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Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar delivered a fiery message during his address to Indian Defence Estates Service (IDES) officer trainees, making strong remarks on Operation Sindoor. Without naming Pakistan directly, Dhankhar referred to Bahawalpur and Muridke, known terror hubs, as the sites of targeted actions. He declared that India had 'taught its lesson' and that Operation Sindoor continues with strategic restraint. He emphasized that India remains a land rooted in peace and nonviolence but will never tolerate terrorism. Calling out external narratives, Dhankhar reminded the gathering that no power on earth can dictate India's sovereign decisions. His speech sends a strong message of India's military resolve backed by moral conviction. #jagdeepdhankhar #operationsindoor #jagdeepdhankhar #indiafirst #bahawalpur #muridke #nationalsecurity #indianarmy #indiasovereign #ides #defencespeech #indiandiplomacy #toi #toibharat #bharat #trending #breakingnews #indianews
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