Op Sindoor not over yet, it’s just a pause: Rajnath Singh

Operation Sindoor sent a powerful message to terrorists and their patrons that a ‘new India’ is assertive, resolute and will no longer be a victim of terrorism, but will respond with strength and strategy, said Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said interacting with soldiers at the Army’s Northern Command headquarters in Udhampur.

“I want to tell to my neighboring country that Operation Sindoor is not over yet. This is just a pause,” he stated. The Minister reached the military station today and is there to take part in the Yoga Day celebrations tomorrow.

Rajnath commended the precision, coordination and courage of the armed forces and intelligence agencies in destroying terrorist infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan Occupied Kashmir, asserting that India’s change in policy towards terrorism is a result of this unmatched valour and dedication.

He said Operation Sindoor as not just a military action, but a warning to the terrorists across the border and those who support them that India will no longer tolerate terrorism and give a befitting reply if its unity and integrity is harmed.

At a dinner for troops, Rajnath urged the personnel to keep focusing on physical and mental well-being, underlining the importance of strength and wellness in a soldier’s life. “If you are strong, our borders will be strong. When the borders are strong, India will be strong,” he said.

A cultural programme comprising khukri dance, bhangra, kalari pattu and jhanz patak was also organised as part of the event. Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi and the Northern Army commander Lt Gen Pratik Sharma were also present.