'Op Sindoor Is...': Rajnath Singh's Stern Warning To Pakistan Ahead Of Yoga Day Event In Udhampur
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh visited Udhampur in Jammu & Kashmir to attend "Bada Khana" with Army jawans, accompanied by Chief of Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi. Addressing the troops, Singh praised their dedication, saying they not only guard India's borders but uphold the nation's dignity. He emphasized that India now responds to terrorism in its own language, citing Operation Sindoor as an example. He clarified that the operation is paused, not stopped, sending a strong message to adversaries. Singh also highlighted Udhampur's strategic importance and will participate in the International Yoga Day celebrations on June 21 during his visit.#rajnathsingh #udhampur #jammuandkashmir #indianarmy #badakhana #generaldwivedi #operationsindoor #internationalyogaday #bordersafety #defenceminister #india #terrorism #kashmir #military #jawans #nationalsecurity #army #prideofindia #strategic #yogaday #servicetoindia #armedforcesindia #jaihind #udhamputvisit #toi #toibharat
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