Key Takeaways:
✔ Mission Accomplished: Operation Sindoor halted after armed forces met politico-military goals.
✔ No External Pressure: Rajnath Singh denies claims of ceasefire under international influence.
✔ Warning to Pakistan: Military action will resume if Islamabad engages in “fresh misadventure.”
New Delhi, May 10 – Defence Minister Rajnath Singh delivered a resounding statement in the Lok Sabha on Monday, asserting that Operation Sindoor – India’s decisive military response to the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack – was paused only after achieving its objectives, not due to external pressure.
In a 55-minute address, Singh dismissed opposition allegations that India had bowed to international demands, calling such claims “wrong and unfounded.” He emphasized that “today’s India thinks and acts differently”, willing to go to any lengths to combat terrorism.
A Clear Message to Pakistan
Singh issued a stern warning to Islamabad, stating that any “fresh misadventure” would prompt India to resume military action. He revealed that over 100 terrorists, including trainers and handlers from Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) and Hizbul Mujahideen, were neutralized during the operation.
“Our missiles will cross borders, and our soldiers will break the enemy’s spine if needed,” Singh declared, receiving thunderous applause. He hailed the mission as an “unmatched example” of coordination between the Army, Air Force, and Navy.
Opposition Questions & Government’s Rebuttal
The debate saw heated exchanges, with the NDA praising PM Modi’s leadership and the Opposition questioning the timing of the pause. Some leaders alleged that US President Donald Trump’s mediation influenced the decision – a claim Singh vehemently denied.
Singh criticized the Opposition for “focusing on trivial details” like aircraft losses instead of acknowledging the operation’s success. “Did we destroy terror hideouts? Yes. Did we avenge our martyrs? Absolutely,” he countered.
The Road Ahead: No Talks with Terror
Reiterating India’s zero-tolerance policy, Singh asserted that “terror and talks cannot coexist.” He accused Pakistan of institutionalizing terrorism as state policy, leaving no room for dialogue unless Islamabad abandons its “religious fanaticism and hatred.”
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar added that Operation Sindoor established a “new normal” in counter-terrorism, with global support for India’s stance.
As Parliament echoed with debates, one message stood clear: India’s armed forces remain vigilant, and any provocation will be met with unwavering force.
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