New Delhi-India witnessed high drama in Parliament as Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, in a powerful statement on Monday, hailed the success of Operation Sindoor—a meticulously coordinated military strike that dismantled major terrorist networks within just 22 minutes. Addressing the House with emotion and resolve, Singh said, “Our forces entered enemy dens to avenge the Sindoor of our mothers and sisters. This is not just an operation, it is a saga of national bravery.”
The Defence Minister revealed that the operation resulted in the elimination of over 100 terrorists, trainers, and handlers, many of whom were allegedly backed by Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI). He stated clearly that India neither bowed to international pressure nor paused its offensive until every target was neutralised. The operation, he added, was an act of self-defense aimed at breaking the backbone of long-entrenched terror infrastructure, not a bid to seize land or escalate conflict.
Singh stressed that Operation Sindoor was a showcase of tri-service synergy. While the Indian Air Force struck critical terrorist hideouts in Muridke and Bahawalpur, the Indian Navy reinforced its presence in the North Arabian Sea. This synchronized show of force underscored India’s readiness to respond decisively across multiple domains.
In the midst of this significant national security announcement, Parliament remained divided. The discussion on Operation Sindoor faced repeated interruptions due to opposition demands for a debate on Bihar’s Special Intensive Revision (SIR) voter verification exercise. The House was adjourned three times before the operation was formally discussed at 2:05 p.m. Even as the Defence Minister delivered his remarks, opposition benches continued to press for assurances on electoral transparency.
Despite the friction, Singh maintained that the mission was not an act of aggression but a necessary strike to prevent future harm. “Pakistan launched electronic warfare and targeted our airports, but every move was countered. We remained vigilant and unshaken,” he said.
The Operation Sindoor debate is set to continue for 16 hours in both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha, with key figures such as Home Minister Amit Shah, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, and Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi expected to speak. Speculation is rife that Prime Minister Narendra Modi may also weigh in before the session concludes, underlining the operation’s gravity and its place in India’s evolving national security narrative.
