Chitrakoot (UP): In an obvious reference to the Iraq crisis, Prime Minister Atal Behari Vajpayee on March 28 strongly disapproved of war as a means to establish one's domination over others.

"War creates destruction but solves no problem," he said after offering prayers at the historic Kamatgiri temple.

Vajpayee, who is in Chitrakoot on a two-day visit to the pilgrim city associated with Lord Ram's 'vanvas' (exile in forest), called upon countrymen to promote the ideals of peace, brotherhood and co-operation as "propounded" by Lord Ram.

"It is the 'grih kalah' (conflict within the family), which brought the kingdom of Dashrath into trouble, sent Ram into exile and culminated in the war in Lanka," he said.

The Prime Minister noted that resisting injustice and aggression was understandable, but use of arms to establish domination was wrong. "Weapons can kill life, but they cannot create life," he added.

Vajpayee assured the people of the temple town that the Centre would provide assistance to develop Chitrakoot as an ideal pilgrimage centre.

The Prime Minister also saw various rural development projects being implemented by the Deendayal Research Institute, founded by Nanaji Deshmukh, eminent social worker and Rajya Sabha member.

PTI