NEW DELHI: India’s frontrunner for prime minister Narendra Modi has pledged to speed up corruption-hit defense procurement if he co mes to power to ensure the country’s military is better prepared for battle.

As the nation’s general election enters its final stretch, Modi said timely, cost-effective and corruption-free purchase of defense weapons and other equipment was critical for the military.

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