Defense Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday gave a strong message to Pakistan, saying that if it makes any audacity, India’s reaction will be very strong, unprecedented and decisive. Referring to the capability of the Indian Army, he said that during ‘Operation Sindoor’, India had forced Pakistan to surrender in just 22 minutes, which he described as the biggest operation against terrorism till date.
What did the Defense Minister say in the Sainik Honor Conference?
Speaking at the Sainik Samman Sammelan held in Kerala, the Defense Minister said that under the leadership of Narendra Modi, India has adopted a policy of ‘zero tolerance’ towards terrorism. He said that in the last few years, the country’s security system has become stronger than ever and India has taken effective steps against terrorism both within and outside the borders.
He said that after the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) government came to power, concrete and decisive action has been taken against terrorism. Giving examples of surgical strike after ‘Uri attack’, air strike after ‘Pulwama attack’ and ‘Operation Sindoor’ conducted after the recent ‘Pahalgam’ incident, he said that India has given a befitting reply to terrorism every time.
Criticizing the United Progressive Alliance (UPA) government from 2004 to 2014, the Defense Minister said that at that time terrorist incidents were frequent in the country, but there was a lack of concrete action. He alleged that effective steps were not taken against Pakistan and terrorism during that period. On the contrary, he said that in the last 12 years the Modi government has given top priority to national security.
Mention of energy crisis in the address
In his address, Rajnath Singh also mentioned the ongoing tension in West Asia and possible energy crisis. He assured that India is fully prepared to deal with any situation and there is no shortage of fuel and gas in the country. He said that the Indian Navy is ensuring the security of Indian ships in the Strait of Hormuz, which is a very important route for global oil supplies.
He also said that the Indian government is continuously monitoring the situation and Narendra Modi has made effective diplomatic efforts to protect India’s interests in the Gulf countries. Making an indirect comment on the opposition, he said that there is no need to spread fear or panic among the people.
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