‘We fully believe Pakistan should mend its ways, because it would not be beneficial to Pakistan to increase tension with India,’ Javadekar said at a press conference here.
‘They (Pakistan) are holding talks with terrorists, then with us... This will not work... Talks on border is already being continued in flag meetings...,’ he said, reiterating prime minister Narendra Modi’s views.
‘We are always worried about Pakistan, what is happening in Pakistan. Former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee used to say a phrase: you can choose a friend, not a neighbour...Pakistan is our neighbour,’ Javadekar said.
‘We want stability and prosperity in Pakistan because that is how we both (India-Pak) can progress together,’ he said.
‘But unfortunately, the fragility which we are experiencing in Pakistan has made the situation a little difficult. We will try our best for good relations,’ he said.
‘What Pakistan is doing for the last 15 days reflects its domestic situation...,’ he said.
On a question related to e-waste and its proper disposal, Javadekar, who also holds the environment portfolio, said his ministry was considering a new policy for quick and easy disposal of e-waste, including old computers and gadgets.
Companies selling computer and other gadgets should also introduce buy-back scheme to procure old products from customers. Scientific disposal of e-waste would also be devised, and new rules would be framed soon, he added.
On alleged corruption in the film censor board after its CEO Rakesh Kumar was arrested by CBI on bribery charges, the minister said the board would be reconstituted soon in which experienced art and film personalities would be included, besides a media vigilance.
Hailing achievements of the Modi government in its first 100 days, he said hoarding of wheat and rice has been contained by releasing 100 lakh tonnes of foodgrains in the open market, and movement of prices of essential commodities was being monitored constantly by concerned union ministers and observed by the prime minister.
On petrol price reduction twice in recent times, the minister said he would ask his fellow minister in petroleum ministry to effect prices in round figures to maintain market.