Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday said that Operation Sindoor targeted terrorists for their actions rather than their religion, while leaving civilian and military establishments unharmed.
Addressing the Indian community in Morocco, the Defence Minister emphasized India’s secular nature, which does not discriminate against people from different communities.
“Ab Bharat ki vishesha dekho, atankwadio ne deshvashiyo ka dharm puch kar maara, magar hum logo ne kisi ka dharm dekh kar nahi, unka karm dekh kar maara hai. (The terrorists came here and killed our citizens after asking their religion, but we did not see someone’s religion; we acted based on their actions),” Singh said during his interaction in Rabat.
Talking about India’s strong secular foundation, the minister added, “We have no problem with people following any religion. This is freedom—whoever wants to believe in whichever religion they choose, they can. Regardless of religion or community, we do not discriminate. This is India’s character.”
Singh further highlighted that India only targeted the people and organizations responsible for the attack, without targeting any civilian or military establishment.
“We killed only those who killed our people. We didn’t attack any civilian or military establishment. Only India can have this character. Had we wanted, we could have attacked any military or civilian establishment, but we didn’t. We should uphold this character of India,” he told the Indian community in Morocco.
Rajnath Singh arrived in Morocco on Sunday for a two-day official visit, marking the first-ever trip by an Indian Defence Minister to the country. He landed at Casablanca Mohammed V International Airport, where he was received by the Head Wali of the Military Command of Casablanca and Indian Ambassador Sanjay Rana.
Members of the Indian community, including the President of the Indian Association, also turned out in large numbers to extend a warm welcome to the minister.
ANI