Rajnath Singh Says Operation Sindoor Showed India's Firm Stand Against State-Sponsored Terrorism

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh highlighted India's decades of experience in counter-terrorism while addressing the 13th ASEAN Defence Ministers' Meeting Plus (ADMM-Plus), underlining the country's firm approach towards tackling cross-border security challenges and state-sponsored terrorism.

Speaking at the meeting, Rajnath Singh said India's counter-terrorism expertise was not merely theoretical but had been developed through decades of confronting real security threats. He emphasised that India's strategies against terrorism had been tested and proven through actual operations, demonstrating their effectiveness.

Citing Operation Sindoor, conducted last year, the Defence Minister said India had demonstrated its clear and decisive approach by destroying a significant amount of terrorist infrastructure. He described the operation as a declaration of India's firm position against state-sponsored terrorism.

His remarks underscored India's emphasis on practical counter-terrorism experience and its commitment to addressing cross-border security threats through decisive action.