Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has said that Operation Sindoor is not just a military action, but a symbol of India’s political, social and strategic will. Virtually inaugurating the BrahMos Aerospace Integration and Testing Facility in Lucknow this afternoon, Mr Singh said, this operation is also a demonstration of India’s strong will against terrorism and the capability and determination of the military power.
He said, whenever India takes any action against terrorism, even the land across the border will not be safe for the terrorists and their masters. Mr Singh said, Indian forces launched Operation Sindoor with the aim of destroying the terrorist infrastructure in Pakistan and never targeted their civilians. But Pakistan not only targeted civilian areas of India but also tried to attack temples, gurudwaras and churches.
He said, the inauguration of Brahmos integration and testing facility will help in further strengthening India’s defence prowess. He said, the inauguration of this facility is also important because today is National Technology Day. He said, on this day in 1998, under the leadership of Atal Bihari Vajpayee, the scientists showed India’s strength to the world by conducting nuclear tests in Pokhran.
The Minister said, that test was the result of the tireless efforts of the scientists, engineers, defence personnel and many other stakeholders. He said, Brahmos is one of the world’s fastest, supersonic cruise missiles. Mr Singh said, it is not just a weapon, but it is a message in itself. He said, it is a message of the strength of the Indian armed forces, a message of the deterrence towards the enemy and a message of the commitment to safeguarding the borders. The Defence Minister said, today India is one of the most powerful nations in the world.
