LUCKNOW: Making his maiden visit post Operation Sindoor to his parliamentary constituency Lucknow on Tuesday, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh was all praise for the role of the Indian armed forces against the terror networks in Pakistan, saying they targeted the roots of terrorism with the utmost precision of skilled surgeons.
Drawing a parallel with the medical profession, Rajnath said, “Our forces acted with precision just like expert doctors or surgeons. A surgeon uses his instruments precisely to mitigate the disease where it lies, and the Indian forces have done the same — striking at the root of terrorism with unmatched precision.”
He was addressing a gathering at an event on the occasion of the 25th anniversary of KN Memorial Hospital in Lucknow.
Extending the comparison between the work of doctors and soldiers, Rajnath said, “Both undergo rigorous training, operate under intense pressure, and are expected to take swift, critical decisions during emergencies. This similarity was seen during Operation Sindoor, just as the commitment of doctors was witnessed during the Covid-19 pandemic.”
“You (doctors) treat patients, but we in the defence ministry, under the leadership of Prime Minister Modi, treat the disease of terrorism beyond our borders. And the success of Operation Sindoor is proof of that resolve,” he added.
The Defence Minister also recalled that Pakistan's retaliation targeted civilian and military installations but India's forces took “utmost care” in responding to such escalations. “They targeted civilians and even places of worship — temples, gurdwaras and churches. But our forces gave a befitting reply,” Rajnath added.
He applauded Indian soldiers for ensuring that while punishing the perpetrators of terror, innocent lives were not affected.
Addressing the event, UP CM Yogi Adityanath described Pakistan as a “distortion” whose destiny is to “samaapt ho jaana” (perish).
“Pakistan represents that distortion, the fate of which is to perish and rot — whether die at the hands of India or due to the very terrorism it has nurtured and harboured. It is preordained that destiny will play out as written,” said Yogi Adityanath.
The CM said that Operation Sindoor was a symbol of India’s pride, the honour of the Sindoor worn by the women of the nation and a guarantee of safety for the coming generations.
He added that India had taken a bold step to protect its honour, its pride—just as PM Modi had assured the people of the country.