India’s Defence Minister Rajnath Singh as soon as once more advised the world group to forestall investment Pakistan whilst announcing that terrorism can’t be left to die a herbal demise as it is a risk to humanity. Singh additionally stated {that a} everlasting approach to terrorism is the will of the hour and added that Operation Sindoor is without doubt one of the greatest movements towards terror infrastructure in India’s historical past. Singh made the remarks whilst addressing a discussion at the subject ‘National Security & Terrorism’, organised in Dehradun, Uttarakhand on June 10, 2025.
“Funding Pakistan means funding the infrastructure of terrorism. Pakistan is a nursery of terrorism. It should not be nourished,” he added.
He stated that the Narendra Modi govt has reformed the safety equipment of India. “In the final 11 years, Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led Government has remodeled India’s safety equipment via converting the perspective and the way in which of motion in opposition to each factor associated with nationwide safety, and the sector witnessed this shift all the way through Operation Sindoor,” stated Singh.
Branding terrorism as a plague destined to perish, the Defence Minister stressed out that the threat can’t be left to die a herbal demise as its lifestyles will proceed to problem collective peace, building and prosperity. He underscored the pressing want for an everlasting approach to terrorism.
“Terrorists are not fighters with a cause. No religious, ideological or political reason can justify terrorism. No human objective can ever be achieved through bloodshed and violence….Pakistan has always given shelter to terrorists, trained them on its soil and helped them. It always tries to justify this menace. It is important that we eliminate these terrorists and their entire infrastructure,” stated Singh.
Raksha Mantri described Operation Sindoor as the largest motion taken towards terrorism in Indian historical past, which used to be performed in keeping with the cowardly terror assault on blameless folks in Pahalgam, J&Okay. He stated the Pahalgam incident used to be an assault at the social cohesion of the rustic, and India took a large & robust motion towards terrorism and its perpetrators via destroying terror bases & comparable infrastructure in Pakistan & PoK.
“Following the abrogation of Article 370, J&K heralded into the era of peace and progress. Our neighbours could not tolerate this and executed the terror attack in Pahalgam. Despite Pakistan’s best efforts, it has not been able to stop development in Kashmir. Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla railway link is a shining example of the Government’s relentless pursuit of progress in J&K. Soon, PoK will join us and say ‘I, too, am Bharat’,” he added.
Rajnath Singh asserted that whilst the Indian Armed Forces have given a befitting respond to terrorists, it’s crucial to forestall terror incidents equivalent to the only in Pahalgam in long term. He emphasized at the wish to be alert now not simply on the degree of governments, but in addition on the public degree. He described terrorism as a distorted ethical reasoning, the largest curse on humanity, a significant risk to non violent co-existence & democracy, and a drawback within the trail of growth. The struggle towards terrorism isn’t just a query of safety, this is a combat to give protection to the elemental values of humanity, he added.
Rajnath Singh additionally expressed surprise on the contemporary choice via the United Nations Security Council to call Pakistan because the Vice-Chair of the Counter-Terrorism Panel, particularly when the panel used to be shaped after the 9/11 terror assaults. “Pakistan had sheltered the mastermind of the 9/11 attacks. Its land has been used as a refuge for global terrorist organisations. There, terrorists like Hafiz Saeed and Masood Azhar roam around openly, and senior officers of Pakistan Army attend the funerals of terrorists. Now, the same country is expected to lead the global community against terrorism. This raises serious questions on the intentions and policies of the international system,” he stated.
Singh suggested Pakistan to hunt India’s assist whether it is not able to do so towards terrorism on its soil. He mentioned that the Indian Armed Forces are able to taking efficient motion towards terrorism on all sides of the border, which used to be witnessed via Pakistan itself all the way through Operation Sindoor. Calling Pakistan cussed, he termed it important for the entire global to position strategic, diplomatic and financial force on Islamabad to take care of terrorism emanating from its soil.
Rajnath Singh highlighted the rising use of data war within the 21st century, urging folks to change into social infantrymen via figuring out lies, preventing rumours, and spreading consciousness in society. “While data and information are the biggest power, it is also the biggest challenge. During Operation Sindoor, Pakistan conspired to break the morale of our soldiers and citizens through fake videos, manipulated news and posts. Even though military actions have been stopped, information warfare is still going on. If people share false news without thinking, they unknowingly become a weapon of the enemy. It is time that all citizens become social soldiers. The Government is working on cyber security at its level, but every citizen needs to be a ‘first responder’,” he stated.