Operation Sindoor not over, just paused: Rajnath Singh's strong message to Pakistan

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has affirmed India's strong position against terrorism and said that the country will no longer be a victim of terrorism and will respond with strength and strategy in response to acts of terror.

“Operation Sindoor sent a powerful message to terrorists and their patrons that New India is assertive, resolute and will no longer be a victim of terrorism, but respond with strength and strategy,” said Defence Minister Rajnath Singh while interacting with soldiers at Northern Command, Udhampur, Jammu & Kashmir on Friday.

He also commended the precision, coordination and courage of the Armed Forces and intelligence agencies in destroying terrorist infrastructure in Pakistan and PoK, asserting that India’s change in policy towards terrorism is a result of this unmatched valour and dedication.

Singh described Operation Sindoor as not just a military action, but a warning to the terrorists across the border and those who support them that India will no longer tolerate terrorism and give a befitting reply if its unity and integrity is harmed.

“Operation Sindoor is not over yet. This is just a pause. I want to tell this to my neighbouring country,” he added.

Rajnath Singh defined the life of a soldier as one filled with courage and sacrifice, adding that the nation will forever remain indebted to the services rendered by the Armed Forces in the duty of the motherland.

At the Barakhana organised on the eve of International Day of Yoga 2025, he also urged the personnel to keep focusing on physical and mental well-being, underlining the importance of strength and wellness in a soldier’s life.

“If you are strong, our borders will be strong. When the borders are strong, India will be strong,” he said.

A cultural programme comprising Khukri Dance, Bhangra, Kalari Pattu and Jhanz Patak was also organised as part of the event. Chief of the Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi, General Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Northern Command Lt Gen Pratik Sharma and other senior Indian Army officials were also present on the occasion.