Rajnath Singh Lauds Operation Sindoor For Striking A Blow To Terrorism

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has commended the success of Operation Sindoor, stating that the Indian armed forces have dealt a significant blow to anti-India elements within Pakistan.

Singh, while virtually inaugurating the BrahMos Aerospace Integration and Testing Facility in Lucknow on Sunday, hailed the operation as a powerful display of India’s political will, military strength, and its unwavering zero-tolerance approach to terrorism.

“Today, India is one of the most powerful nations in the world. We are constantly increasing our strength. Those who were against India and the terrorist organisations that attacked our country and devastated many families, the Indian armed forces have brought them to justice through Operation Sindoor. The entire nation is today saluting the bravery of the Indian forces,” Rajnath Singh stated.

The Defence Minister further emphasised that Operation Sindoor was not merely a military action but a symbol of India’s firm resolve against terrorism.

He further asserted, “Operation Sindoor is not just a military action, but a symbol of India’s political, social, and military willpower. This operation is a demonstration of India’s firm resolve and military strength against terrorism.”

Rajnath Singh pointed out that the operation proved that when India takes action against terrorism, no territory, even across the border, will offer refuge to terrorists or their supporters.

“The Indian forces launched Operation Sindoor with the objective of destroying the terrorist infrastructure present in Pakistan. We never targeted their ordinary citizens. But Pakistan not only targeted Indian civilian areas, it also attempted attacks on Temples and Gurudwaras. In response, the Indian forces displayed courage and restraint, and struck at various other locations in Pakistan, giving a fitting reply,” he further added.

Operation’s Reach Beyond Military Posts

The Defence Minister noted that the operation went beyond military posts near the border, with India’s actions resonating as far as Rawalpindi, the headquarters of the Pakistani Army.

“We did not limit our actions to military posts near the border; the echo of India’s military action was heard as far as Rawalpindi, where the headquarters of the Pakistani Army is located. The whole world saw what happens to those who attempt terrorist attacks in India. After the Uri attack, our forces carried out a surgical strike inside Pakistan. After Pulwama, there was an airstrike on Balakot, and now, after the Pahalgam incident, the world has witnessed India conducting multiple strikes inside Pakistan,” he further noted.

Singh reiterated the government’s commitment to a zero-tolerance policy towards terrorism, highlighting Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision for a ‘New India’ that will take decisive action against terrorism both domestically and across borders.

Operation Sindoor was launched on 7 May in response to the terror attack in Pahalgam on 22 April, which claimed 26 lives.

In retaliation, India struck nine terrorist sites in Pakistan and Pakistan-Occupied Jammu and Kashmir. Pakistan responded with a series of escalations, including artillery shelling and drone attacks.

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