Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh visited Srinagar on Thursday and lauded the armed forces for their successful execution of Operation Sindoor. During his visit, Singh raised concerns over Pakistan’s ability to manage nuclear weapons, questioning the safety of such weapons in the hands of a “rogue” nation.
Addressing the armed forces, the defence minister said, “The world knows that our army’s aim is precise, and when they hit the target, they leave the counting to the enemy. How strong is India’s commitment against terrorism today? It can be seen from the fact that we did not even care about their nuclear blackmail. The whole world has witnessed how irresponsibly Pakistan has threatened India. Today, from the land of Srinagar, I want to raise this question: Are nuclear weapons safe in the hands of such an irresponsible and rogue nation? I believe that Pakistan’s nuclear weapons should be placed under the supervision of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).”
“The entire country is proud of what you did during Operation Sindoor under the able leadership and guidance of our Prime Minister Narendra Modi. I may be your Defence Minister, but before that, I am a citizen of India. The people of Jammu and Kashmir have expressed their anger towards Pakistan and terrorism with complete unity. I congratulate the people of Jammu and Kashmir. I have come to feel the energy that has destroyed the enemy. The way you destroyed the Pakistani posts and weavers across the border, the enemy can never forget that”, Singh added.
The Union Minister began his address with the chant of “Bharat Mata ki Jai” and paid tribute to the soldiers who lost their lives while battling terrorism.
“First of all, I would like to bow to the supreme sacrifice of the brave jawans who fought against terrorism. I pay my respects to their memory. I also pay respect to the innocent civilians who were killed in Pahalgam. I salute the valour of the injured soldiers and pray to God for their swift recovery,” Singh said.
Earlier, Singh took stock of the prevailing security situation, evaluated the combat readiness of the IAF, and inspected Pakistani shells that had been dropped in the border areas.
(ANI)