31 : Union Defence Minister A. K. Antony on Tuesday asked all concerned agencies to plug gaps in coastal security within a definite time frame.

Antony, who chaired a high-level meeting of officials of various ministries and forces, called for speedy implementation of the maritime security plan, approved by the Government recently.

He said utmost vigilance must be maintained all along the coastline so that the `Mumbai like' incidents don't recur.

New Delhi, Mar 24 : Union Defence Minister A. K. Antony on Tuesday directed the Army to deal with the situation arising out the recent terrorist activities in Jammu and Kashmir with `utmost firmness'.

Antony held a detailed review of the security situation, and emphasized that the incidents highlight the nature of threat the country faces from the terrorists.

New Delhi, Mar 23 : Congress leader and Union Defence Minister A. K. Antony on Monday announced that his party and the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) would contest the general elections together in Maharashtra.

In a seat-sharing arrangement, the Congress will contest 26 seats while the NCP will try its luck in 22 parliamentary constituencies.

Antony, who is also the Congress in-charge in the state, said both the parties would also explore the possibility of exchange of seats between them in the state.