Shri Rajnath Singh has paid humble tributes to the Indian Defence Forces
whose unmatched valour & indomitable spirit marked Operation Sindoor as a golden
chapter in India”s military history. Addressing an event “Shaurya”organised in New Delhi
today in the run-up to the first anniversary of Operation Sindoor, he stated that the
operation underscored Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi-led Government‟s unwavering
resolve to eliminate terrorism through decisive action.
Rajnath Singh commended the valour, dedication and patriotism of the soldiers, and stated
that their ethos of Nation First & Service Before Self have defined India’s military traditions
from ancient times to contemporary operations such as Op Sindoor.
He added that the valour of the Defence Forces extends beyond the battlefield as they provide humanitarian
assistance as first responders during natural disasters within the country & abroad.
“Our soldiers use weapons to protect their people, and deliver food & medicines to those in need
during the times of crises. This is the defining characteristic of our Defence Forces,” he
said.
The event was a unique confluence of art and valour with top defence officials, hundreds of
personnel and noted artists in attendance.Singh highlighted that valour and art are often viewed as opposites, but they, in fact, complement each other.He described them as powerful expressions emanating from human emotions.
He underlined that the marching songs by military bands unify soldiers, with
music transforming individual identity into collective strength.This sentiment is deeply embedded in the ethos of the Defence Forces, he said.
Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan, Chief of the Air Staff Air Chief Marshal AP
Singh, Delhi Chief Minister Smt Rekha Gupta, Defence Secretary Shri Rajesh Kumar Singh
and Vice Chief of the Army Staff Lieutenant General Dhiraj Seth graced the event.
