Tuesday, August 15 2006 10:56 Hrs (IST) - World Time -

New Delhi: Warning that the constant threat of low intensity proxy war and terrorism has become a disturbing feature of national life and a new face of war, President A P J Abdual Kalam yesterday (Aug 14, 2006) advocated a 'national approach' to eradicate terrorism in all forms and to provide citizens security.

Addressing the nation on the eve of 60th Independence Day, he, however, skipped any reference to the controversial issue of Office of Profit, a legislation on which is pending before him for assent.

Describing the issue of terrorism as one of national concern, the 75-year-old President said, "We should transcend individual differences of opinion and address it with a sense of unity. This is the need of the hour."

He referred to the recent Mumbai blasts and said the phenomenon of mindless violence was 'continuously increasing.'

Seeking intense cooperation among political, scientific, administrative and industrial communities, he said the time has come for them to comprehensively take stock of the entire situation in all sectors of security.

Commending a three-phased approach to comprehensive security, the President suggested to the Government and to both Houses of Parliament to formulate a Citizens Security Bill with a national campaign for eradication of terrorism, formulate an Energy Independence Bill and adopt a resolution that India will be transformed into a safe, prosperous, happy and socio-economically developed nation before 2020.