Rajnath Singh On Lok Sabha
During the Lok Sabha session on Monday, Union Minister Kiren Rijiju addressed the House and urged Opposition leaders not to disrupt the special discussion on Operation Sindoor. He stated, “We are here for a discussion. The government has not backed out of any notices accepted by the Speaker under the rules. As decided earlier, today’s debate on Operation Sindoor has been allotted 16 hours. After that, any issue accepted under procedure can be taken up. I request everyone not to disturb this debate. Every issue is important—I have already said this.”
As the Monsoon Session resumed, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla formally introduced the discussion on Operation Sindoor, India’s military retaliation to the deadly Pahalgam terror attack that claimed 26 lives, including that of a Nepali civilian.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh opened the debate and hailed the success of Operation Sindoor. Recalling the Pahalgam terror attack, he said, “We had several options, but we chose the one that inflicted maximum damage on terrorists while ensuring no harm to Pakistani civilians.”
Nine Terror Camps Targeted
Singh revealed that the Indian Armed Forces targeted nine major terror camps across Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. Over 100 terrorists and their handlers were eliminated. The nine camps destroyed were:
Markaz Subhan Allah, Bahawalpur
Markaz Taiba, Muridke
Mehmoona Joya, Sialkot
Sarjal Camp, Sialkot
Sawai Nala Camp, Muzaffarabad
Syedna Bilal Camp, Muzaffarabad
Gulpur Camp, Kotli
Abbas Camp, Kotli
Barnala Camp, Bhimber
The Defence Minister said, “Within 22 minutes, the entire operation was completed. Our forces avenged the blood of our mothers and sisters. I want the entire House to applaud this success.”
Calling the operation a symbol of national pride, Singh said, “This red sindoor tells a story of courage. It is a sign of bravery on the forehead of Bharat.” He added that the forces had gathered and shared solid proof through press releases and media briefings.
Singh stated that on May 7 at 1:45 AM—just after the airstrikes—India’s Director General of Military Operations (DGMO) contacted Pakistan’s DGMO via hotline. “We explained the rationale and methodology behind targeting 13 terror infrastructures. The strikes were not escalatory,” he said.
Despite India’s clear communication, Singh said Pakistan escalated the situation by launching an attack on India. “We neutralized several missiles and defended ourselves entirely in self-defence. Our security was fully intact. Pakistan failed to hit any of our targets or cause any damage to our military assets,” he said.
Rajnath Singh elaborated on the full military preparedness of India. “While our air defence blocked Pakistan in the skies, the Army dominated the ground. Our Navy also strengthened its deployment, sending a clear message that India was ready to counter Pakistan across land and sea.”
Addressing the Opposition’s speculation, Singh clarified, “India did not halt Operation Sindoor due to any foreign pressure. We had already achieved our pre-defined political and military objectives. The aim was never to cross borders or capture territory—it was to destroy terror camps nurtured by Pakistan. This operation was a tribute to the innocent lives lost.”
He said that on May 10, following airstrikes by the Indian Air Force on multiple Pakistani airfields, Pakistan accepted defeat and requested a ceasefire via DGMO communication. “This operation has only been paused, not ended. If Pakistan attempts any misadventure again, Operation Sindoor will resume,” Singh warned.
Singh took a sharp dig at the Opposition: “They ask how many of our aircraft were hit, but never once ask how many enemy jets we shot down. The real questions should be—Did India destroy terror camps? Yes. Was Operation Sindoor successful? Yes. Were any of our soldiers harmed? No.”
Rajnath Singh also recalled when Pakistan threatened to attack with atom bomb. “I’ve been in politics for almost four decades. Be it my party or the Opposition, I’ve never seen such irresponsible politics. That’s why today, I feel the need to help the Opposition frame the right questions.”
Swastika Sruti is a Senior Sub Editor at NewsX Digital with 5 years of experience shaping stories that matter. She loves tracking politics- national and global trends, and never misses a chance to dig deeper into policies and developments. Passionate about what’s happening around us, she brings sharp insight and clarity to every piece she works on. When not curating news, she’s busy exploring what’s next in the world of public interest. You can reach her at [swastika.newsx@gmail.com]
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