New Delhi, Apr 30 (JKNS): Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday said that Operation Sindoor marks a decisive shift in India’s counter-terror approach, moving away from the earlier practice of issuing diplomatic responses to terror attacks towards firm and calibrated military action under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
“Operation Sindoor conveyed an unequivocal global message that India is no longer bound by the old mindset of merely issuing diplomatic statements when terror attacks are perpetrated on its soil, and that Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi-led Government has moved beyond mere intent and rhetoric by demonstrating its unwavering commitment through decisive action,” said Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh as per news agency JKNS, as he addressed a National Security Summit in New Delhi on April 30, 2026.
He asserted that the Government has maintained a firm stance that any act of terrorism, under any circumstances, will not be tolerated. He described the surgical strikes, air strikes, and Operation Sindoor as a manifestation of the Government’s resolute stance against the menace.
“Terrorism emanates from a distorted and perverse mindset. It casts a dark stain on humanity. The battle against terrorism is not merely a matter of national security; it is, fundamentally, a battle to safeguard the core values of humanity. It is a fight against a barbaric ideology that stands in direct opposition to every human value. We have articulated this Indian perspective, both within the country and abroad,” said Shri Rajnath Singh.
Raksha Mantri added that as long as terrorism exists, it will continue to challenge collective peace, development, and prosperity. “Attempts are made to justify terrorism by giving it a religious colour or linking it to a violent ideology such as Naxalism. This is extremely dangerous and, in a way, provides cover fire to terrorists so they can slowly advance toward their goal. Terrorism is not just an anti-national act; it has multiple dimensions – operational, ideological, and political. It can only be dealt with if we tackle all these dimensions,” he said.
On Pakistan’s continuous support to terrorism, Shri Rajnath Singh said: “Both, India and Pakistan attained independence at the same time. However, today India is recognised globally for IT i.e., ‘Information Technology’, while Pakistan is regarded as the epicenter of a different IT i.e., ‘International Terrorism’”.
