Operation Sindoor: Rajnath Singh reveals in Parliament why India paused action against terror infra in Pakistan
Defending Operation Sindoor, the defence minister said, 'Saying that this operation was paused under any pressure is baseless and absolutely wrong... In my political life, I have always tried not to speak lies ever...'
Rajnath Singh further said that Pakistan admitted defeat and offered to cease hostilities after India launched its Operation Sindoor on May 10, under which the Indian Air Force had struck hard at multiple airfields in Pakistan.
Pakistan's offer of ceasing hostilities 'was accepted with the caveat that this Operation has only been paused. If any misadventure occurs from Pakistan's side in the future, this Operation will be resumed,' the defence minister told the Parliament.
Taking pride in India's defence system, Singh said that all of Pakistan's attacks were thwarted because of India's impregnable security arrangements. 'I am proud to say that our Air Defence system, Counter-Drone system, and electronic equipment completely foiled this attack by Pakistan. Pakistan could not hit any of our targets, and none of our important assets were damaged. Our security arrangements were impregnable, and every attack was thwarted,' he said.
Describing the operation as a symbol of India's strength, Singh further said that it demonstrated that India will not remain silent if anyone harmed its citizens.
"We once spoke language of 'Lahore bus journey', but Pakistan did not understand that; we now respond with 'Balakot strike'… India first extends hand of friendship, but it also knows how to twist the wrist if any country betrays it,' he added.
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