Defense Minister Rajnath Singh discussed Operation Sindoor for the first time on Sunday. He praised this operation of the Indian Army, saying that the Indian armed forces have given a decisive blow to anti -India elements within Pakistan.
Rajnath Singh inaugurated the BrahMos Aerospace Integration and Testing Facility in Lucknow. Speaking on the occasion, Singh described Operation Sindoor as a proof of India’s political will, military power and a policy of zero-assessment towards terrorism.
Rajnath Singh said, “Today India is one of the most powerful countries in the world. We are constantly increasing their strength. People who were against India and the terrorist organizations that attacked our country and destroyed many families, Indian armed forces have put them in the dock of justice through Operation Sindoor. The whole country is not saluting the bravery of the Indian Army today, but it is not a military action. It is a symbol of political, social and military will. This operation is a demonstration of India’s determination and military power against terrorism. “
He said, “The Indian Army had launched operation vermilion with the aim of destroying the terrorist structure in Pakistan. We never targeted their common citizens. But Pakistan not only targeted Indian civilian areas, but it also tried to attack temples and gurdwaras. In response, in response, the Indian Army introduced courage and restraint and attacked various places in Pakistan.”
The Defense Minister said, “We did not keep limited to military posts near our action border, the echo of India’s military action was heard to Rawalpindi, where the Pakistani Army headquarters is located. The whole world saw what happens to those who tried terrorist attacks in India, after the Uri attack, our army carried out a surgical strike inside Pakistan. After Pulwama, the world was hit by the world after the Uri attack. Made several attacks inside Pakistan. “
He further said that while adopting a policy of zero tolerance against terrorism, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has made it clear that this is a “new India”, which will take effective action against terrorism both within and across the border.
India started Operation Sindoor on 7 May in response to a fierce terrorist attack in Pahalgam on 22 April, killing 26 people. India attacked nine terrorist bases in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir. Pakistan tried to further increase its antics by using cannons and drones without provoking.
