'Terrorists Attacked On Soul Of India': Rajnath Hails Op Sindoor, Says 'Sent Message To World'
Rajnath Singh praised Op Sindoor, conducted in response to the Pahalgam terror attack. He emphasized India's strong stance against terrorism under PM Modi's leadership.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday hailed Operation Sindoor, highlighting India's firm stance against terrorism.
Operation Sindoor was carried out by Indian defence forces in response to Pahalgam terror attack that claimed 26 lives on April 22.
Speaking at an event in Madhya Pradesh, the Defence Minister said, 'Terrorists thought after Pahalgam that India will not take any action. But under the leadership of PM Modi we decided that strong action will be taken. I never imagined that terrorists will ask religion and then they will kill. We decided that we will kill them according to their work. Terrorists attacked on soul of India."
'Through Operation Sindoor, we sent a message to the world that we do not provoke anyone, but if someone provokes us, we do not let them go either," he added.
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