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The Print
18-05-2025
- Politics
- The Print
Delhi ministers lead march commending armed forces for Op Sindoor success
The march from Dabri Police Station to the Kadimi Market in west Delhi saw an overwhelming participation from locals, social organisations, religious groups, market associations, and resident welfare associations as they waved the tricolour and raised patriotic slogans. While Sood led the march in his Janakpuri constituency in West Delhi, Mishra was present in the march organised in northeast Delhi. New Delhi, May 18 (PTI) Delhi ministers Ashish Sood and Kapil Mishra led the 'Tiranga Yatra' in different parts of the national capital on Sunday in a show of support to the Indian armed forces for successfully conducting Operation Sindoor. The 'Shaurya Samman Yatra' was organised under the banner of 'Citizens for National Security. Addressing the gathering after the march, Sood said 'Operation Sindoor' is a symbol of India's pride and sovereignty. He lauded the precision and synergy with which Indian forces targeted terrorist infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan Occupied Kashmir. 'The mission's success reflects the strong political will under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the unparalleled courage of our armed forces,' he said. The Delhi minister emphasised that the march aimed at instilling a deeper sense of patriotism, discipline, and respect for the armed forces among citizens, especially the youth. 'Operation Sindoor is a reminder of our Army's unmatched commitment to national security. This march is a humble tribute to their service,' he said. 'Our soldiers' courage and sacrifice are a source of inspiration for every citizen. Their continued vigilance and resolute response to threats make every Indian proud,' he added. In northeast Delhi, a Tiranga Yatra was organised from Khajuri Chowk to Signature Bridge. The event resonated with chants of 'Bharat Mata ki Jai' and 'Vande Mataram.' Minister of Art, Culture, and Tourism Kapil Mishra, said, 'This rally is a collective tribute to the unparalleled courage, valor, and bravery of our soldiers who have sacrificed everything for the nation's security. Operation Sindoor is a living symbol of India's pride, courage, and sovereignty.' The Indian armed forces carried out missile strikes early on May 7 at nine terror targets in Pakistan and Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir (PoK), including the Jaish-e-Mohammad stronghold of Bahawalpur and Lashkar-e-Taiba's Muridke base. The strikes were carried out under Operation Sindoor two weeks after the execution-style killing of 26 civilians in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam. Over 100 terrorists, including high-value targets such as Yusuf Azhar, Abdul Malik Rauf and Mudasir Ahmed, were eliminated during Operation Sindoor, according to the Indian military. PTI SHB SLB NB NB This report is auto-generated from PTI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content.

The Hindu
17-05-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
Tiranga rally taken out in Tirupati to celebrate success of Operation Sindoor
The residents of Tirupati, especially the younger generation comprising school and college students, vowed to stand with the Indian armed forces, who have been protecting the nation at the frontiers. Carrying a huge national flag, a large number of people participated in a Tiranga rally taken out under the aegis of Citizens for National Security from M.R. Palle junction to Annamayya Circle on Friday to celebrate the success of 'Operation Sindoor'. Students, traders, ex-servicemen, industrialists, educationists, people's representatives, community leaders, apart from leaders representing the BJP, the TDP and the Jana Sena took part in the rally. The rally passed through the arterial roads as the participants shouted 'Bharat Mata ki Jai' slogans. Students, dressed in the attire of Bharat Mata and army jawans walked ahead of the rally. BJP spokesperson and TTD board member G. Bhanuprakash Reddy and party district president Samanchi Srinivas lauded the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi in taking the retaliatory action against the terrorists for the brutal killing of innocent tourists at Pahalgam. Senior leaders S. Muni Subramanyam, B. Chandrappa and P. Naveen Kumar Reddy called upon the citizens to strengthen the hands of the union government in such a critical time. Ex-servicemen recalled the tough terrain where the defence forces carried out operations. They reiterated that no reward could match their sacrifice.


Time of India
13-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Delhi honours armed forces with Shaurya Samman Yatra
New Delhi: To honour the bravery and courage of the armed forces, chief minister Rekha Gupta led a Shaurya Samman Yatra organised by Delhi govt from Kartavya Path to the National War objective of this nationwide campaign was to show the achievements of the recently successful Operation Sindoor to every citizen, the CMO said, "If the masterminds of terrorism even dare to raise their eyes toward India, they will be met with a strong and resolute response."She said that the march aims to instil patriotism , discipline and respect for the armed forces among citizens. The event saw participation from Delhi cabinet ministers, MPs, MLAs, and a large number of also condemned Pakistan's policies that promote terrorism and reiterated: "Our armed forces and our govt, under the leadership of PM Modi, will respond with full strength. India is now operating under a clear, decisive, and powerful strategy to eliminate terrorism. "Senior BJP leaders Tarun Chugh, Virendra Sachdeva, Harsh Malhotra and others participated in the Tiranga Yatra, organised by Citizens for National Security. Scouts, NCC cadets, lawyers, doctors, nursing staff, and representatives from hundreds of civil society organisations in Delhi participated. "Those who once questioned the courage of our soldiers and demanded proof are now doubting govt's decisions. They were anti-national then, and they are anti-national now," Sachdeva MP from South Delhi, Ramvir Singh Bidhuri, said the Tiranga Yatra that was historic. He mentioned that a huge crowd had gathered for the said Prime Minister Narendra Modi has rightly spoken for the army on behalf of the whole country, stating that Operation Sindoor is not an ordinary military operation. It is the confluence of India's policy, intention, and decisive ability, he general secretary Tarun Chugh said, "India has changed. This new India desires peace but is ready to go to any extent for the total eradication of terrorism." He stated that under PM Modi's leadership, the country has made it clear that India will not tolerate any form of nuclear threat.