Armed forces demonstrated strength of jointness during Op Sindoor: Prez

President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday said the country's armed forces demonstrated the strength of jointness and strategic foresight during Operation Sindoor, which also resulted in dismantling of terror infrastructure across the Line of Control (LoC).

Addressing the faculty and course members of the 65th National Defence College course, who had called on the President at the Rashtrapati Bhavan here, Murmu emphasised that national interests and objectives form the foundation of India’s security framework, while universal values remain at its core.

“Indian tradition has always viewed humanity as one family. Universal brotherhood and peace have been our articles of faith,” she said, adding that the nation simultaneously prioritises readiness to counter threats to humanity and the nation.

She highlighted structural reforms undertaken to promote jointness, including the creation of the Department of Military Affairs with the Chief of Defence Staff as its secretary, and ongoing efforts to establish integrated theatre commands and integrated battle groups.

“In a changing geopolitical environment, India is transforming its armed forces into a technologically advanced, combat-ready force capable of multi-domain integrated operations,” the President said, underlining the importance of dynamic responses to emerging security challenges.

The President also praised the National Defence College for its international programme, calling it a benchmark learning intervention that fosters better understanding, mutual cooperation, and linkages in national, regional and international security affairs.