On Monday, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh stated that India conducts military action based on actions, not identity. He was speaking at an event organized in Jodhpur. He juxtaposed the inhumane Pahalgam attack of April, wherein terrorists actually asked people their names and religions before killing them, with the restraint and precision exercised by Indian forces in Operation Sindoor.
“Our soldiers never act on caste or religious considerations,” Singh said. “Terrorists are hit only when identified, based on the dastardly act perpetrated.” He emphasized that Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam is etched in the Indian ethos-the entire world is one family.
Speaking at the inaugural ceremony of Adarsh Defence and Sports Academy in Jodhpur, Rajasthan https://t.co/ihVz6MYEGN
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A Todo A Precision Retaliation
Operation Sindoor, as Singh referred to, was marked by surgical strikes carried out by Indian forces into Pakistan and Pakistan occupied Kashmir. “Our forces gave a befitting reply by hitting the exact targets identified; Singh also stated that this operation was not only a retaliation against terrorism but also a message of resolve.
The operation came after the Pahalgam attack in Jammu and Kashmir, in which 26 innocent tourists were killed. Singh noted that the retaliatory strikes targeted the networks and infrastructure behind the terrorist attacks so that accountability could be maintained without collateral damage.
Honoring Soldiers and Their Families
During his visit, Singh inaugurated a defense and sports academy in Jodhpur, and he met with fallen soldiers’ families to honor their valor and sacrifices, saying that the strength of India lies in its armed forces and the spirit of their families.
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He further emphasized that the military capacity of India is not directed against any religion or community, but only against forces that jeopardize peace and human dignity.
Operation Sindoor in Classrooms
The legacy of Operation Sindoor is also being passed on to the next generation. Earlier this month, the NCERT introduced special learning modules for school students of Classes 3 to 12. These modules describe the operation as not merely a military campaign but a vow to safeguard peace and honour the lives lost out of terror violence.
Titled Operation Sindoor: A Saga of Valour for Classes 3–8 and Operation Sindoor: A Mission of Honour and Bravery for Classes 9–12, these publications boast maps, pictures of blasted Pakistani drones and notes on India’s advanced defence system such as the S-400.
By plugging the Operation Sindoor narrative into classrooms, India seeks to impart awareness, patriotism, and a deeper understanding of sacrifices in safeguarding national security.
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