Blitz Bureau
NEW DELHI: In a charged address to Parliament on July 28, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh declared the swift and decisive success of Operation Sindoor, stating, “Our soldiers entered the terrorists’ own strongholds and took retribution — for the Sindoor of our mothers and sisters.” According to Singh, the mission targeted key terrorist hubs and achieved complete operational success within just 22 minutes, eliminating over 100 terrorists and handlers. Emphasising the precision and speed of the response, he described the operation as a tribute to the nation’s courage: “This Sindoor ki laali is a story of bravery.”
He underscored that India did not yield to any pressure from Pakistan and maintained its offensive focus until all objectives were neutralised.
The Lok Sabha discussion on Operation Sindoor was delayed multiple times amid vociferous opposition protests over Bihar’s Special Intensive Revision (SIR) voter verification exercise. Proceedings were adjourned thrice before the Operation Sindoor debate commenced at 2.05 p.m.
The House witnessed a dramatic start to the long-awaited debate. Rajnath reiterated, “We killed the terrorists by entering their homes,” adding that over 100 terrorists, trainers, and handlers were neutralised, many of whom had direct support from Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI). He emphasised that the operation was not aimed at territorial gain but at dismantling entrenched terrorist infrastructure. “The objective was not to cross the border or capture land. It was to eliminate those who had been nurtured for years to harm India,” he said.
He also highlighted the tri-service coordination involved, noting that the Navy reinforced its presence in the North Arabian Sea while the Air Force targeted strategic hideouts in Muridke and Bahawalpur.
