Overview
- Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said Operation Sindoor followed Lord Krishna’s guidance that force should uphold justice, not serve personal vengeance.
- He described the operation as a ‘dharma-yudh karma,’ arguing that true peace endures only when backed by confidence and strength.
- Singh called the April Pahalgam killings a brutal act in which tourists were reportedly targeted after being asked their religion, and said the response sent an unforgettable message.
- He delivered the remarks at the 10th International Gita Conference in Kurukshetra, where Haryana minister Anil Vij and Swami Gyananand Maharaj also spoke at an event organized by Kurukshetra University and the Kurukshetra Development Board.
- On Tuesday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised Operation Sindoor as proof of resolve against terrorism and said India seeks peace without compromising border security.