Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said that India can never backstab others, and has always given the message of 'Vausdhaiva Kutumbakam' to the whole world. Addressing the Indian diaspora in Washington, Rajnath Singh said, "I would like to tell Indian members working here to work with full honesty. You should be dedicated to India, but since you are working here, your dedication to America should also not be questioned. Only then the perceptions of Indians will be good."

"Deceit is not in our character. We can be cheated, but we can never cheat others. This is the message that should go to the world," he added. The Defence Minister further said that India has given to the world the message of 'Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam', and considers everyone in this world across all castes and religions as one family.