Rajnath Singh opens Lok Sabha debate on Operation Sindoor

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh opened the Lok Sabha debate on Operation Sindoor, outlining its objectives, execution, and strategic importance.

He praised the armed forces for their role and emphasized the operation’s success in strengthening national security.

The debate also saw responses from opposition members raising questions and concerns.

New Delhi [India], July 28 (ANI): Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday initiated the long-awaited discussion on Operation Sindoor on the floor of the lower house of Parliament. Labelling the military operation that was launched by the Indian armed forces as "historic", Singh paid tributes to the soldiers who always remain ready to sacrifice their lives for the nation.
"The Parliament is ready to discuss Operation Sindoor.

First of all, I would like to extend my gratitude on behalf of the Parliament towards brave jawans who have sacrificed for the country whenever required," Singh said in his address to Lok Sabha. He emphasised that Operation Sindoor was a "decisive and effective demonstration" of India's policy against terrorism. "On May 6 and 7, the Indian armed forces launched Operation Sindoor, which remains historic.

Operation Sindoor was not merely a military operation but a decisive and effective demonstration of our policy against terrorism. It also reflected commitment to India's sovereignty, its identity, and our responsibility towards the citizens of the country," Rajnath Singh said. The Defence Minister informed the Lok Sabha about the "in-depth study" conducted by the armed forces prior to launching Operation Sindoor.

He said that India chose to inflict maximum damage to terrorists while ensuring that civilians remained unharmed. "Before carrying out Operation Sindoor, our armed forces conducted an in-depth study of every aspect. We had several options. But we chose the one that would inflict maximum damage on the terrorists and their hideouts, while causing no harm to Pakistani civilians.

Soon after the Pahalgam attack, our Armed Forces took action and hit with precision the nine terrorist infra sites in which more than 100 terrorists, their trainers and handlers were targeted," Singh said. "The well coordinated strikes carried out by our Armed Forces hit nine terrorist infrastructure targets with precision. In this military operation, it is estimated that over a hundred terrorists, their trainers, handlers, and associates were killed.

Most of these were linked to terrorist organisations such as Jaish-e-Mohammed, Lashkar-e-Taiba, and Hizbul Mujahideen," he added. "The entire operation was concluded within 22 minutes," Singh said. Prior to Singh's address, Lok Sabha was adjourned thrice till 2 pm amid the ruckus, with Opposition MPs entering the Well of the Lower House. (ANI)